She's not U.S., but she's American. Ecuador is in South America, check your globe.
“She’s not U.S., but she’s American. Ecuador is in South America, check your globe.”
Screw you. America is frequently used for the USA. Check your dictionary:
“American: 1. of or relating to the United States of America or its inhabitants: an American citizen.”
http://www.dictionary.com/browse/american?s=t