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Esteban Crespo Polo

Esteban Crespo Polo is the ambassador of the Republic of Ecuador to Canada.


The Canada–Ecuador FTA is not a rounding error—it’s a strategic necessity

Ecuador holds significant untapped potential in the high-demand critical minerals and rare earth elements as the global economy moves toward clean energy and advanced technologies.

opinion | BY ESTEBAN CRESPO POLO | May 6, 2026

Multilateralism isn’t dead—it’s being forced to deliver

Pragmatism must prevail over narrow nationalism, because co-operation is what creates jobs, lowers costs, and expands opportunity.

opinion | BY ESTEBAN CRESPO POLO | February 2, 2026

Ecuador’s fight is for peace, human rights, and partnership with Canada

As Ecuador’s representative in Canada, I categorically reject any suggestion of systematic human rights violations, writes Ambassador Esteban Crespo Polo.

opinion | BY ESTEBAN CRESPO POLO | November 3, 2025

Ecuador: from chaos to sustained growth

Challenges remain, but Ecuador has crossed a threshold. It no longer tolerates excuses. It is no longer waiting for rescue. It is rebuilding from within.

opinion | BY ESTEBAN CRESPO POLO | July 2, 2025