Ecuador
12 May 1983
The Government declared the extension of the state of emergency as from 20 to 25 October 1982 by Executive Decree No. 1252 of 20 October 1982 and derogation from article 12 (1) owing to serious disorders brought about by the suppression of subsidies, and termination of the state of emergency by Executive Decree No. 1274 of 27 October 1982
20 March 1984
Derogation from articles 9 (1) and (2); 12 (1) and (3); 17; 19 (2) and 21 in the provinces of Napo and Esmeraldas by Executive Decree No. 2511 of 16 March 1984 owing to destruction and sabotage in these areas.
29 March 1984
Termination of the state of emergency by Executive Decree No. 2537 of 27 March 1984.
17 March 1986
(Dated 14 March 1986)
Declaration of the State of emergency in the provinces of Pichincha and Manabi due to the acts of subversion and armed uprising by a high-ranking officer no longer on active service, backed by extremist groups; thereby derogations from articles 12, 21 and 22, it being understood that no Ecuadorian may be exiled or deported outside the capitals of the provinces or to a region other than the one in which he lives.
19 March 1986
(Dated 18 March 1986)
End of State of emergency as from 17 March 1986.
29 October 1987
(Dated 28 October 1987)
Declaration of a state of national emergency throughout the national territory, effective as of 28 October 1987. [Derogation from articles 9 (1) and (2); 12 (1) and (2); 19 (2); and 21.]
The notification states that this measure was made necessary as a result of an illegal call for a national strike which would lead to acts of vandalism, offences against persons and property and would disrupt the peace of the State and the proper exercise of the civic rights of Ecuadorians.
30 October 1987
Termination of the state of emergency throughout the national territory as from 0 hour on 29 October 1987.
3 June 1988
(Dated 1 June 1988)
Declaration of a state of national emergency throughout the national territory, effective as of 9 p.m. on 31 May 1988. [Derogation from articles 9 (1) and (2); 12 (1) and (2); 19 (2); and 21.]
The notification states that this measure is the necessary legal response to the 24 hour strike called for by the United Workers Front, which would result in acts of vandalism, violation of the security of persons and attacks on public and private property.
(Dated 2 June 1988)
Termination of the state of emergency throughout the national territory as from 1 June 1988.
14 January 1999
(Dated 12 January 1999) Declaration of a state of emergency in Guayas province, indicating the the measures were prompted by the serious internal disturbance resulting from the massive crime wave in Guayas Province. Subsequently, the Government of Ecuador specified that the provisions from which it has derogated are articles 12 (1) and 17 (1) of the Covenant.
16 March 1999
(Dated 15 March 1999)
Decree No. 681 by the President of the Republic dated 9 March 1999 by which a state of national emergency was declared and the entire territory of the Republic established as a security zone, as from 9 March 1999.
12 April 1999
(Dated 22 March 1999)
Decree No. 717 by the President of the Republic dated 18 March 1999 by which the state of national emergency declared by Decree No. 681 dated 9 March 1999, was lifted as from 18 March 1999.
10 September 1999
(Dated 27 August 1999)
Decree No. 1041 of 5 July 1999 by thePresident of the Republic, establishing a state of emergency in Ecuador in respect of public and private transport system throughout the country during the month of July 1999;
Decree No. 1070 of 13 July 1999 by the President of the Republic (following the revocation of Decree No. 1041 by the National Congress on 13 July 1999), declaring a state of national emergency and establishing the entire territory of the Republic as a secity zone; and
Decree No. 1088 of 17 July 1999 by the President of the Republic, lifting the state of national emergency and rescinding Decree No. 1070. Subsequently, the Government of Ecuador specified that the provisions from which it had derogated were articles 17 (1), 12 (1), 21 and 22 of the Covenant.
28 December 1999
(Dated 9 December 1999)
Establishment of the State of Emergency in the Guayas Province by Decree No. 1557 of 30 November 1999 by the President of the Republic indicating that the measure was taken in response to the serious internal disturbance which produced a massive crime wave that continues to affect that province. The Decree states that “since the state of emergency declared in the Guayas Province in January 1999
(see notification of 14 January 1999) , was ended there has been an increase in criminal activity which as made it clear that extraordinary measures must once again be taken..., it is necessary to attenuate the serious repercussions of the ciminal activity in Guayas Province in order to prevent any change in the normal pattern of civil life...”.
Subsequently, on 28 January 2000, the Government of Ecuador specified that the provisions from which it has derogated are articles 12 (1) and 17 (1) of the Covenant.
1 February 2000
(Dated 6 January 2000)
On 5 January 2000, by Executive Decree, the President declared a state of national emergency establishing the entire territory of the Republic as a security zone. This measure was motivated by the serious internal unrest caused by the economic crisis which Ecuador is experiencing.
The Government of Ecuador specifed that the provisions from which it has derogated are articles 12 (1), 17 (1), 21 and 22 (1).
On 21 February 2001, the Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 16 February 2001, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, transmitting the text of Executive Decree No. 1214 by the President of thec dated 2 February 2001, by which a state of national emergency was declared and the entire territory of the Republic was established as a security zone, as from 2 February 2001. The said Decree stipulates that this measure was adopted to overcome the adverse consequences of the economic crisis affecting Ecuador which has created a situation of serious internal unrest.
The Government of Ecuador specified that the provisions from which it has derogated are articles 12, 17 and 21 of the Covenant.
On 21 February 2001, the Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 16 February 2001, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, transmitting the text of Executive Decree No. 1228 by the President of the Republic dated 9 February 2001, by which the state of national emergency, declared by Decree No. 1214 of 2 February 2001, was lifted as from 9 March 2001.
17 July 2002
Sir,
In accordance with article 4 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, of which is a State Party, and on behalf of the national Government, I am writing to notify you of the declarations of a stateof national emergency this year declared by Dr. Gustavo Noboa Bejarano, President of the Republic, in accordance with the provisions of articles 180 and 181 of the ian Constitution in force, and when they were lifted. The details of these declarations follow:
Executive Decree No. 2404 of 26 February 2002 (Official Register No. 525): A state of emergency is declared in Sucumbios and Orellana provinces. The reason for this measure is the serious situation arising out of problems of the Colombian conflict on the frontiers;
Executive Decree No. 2421 of 4 March 2002: The state of emergency in Sucumbios and Orellana provinces is declared over, and accordingly Executive Decree 2404 of 22 February 2002 is abrogated;
Executive Decree No. 2492 of 22 March 2002: State of emergency in Esmeraldas, Guayas Los Ríos, Manabí and El Oroovinces. The reason for this measure is the severe storm on the ian coast. The state of emergency was lifted on 22 May pursuant to the legal provision embodied in article 182, paragraph 2, of the ian Constitution to the effect that "a decree of a state of emergency shall remain in force for up to a maximum of 60 days";
Executive Decree No. 2625 of 7 May 2002 (Official Register No. 575 of 14 May 2002): State of national emergency in respect of land transport. (This state of emergency has not been lifted but, will last until 7 July, unless the President declares that it is lifted in advance.)
Accept, Sir, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration.
(Signed) Dr. Heinz Moeller Freile
Minister for Foreign Affairs
18 August 2005
On 18 August 2005, the Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant,notifying of the declaration of a state of emergency in Sucumbios and Orellana Provinces, decreed by the President of the Republic on 17 August 2005, in accordance with the provisions of articles 180 and 181 of the Ecuadorian Constitution in force.
The Government of Ecuador specified that this measure was motivated by the serious internal unrest caused by crime waves in the aforementioned provinces. The declaration of emergency was made by means of Executive Decree No. 426 of 17 August 2005. Moreover, the articles of the Covenant which were derogated from were not indicated.
22 August 2005
On 22 August 2005, the Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador notifications made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, notifying of the declaration of a state of emergency in the Canton of Chone, Manabi Province, decreed by the Constitutional President of the Republic on 19 August 2005, in accordance with articles 180 and 181 of the Political Constitution of Ecuador.
The Government of Ecuador specified that this measure was taken in response to serious internal unrest, which has led to a crime wave and to widespread looting in the aforementioned canton. The declaration of emergency was made by means of Executive Decree No. 430 of 19 August 2005. Moreover, the Government of Ecuador specified that during the state of emergency the rights established in article 23, paragraphs 9, 12, 13, 14 and 19, and article 23 of the Political Constitution of the Republic were suspended.
18 April 2006
Declaration of a state of emergency in a number of Ecuadorian provinces, issued on 21 March through Executive Decree No. 1269 which was suspended on 7 April 2006 through Executive Decree No. 1329.
6 June 2016
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 3 June 2016, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the declaration of a state of emergency in the provinces of Esmeraldas, Manabí, Santa Elena, Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Los Ríos and Guayas for a period of 60 days from 17 April 2016 by Executive Decree no. 1001.
(See C.N.455.2016.TREATIES-IV.4 of 11 January 2017 for the text of the notification.)
18 July 2016
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 11 July 2016 (and subsequently a notification dated 5 December 2016), made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the extension of the state of emergency in the provinces of Esmeraldas, Manabí, Santa Elena, Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Los Ríos and Guayas for a period of 30 days from 16 June 2016 by Executive Decree no. 1101.
(See C.N.981.2016.TREATIES-IV.4 of 11 January 2017 for the text of the notification.)
25 July 2016
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 25 July 2016 (and subsequently a notification dated 26 August 2016), made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the declaration of the state of emergency in the provinces of Esmeraldas and Manabí for a period of 60 days from 15 July 2016 by Executive Decree no. 1116.
(See C.N.982.2016.TREATIES-IV.4 of 16 January 2017 for the text of the notification.)
7 December 2016
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 5 December 2016, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the declaration of a state of emergency in the provinces of Esmeraldas and Manabí for a period of 60 days from 14 October 2016 by Executive Decree no. 1215.
(See C.N.983.2016.TREATIES-IV.4 of 16 January 2017 for the text of the notification.)
3 February 2017
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 17 January 2017 and subsequently a notification dated 3 February 2017, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the renewal of the state of emergency in the province of Morona Santiago for a period of thirty days, beginning 12 January 2017, by Executive Decree no. 1294.
(See C.N.63.2017.TREATIES-IV.4 of 2 March 2017 for the text of the notification.)
3 February 2017
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 21 December 2016 and subsequently a notification dated 3 February 2017, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the declaration of a state of emergency in the province of Morona Santiago for a period of thirty days, beginning 14 December 2016, by Executive Decree no. 1276.
(See C.N.988.2016.TREATIES-IV.4 of 2 March 2017 for the text of the notification.)
15 March 2017
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 20 January 2017 and subsequently a notification dated 15 March 2017, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the declaration of a state of emergency in the provinces of Manabí and Esmeraldas for a period of sixty days, beginning 12 January 2017, by Executive Decree no. 1295.
(See C.N.163.2017.TREATIES-IV.4 of 31 March 2017 for the text of the notification.)
1 June 2017
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 19 August 2015 and subsequently a notification dated 1 June 2017, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the declaration of a state of emergency throughout the national territory for as long as necessary to respond to the eruption of Mount Cotopaxi, but not longer than sixty days, beginning 15 August 2015, by Executive Decree no. 755.
(See C.N.315.2017.TREATIES-IV.4 of 15 June 2017 for the text of the notification.)
1 June 2017
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 15 March 2017 and subsequently a notification dated 1 June 2017, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the extension of a state of emergency in the provinces of Manabí and Esmeraldas for a period of thirty days, beginning 13 March 2017, by Executive Decree no. 1338.
(See C.N.310.2017.TREATIES-IV.4 of 13 June 2017 for the text of the notification.)
1 June 2017
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 2 May 2017 and subsequently a notification dated 1 June 2017, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the declaration of a state of emergency in the provinces of Manabí and Esmeraldas for a period of sixty days, beginning 13 April 2017, by Executive Decree no. 1364.
(See C.N.313.2017.TREATIES-IV.4 of 13 June 2017 for the text of the notification.)
3 January 2018
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 29 December 2017 and subsequently a notification dated 3 January 2018, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the declaration of a state of emergency in Zaruma Canton, El Oro Province for a period of sixty days, beginning 15 September 2017, by Executive Decree no. 158.
(See C.N.1.2018.TREATIES-IV.4 of 3 January 2018 for the text of the notification.)
5 February 2018
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 7 February 2018, made under article 4 (3) of the Covenant, regarding the declaration of a state of emergency in the cantons of San Lorenzo and Eloy Alfaro in the province of Esmeraldas by Executive Decree No. 296 of 27 January 2018 for a period of 60 days.
(See C.N.74.2018.TREATIES-IV-4 of 13 February 2018 for the text of the notification.)
3 April 2018
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 3 April 2018, made under article 4 (3) of the Covenant, regarding the declaration of a state of emergency in the cantons of San Lorenzo and Eloy Alfaro in the province of Esmeraldas by Executive Decree No. 349 of 29 March 2018 for a period of 30 days.
(See C.N.200.2018.TREATIES-IV-4 of 6 April 2018 for the text of the notification.)
30 April 2018
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 30 April 2018, made under article 4 (3) of the Covenant, regarding the declaration of a state of emergency in the canton of San Lorenzo, particularly in the localities of Mataje, El Pan and La Cadena, and in the canton of Eloy Alfaro in the province of Esmeraldas by Executive Decree No. 381 of 27 April 2018 for a period of 60 days.
(See C.N.224.2018.TREATIES-IV-4 of 30 April 2018 for the text of the notification.)
16 July 2019
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 16 July 2019, made under article 4 (3) of the Covenant, regarding the declaration of a state of emergency in the parish of Merced de Buenos Aires, canton of Urcuquí, province of Imbabura by Executive Decree No. 812 of 1 July 2019 for a period of 60 days.
(See C.N.315.2019.TREATIES-IV-4 of 19 July 2019 for the text of the notification.)
26 July 2019
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 18 July 2019, made under article 4 (3) of the Covenant, regarding the extension of a state of emergency throughout the national social rehabilitation system by Executive Decree No. 823 of 15 July 2019 for a period of 30 days.
(See C.N.404.2019.TREATIES-IV-4 of 30 August 2019 for the text of the notification.)
26 July 2019
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 26 July 2019, made under article 4 (3) of the Covenant, regarding the declaration of a state of emergency throughout the national social rehabilitation system by Executive Decree No. 741 of 16 May 2019 for a period of 60 days.
(See C.N.403.2019.TREATIES-IV-4 of 30 August 2019 for the text of the notification.)
4 October 2019
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 8 October 2019, made under article 4 (3) of the Covenant, regarding the declaration of a state of emergency throughout throughout the national territory “because of the circumstances of serious domestic unrest, since the blockades in various parts of the country have disturbed public order and are impeding normal vehicular traffic, leading to outbreaks of violence that jeopardize the security and safety of individuals; as well as the warning that those actions may spread throughout the national territory, since the various groups are continuing to call for citizens’ protests of indefinite duration. This situation requires urgent intervention in order to safeguard the security and rights of all individuals.”
The state of emergency will remain in effect for 60 days following the signature of the Executive Decree No. 884, of 3 October 2019. The Executive Decree No. 884 has suspended the following rights set out in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: article 12, paragraphs 1 and 3 (liberty of movement), article 21 (right of assembly); and article 22, paragraphs 1 and 2 (freedom of association).
Subsequently, on 8 October 2019, the Permanent Mission of Ecuador notified the United Nations Secretariat, in its note verbale No. 4-2-182/2019, that [i]n this regard and to complement the above-mentioned note, [it] has the honour to transmit the opinion on the constitutionality of Executive Decree No. 884, issued by the Constitutional Court of Ecuador, which recognizes that it is consistent with the Constitution and the domestic laws and rules of Ecuador. The opinion also establishes that the “declaration of the state of emergency shall only remain in effect for thirty days”.
(See C.N.517.2019.TREATIES-IV-4 of 16 October 2019 for the text of the notification.)
10 October 2019
The Secretary-General received from the Government of a notification dated 10 October 2019, made under article 4 (3) of the Covenant, transmitting the Executive Decree No. 888, dated 8 October 2019, by which the President of the Republic, inter alia, decrees the transfer of the seat of Government to the city of Guayaquil for the duration of the state of emergency ordered by the Constitutional Court. Furthermore, it is stipulated that restrictions shall apply to “freedom of movement and mobility in the following terms: there shall be no movement from the hours of 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., from Monday to Sunday, in areas around buildings and strategic facilities such as the headquarters of the branches of Government and others defined by the Joint Command of the Armed Forces, for the duration of the state of emergency, based on the requirements established by the Ministry of the Interior and the National Police, in order to maintain internal public order; passes and similar documents may be issued, where appropriate.”
(See C.N.523.2019.TREATIES-IV-4 of 16 October 2019 for the text of the notification.)
24 March 2020
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 18 March 2020, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the declaration of a state of emergency throughout the national territory for a period of 60 days by Executive Decree No. 1017 of 16 March 2020.
(See C.N.119.2020.TREATIES-IV.4 of 31 March 2020 for the text of the notification.)
17 June 2020
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 16 June 2020, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the declaration of a state of emergency throughout the national territory for a period of 60 days by Executive Decree No. 1074 of 15 June 2020.
(See C.N.256.2020.TREATIES-IV.4 of 23 June 2020 for the text of the notification.)
19 August 2020
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 13 August 2020, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the state of emergency declared for a period of 60 days by Executive Decree No. 1125 of 11 August 2020.
(See C.N.379.2020.TREATIES-IV.4 of 4 September 2020 for the text of the notification.)
19 October 2020
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 16 October 2020, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the extension for 30 days of a state of emergency by Executive Decree No. 1169 of 10 October 2020.
(See C.N.462.2020.TREATIES-IV.4 of 21 October 2020 for the text of the notification.)
23 December 2020
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 23 December 2020, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the declaration of a state of emergency for 30 days by Executive Decree No. 1217 of 21 December 2020.
(See C.N.574.2020.TREATIES-IV.4 of 30 December 2020 for the text of the notification.)
19 January 2021
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 19 January 2021, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, informing that Executive Decree No. 1217 notified in depositary notification CN.574.2020 of 30 December 2020 has been repealed by Decision No. 7-20-EE/20 of the Constitutional Court of Ecuador.
(See C.N.16.2021.TREATIES-IV.4 of 26 January 2021 for the text of the notification.)
5 April 2021
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 2 April 2021, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the declaration of a state of emergency by Executive Decree No. 1282 of 1 April 2021.
(See depositary notification C.N.127.2021.TREATIES-IV.4 of 12 April 2021 for the text of the notification.)
23 April 2021
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 23 April 2021, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the declaration of a state of emergency by Executive Decree No. 1291 of 21 April 2021.
(See depositary notification C.N.140.2021.TREATIES-IV.4 of 6 May 2021 for the text of the notification.)
29 July 2021
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 29 July 2021, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the declaration and prorogation of a state of emergency by Executive Decrees No. 116 of 14 July 2021 and No. 140 of 28 July 2021.
(See depositary notification C.N.248.2021.Reissued.29062022.TREATIES-IV.4 of 5 August 2021 for the text of the notification.)
18 June 2022
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 18 June 2022, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the declaration of a state of emergency by Executive Decree No. 455 of 17 June 2022.
(See depositary notification C.N.165.2022.TREATIES-IV.4 of 30 June 2022 for the text of the notification.)
21 June 2022
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 21 June 2022, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the declaration of a state of emergency by Executive Decree No. 459 of 20 June 2022.
(See depositary notification C.N.166.2022.TREATIES-IV.4 of 30 June 2022 for the text of the notification.)
27 June 2022
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 27 June 2022, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the declaration of a state of emergency by Executive Decree No. 461 of 26 June 2022.
(See depositary notification C.N.167.2022.TREATIES-IV.4 of 30 June 2022 for the text of the notification.)
30 June 2022
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 30 June 2022, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the declaration of a state of emergency by Executive Decree No. 463 of 29 June 2022.
(See depositary notification C.N.177.2022.TREATIES-IV.4 of 12 July 2022 for the text of the notification.)
5 July 2022
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 5 July 2022, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the declaration of a state of emergency by Executive Decree No. 469 of 1 July 2022.
(See depositary notification C.N.186.2022.TREATIES-IV.4 of 12 July 2022 for the text of the notification.)
17 August 2022
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 17 August 2022, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the declaration of a state of emergency by Executive Decree No. 527 of 14 August 2022.
(See depositary notification C.N.186.2022.TREATIES-IV.4 of 26 August 2022 for the text of the notification.)
23 September 2022
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 22 September 2022, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the extension of the state of emergency in the cantons of Guayaquil, Durán and Samborondón for an additional 30 days by Executive Decree No. 561.
(See depositary notification C.N.321.2022.TREATIES-IV.4 of 4 October 2022 for the text of the notification.)
3 November 2022
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 3 November 2022, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the declaration of a state of emergency in the Provinces of Guayas and Esmeraldas for a period of 45 days by Executive Decree No. 588.
(See depositary notification C.N.402.2022.TREATIES-IV.4 of 15 November 2022 for the text of the notification.)
8 November 2022
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 8 November 2022, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the issuance of Executive Decree No. 589 extending the territorial scope of Executive Decree No. 588 to the Province of Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas as of 4 November 2022 for a period of 45 days.
(See depositary notification C.N.403.2022.TREATIES-IV.4 of 15 November 2022 for the text of the notification.)
9 March 2023
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 8 March 2023, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the declaration of a state of emergency in the province of Esmeraldas for a period of 60 days by Executive Decree No. 681 of 3 March 2023.
(See depositary notification C.N.73.2023.TREATIES-IV.4 of 15 March 2023 for the text of the notification.)
11 April 2023
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 10 April 2023, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the declaration of a state of emergency owing to serious internal unrest in the cantons of Guayaquil, Durán and Samborondón, which are in the province of Guayas, and in the provinces of Santa Elena and Los Ríos, for a period of 60 days by Executive Decree No. 706 of 1 April 2023.
(See depositary notification C.N.109.2023.TREATIES-IV.4 of 10 April 2023 for the text of the notification.)
27 July 2023
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 27 July 2023, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the declaration of a state of emergency owing to serious internal unrest in all the national social rehabilitation system’s detention centres, without exception, for a period of 60 days by Executive Decree No. 823 of 24 July 2023.
(See depositary notification C.N.228.2023.TREATIES-IV.4 of 4 August 2023 for the text of the notification.)
27 July 2023
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 27 July 2023, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the declaration of a state of emergency owing to serious internal unrest in the canton of Durán, which is in the province of Guayas, and in the provinces of Manabí and Los Ríos, for a period of 60 days by Executive Decree No. 824 of 24 July 2023.
(See depositary notification C.N.229.2023.TREATIES-IV.4 of 4 August 2023 for the text of the notification.)
10 August 2023
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 10 August 2023, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the declaration of a state of emergency for a period of 60 days by Executive Decree No. 841 of 10 August 2023 owing to serious internal unrest across the country.
(See depositary notification C.N.236.2023.TREATIES-IV.4 of 17 August 2023 for the text of the notification.)
15 August 2023
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 14 August 2023, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding Executive Decree No. 843 of 10 August 2023.
(See depositary notification C.N.238.2023.TREATIES-IV.4 of 17 August 2023 for the text of the notification.)
9 January 2024
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 9 January 2024, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding Executive Decree No. 110 of 8 January 2024.
(See depositary notification C.N.38.2024.TREATIES-IV.4 of 15 January 2024 for the text of the notification.)
11 March 2024
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 11 March 2024, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the extension of the state of emergency throughout the national territory by Executive Decree No. 193 for an additional 30 days beginning on 7 March 2024.
(See depositary notification C.N.100.2024.TREATIES-IV.4 of 15 March 2024 for the text of the notification.)
2 May 2024
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 2 May 2024, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the declaration of the state of emergency by Executive Decree No. 250 for 60 days beginning on 30 April 2024.
(See depositary notification C.N.157.2024.TREATIES-IV.4 of 8 May 2024 for the text of the notification.)
23 May 2024
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 23 May 2024, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the declaration of the state of emergency by Executive Decree No. 275 for 60 days beginning on 22 May 2024.
(See depositary notification C.N.172.2024.TREATIES-IV.4 of 29 May 2024 for the text of the notification.)
3 July 2024
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 3 July 2024, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the declaration of the state of emergency by Executive Decree No. 318 for 60 days beginning on 2 July 2024.
(See depositary notification C.N.287.2024.TREATIES-IV.4 of 12 July 2024 for the text of the notification.)
12 August 2024
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 12 August 2024, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding additional restrictions by Executive Decree No. 351 of 8 August 2024 to the state of emergency declared by Executive Decree No. 318.
(See depositary notification C.N.323.2024.TREATIES-IV.4 of 16 August 2024 for the text of the notification.)
3 September 2024
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 3 September 2024, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the extension of the state of emergency by Executive Decree No. 377 for an additional 30 days beginning on 30 August 2024.
(See depositary notification C.N.350.2024.TREATIES-IV.4 of 11 September 2024 for the text of the notification.)
18 September 2024
The Secretary-General received from the Government of a notification dated 18 September 2024, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the issuance and entry into force of Executive Decree No. 392 of 17 September 2024 suspending the right to liberty of movement from 10:00 p.m. on 18 September 2024 until 6:00 a.m. on 19 September 2024 in all cantons and parishes of the Provinces of Guayas, Los Ríos, Manabí, Orellana, Santa Elena, El Oro and in the Camilo Ponce Enríquez Canton of Azuay Province.
(See depositary notification C.N.359.2024.TREATIES-IV.4 of 23 September 2024 for the text of the notification.)
3 October 2024
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 3 October 2024, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the issuance and entry into force of Executive Decree No. 410 of 3 October 2024 declaring a state of emergency in the Provinces of Guayas, Los Ríos, Manabí, Orellana, Santa Elena and El Oro, as well as in the Metropolitan District of Quito in Pichincha Province and Camilo Ponce Enríquez Canton in Azuay Province, for a period of 60 days beginning on 3 October 2024.
(See depositary notification C.N.425.2024.TREATIES-IV.4 of 9 October 2024 for the text of the notification.)
7 January 2025
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 7 January 2025, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the Executive Decree No. 493 of 2 January 2025 declaring a state of emergency in the Provinces of Guayas, Los Ríos, Manabí, Orellana, Santa Elena, El Oro and Sucumbíos, the Metropolitan District of Quito in Pichincha Province, La Troncal Canton in Cañar Province and Camilo Ponce Enríquez Canton in Azuay Province, owing to serious internal unrest and internal armed conflict – the latter of which was addressed by Executive Decree No. 218 of 7 April 2024 – including in the detention centres of the National Social Rehabilitation System nationwide, for a period of 60 days beginning on 2 January 2025.
(See depositary notification C.N.28.2025.TREATIES-IV.4 of 10 January 2025 for the text of the notification.)
16 April 2025
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 16 April 2025, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the Executive Decree No. 599 of 12 April 2025 declaring a state of emergency, owing to the increase in rates of violence, the commission of crimes and the intensity of the unlawful acts perpetrated by organized armed groups, for a period of 60 days beginning on 12 April 2025.
(See depositary notification C.N.183.2025.TREATIES-IV.4 of 28 April 2025 2025 for the text of the notification.)
13 June 2025
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 13 June 2025, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the issuance and entry into force of Executive Decree No. 23 dated 10 June 2025 extending the state of emergency in the Provinces of Guayas, Los Ríos, Manabí, Orellana, Santa Elena, El Oro, Sucumbíos and in the Metropolitan District of Quito in Pichincha Province, for 30 additional days beginning on 10 June 2025.
(See depositary notification C.N.296.2025.TREATIES-IV.4 of 17 June 2025 for the text of the notification.)
8 August 2025
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 8 August 2025, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the issuance and entry into force of Executive Decree No. 76 dated 6 August 2025 on the declaration of a state of emergency in the Provinces of El Oro, Guayas, Los Ríos and Manabí for a period of 60 additional days beginning on 6 August 2025.
(See depositary notification C.N.410.2025.TREATIES-IV.4 of 13 August 2025 for the text of the notification.)
22 August 2025
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 22 August 2025, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the issuance and entry into force of Executive Decree No. 109 dated 20 August 2025 expanding the state of emergency declared through Executive Decree No. 76 to include La Maná Canton in the Province of Cotopaxi and Las Naves Canton and Echeandía Canton in the Province of Bolívar.
(See depositary notification C.N.426.2025.TREATIES-IV.4 of 29 August 2025 for the text of the notification.)
17 September 2025
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 17 September 2025, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the issuance and entry into force of Executive Decree No. 134 dated 16 September 2025 on the declaration of a state of emergency in the Provinces of Carchi, Imbabura, Pichincha, Azuay, Bolívar, Cotopaxi and Santo Domingo for a period of 60 additional days beginning on 16 September 2025.
(See depositary notification C.N.454.2025.TREATIES-IV.4 of 25 September 2025 for the text of the notification.)
19 September 2025
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 19 September 2025, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the issuance and entry into force of Executive Decree No. 146 dated 18 September 2025 by which the President of the Republic, Daniel Noboa Azín, amended Executive Decree No. 134 of 16 September 2025 and extended the state of emergency to the Province of Chimborazo. The decree also provides for the restriction of freedom of transit every day between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. in the Provinces of Imbabura, Chimborazo, Bolívar, Carchi and Cotopaxi.
The duration of the state of emergency continues to be that established in Executive Decree No. 134, namely, 60 days from 16 September 2025.
(See depositary notification C.N.493.2025.TREATIES-IV.4 of 26 September 2025 for the text of the notification.)
6 October 2025
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 6 October 2025, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, on the issuance and entry into force of Executive Decree No. 174 dated 4 October 2025 regarding the declaration of the state of emergency in the Provinces of Pichincha, Cotopaxi, Tungurahua, Chimborazo, Bolívar, Cañar, Azuay, Orellana, Sucumbíos and Pastaza for 60 days starting on 4 October 2025.
(See depositary notification C.N.545.2025.TREATIES-IV.4 of 14 October 2025 for the text of the notification.)
7 October 2025
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 7 October 2025, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the issuance and entry into force of Executive Decree No. 175 dated 5 October 2025 on the extension of the state of emergency in the Provinces of Guayas, El Oro, Los Ríos, Manabí, and Echeandía Canton in the Province of Bolívar for a an additional period of 30 days beginning on 5 October 2025.
(See depositary notification C.N.543.2025.TREATIES-IV.4 of 9 October 2025 for the text of the notification.)
5 November 2025
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 5 November 2025, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the issuance and entry into force of Executive Decree No. 202 dated 4 November 2025 on the extension of the state of emergency in the in the Provinces of Manabí, Guayas, Santa Elena, Los Ríos and El Oro, as well as in La Maná Canton (Cotopaxi Province) and Las Naves and Echeandía Cantons (Bolívar Province), for an additional period of 60 days beginning on 4 November 2025.
(See depositary notification C.N.643.2025.TREATIES-IV.4 of 13 November 2025 for the text of the notification.)
7 January 2026
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 6 January 2026, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the issuance and entry into force of Executive Decree No. 277 of 31 December 2025 on the declaration of the state of emergency in the Provinces of Guayas, Manabí, Santa Elena, Los Ríos, El Oro, Pichincha, Esmeraldas, Santo Domingo and Sucumbíos, as well as in La Maná Canton (Cotopaxi Province) and Las Naves and Echeandía Cantons (Bolívar Province) for a period of 60 days beginning on 31 December 2025.
(See depositary notification C.N.2.2026.TREATIES-IV.4 of 8 January 2026 for the text of the notification.)
2 March 2026
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 28 February 2026, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the issuance and entry into force of Executive Decree No. 311 of 28 February 2026 on the extension of the state of emergency in the Provinces of Guayas, Manabí, Santa Elena, Los Ríos, El Oro, Pichincha, Esmeraldas, Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas and Sucumbíos, and in La Maná Canton, Las Naves Canton and Echeandía Canton (Bolívar Province) for a period of thirty (30) days beginning on 28 February 2026.
(See depositary notification C.N.115.2026.TREATIES-IV.4 of 24 March 2026 for the text of the notification.)
17 March 2026
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 16 March 2026, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the issuance and entry into force of Executive Decree No. 329 of 13 March 2026 amending the state of emergency previously declared by Executive Decree No. 311 in the Provinces of Guayas, Los Ríos, El Oro and Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas which will take effect from 12 a.m. on 15 March 2026 and will remain in force for the duration of the previously declared state of emergency.
(See depositary notification C.N.116.2026.TREATIES-IV.4 of 24 March 2026 for the text of the notification.)
6 April 2026
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 6 April 2026, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the issuance and entry into force of Executive Decree No. 353, dated 2 April 2026 in the Provinces of Guayas, Los Ríos, El Oro and Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, and in the the cantons of La Maná (Cotopaxi), Las Naves and Echeandía (Bolívar), and La Troncal (Cañar), which will take effect on 2 April 2026 for a period of sixty (60) days.
(See depositary notification C.N.130.2026.TREATIES-IV.4 of 7 April 2026 for the text of the notification.)
17 June 2026
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 17 June 2026, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the issuance and entry into force of Executive Decree No. 423 of 16 June 2026 on the declaration of a state of emergency in the provinces of Guayas, Manabí, Santa Elena, Los Ríos, El Oro, Pichincha, Esmeraldas, Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Sucumbíos and Azuay and in the cantons of La Maná (province of Cotopaxi), Las Naves (province of Bolívar) and La Troncal (province of Cañar). for a period of sixty (60) days beginning on 16 June 2026.
(See depositary notification C.N.245.2026.TREATIES-IV.4 of 17 June 2026 for the text of the notification.)
17 August 2026
The Secretary-General received from the Government of Ecuador a notification dated 17 August 2026, made under article 4 (3) of the above Covenant, regarding the issuance and entry into force of Executive Decree No. 472 of 14 August 2026 on the extension of a state of emergency in the provinces of Guayas, Manabí, Santa Elena, Los Ríos, El Oro, Pichincha, Esmeraldas, Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Sucumbíos and Azuay and in the cantons of La Maná (province of Cotopaxi), Las Naves (province of Bolívar) and La Troncal (province of Cañar), for a period of thirty (30) days beginning on 14 August 2026.
(See depositary notification C.N.335.2026.TREATIES-IV.4 of 28 August 2026 for the text of the notification.)