Ecuador Strengthens Border Control: 18 Foreigners Denied Entry in 8 Days

Between September 26 and October 3, 2025, Ecuador reinforced migration control operations in Guayaquil, Quito, Manta, and Huaquillas, leading to the inadmissibility of over twenty foreigners from various nationalities. The reasons included lack of economic means, falsified documents, or criminal records, in accordance with Article 134 of the Organic Law of Human Mobility. Thirteen travelers were denied entry in Guayaquil and five in Quito, with additional cases involving forged visas or judicial exit restrictions. Authorities emphasize that these measures are designed to ensure internal security and maintain orderly, lawful entry into the country.Lucas and Clara comment: Ecuador tightens its borders as global movement becomes an ever-narrower filter.📩 Listen to the full episode and more stories on our platforms. 📧 [email protected] | 🌐 www.elcomercio.com