• Ecuador can access $600 million immediately, IMF says
• Ecuador's foreign dollar debt rises
• IMF praises Ecuador's fiscal efforts amid challenging circumstances

QUITO, July 18 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund said on Friday it has completed its second review of Ecuador's Extended Fund Facility and approved an augmentation of the program by about $1 billion.

The approval will allow Ecuador to immediately access around $600 million, the IMF said.

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The approved augmentation for Ecuador increases access under the program to $5 billion from $4 billion, the IMF said.

"Despite challenging circumstances, Ecuadorian authorities have successfully mobilized non-oil revenues, strengthened fiscal and external buffers, and cleared domestic arrears while protecting vulnerable groups," said IMF Deputy Managing Director Nigel Clarke.

Ecuador's foreign dollar debt rose on Friday, with the 2030 note up 1.375 cents to trade at 85.5 cents on the dollar to edge higher for the week.

Ecuador's economy ministry hailed the news, saying it reflected government efforts to respond to challenges including insecurity and drought.

The IMF highlighted that the government of President Daniel Noboa satisfactorily met the quantitative goals.

https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/imf-approves-1-billion-augmentation-ecuador-program-2025-07-18/