Ecuador
Republic of Ecuador
Member of NAM, OAS.
Population
18.2M
GDP
$115.0B
Capital
Quito
Government
Unitary presidential constit...
Power & politics
Leadership, governance, and democratic trajectory.
Democracy index
5.8 / 10
UN voting record
How Ecuador votes at the UN General Assembly — ideological trajectory, voting partners, topic patterns, and key recent roll calls.
Ideological trajectory
Voting summary
No votes recorded for this period yet.
Bloc alignment
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Top voting partners
Topic-level voting
Source: Erik Voeten, “United Nations General Assembly Voting Data”, Harvard Dataverse (CC0). Aggregated by Model Diplomat. Last refresh tracked in profile freshness.
Foreign policy
Bilateral posture, key relationships, and live diplomatic statements.
Foreign Policy
Ecuador's foreign policy has shifted significantly between left-leaning (Correa era, 2007-2017) and more centrist/right-leaning administrations. Under Correa, Ecuador was closely aligned with ALBA, expelled the US military base at Manta, and championed 'Citizens' Revolution' diplomacy. Subsequent governments have re-engaged with the US and pursued free trade agreements.
Ecuador is a member of OPEC and uses its oil leverage in economic diplomacy. Its constitutional rights for nature and the Yasuni referendum have made it a reference point in global environmental governance debates.
MUN Delegate Guide
As Ecuador, your constitutional rights for nature are your most distinctive diplomatic asset. Use them to lead on environmental governance, biodiversity, and the intersection of indigenous rights and environmental protection.
The Galapagos Islands give you a globally recognised platform on marine conservation and UNESCO World Heritage protection. Coordinate with Andean Community partners (Bolivia, Colombia, Peru) on regional issues.
Ecuador's OPEC membership allows you to engage in energy politics, but balance this with your environmental credentials. The Yasuni referendum -- where citizens voted to keep oil in the ground -- is a powerful example of democratic environmental governance. Use it in climate negotiations.
Be aware that Ecuador's security situation has deteriorated, making narcotics and transnational crime relevant issues for your delegation.
Treaties & memberships
UN multilateral treaty positions and IGO memberships.
International Organizations
Society & economy
Macro-economic snapshot and demographic context.
GDP (nominal)
$115.0B
GDP per capita
$6,320
Currency
United States Dollar (USD)
HDI
0.74
Top trading partners
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