UNHCR Ecuador: Operational Update No. 8 | August 2026

Countries: Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file. Operational context UNHCR Ecuador operates in a complex and evolving environment shaped by security, humanitarian and environmental considerations. In August 2026, Ecuador received 1,441 new asylum applications, including 766 from Venezuelans and 675 from Colombians. Applications increased sharply compared to August 2025, rising by 72% and 239% respectivel