QUITO, ECUADOR

U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken continues his trip to South America.

Today Blinken visits in Ecuador to "strengthen democratic institutions, counter transnational organized crime, and strengthening economies" between the countries.

This is part of the U.S. Blinken's first official trip to South America. 

Some of the most important topics discussed were combating corruption and migrations of peoples.

In a statement The U.S. Department of State says Blinken will also talk about the long-term needs to address the causes that drive migration in the Americas.