Ecuador was on my short list of places to relocate to if Obama succeeds in the overthrow of America.
Very sad story. But it is very unwise for Americans to relocate to, or even visit, the great majority of nations in the Third World, including all of Latin America with the POSSIBLE exceptions of Argentina, Chile and Uruguay. If you have young people with the urge to travel, encourage them to stay in the First World.
Ecuador has a socialist government. Peru is a much better choice. Chile and Argentina have high inflation, and their incredible snobbery makes the French seem humble. There are good and bad people everywhere, but Chile is more expensive than the US, and Argentina has suffered too many years of Socialism. Peru is a very cool country. Arequipa is a great city for the small town crowd.