Ecuador Halts Visa-Free Entry for Chinese Nationals

Temporary suspension follows surge in irregular migration and use of Ecuador as a transit point to the U.S.

Ecuador's Foreign Ministry cited a significant increase in Chinese nationals overstaying or using irregular routes.
The visa waiver agreement with China, effective since 2016, has been suspended starting July 1.
Many Chinese migrants have been traveling through Ecuador to reach the U.S.-Mexico border.
Chinese government opposes human smuggling and is working with other nations to tackle illegal immigration.
Ecuador remains committed to preventing human trafficking and ensuring secure immigration control.