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Drugs — Ecuador
What travelers need to know about drugs in Ecuador. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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Driving in the U.S. too?The free LawLert iPhone app alerts you when you cross into a U.S. state where a law you track differs. It doesn't cover other countries yet.Get the free appDrugs in Ecuador: prohibited — what is legal at home can be a serious crime here.
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Penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking illegal drugs in Ecuador are severe — offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines, and drivers can be held responsible for drugs passengers carry in their luggage.
1–2 year minimum for cannabis trafficking/consumption; long sentences and heavy fines.
§ US State Dept — EcuadorVerified Jul 20, 2026
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