Ecuador advances in adherence to Revised Kyoto Convention

Ecuador is making significant strides toward adhering to the Revised Kyoto Convention, an international agreement designed to modernize customs procedures and boost global trade. The National Service of Customs of Ecuador (Senae) has reported progress in this crucial accession process.

Between June 8 and 12, 2026, twenty Senae officials attended a World Customs Organization-endorsed workshop in Guayaquil. Experts in international legislation guided participants in identifying discrepancies between Ecuador's current customs regulations and the convention's provisions. This training is a foundational step in aligning national practices with international standards.

Following the workshop, Senae issued a bulletin on June 15, 2026, detailing the creation of a national roadmap. This plan will guide Ecuador's formal adherence to the convention, ensuring compliance with the general annex provisions. Participants developed a matrix to meet these requirements, marking a concrete step towards modernization.

Sandro Castillo, Director General of Senae, emphasized the convention's importance as an international benchmark for customs. He highlighted its focus on risk management, technological innovation, transparency, and the facilitation of legitimate trade. Castillo noted that this WCO training is the first of its kind for Senae personnel, underscoring its role in the strategy to modernize the national customs system and enhance institutional capabilities to support Ecuador's export, production, and investment sectors.

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This convention is an international benchmark in customs matters. It promotes principles related to risk management, technological innovation, transparency, and the facilitation of legitimate trade.