Ecuador and Brazil are currently very active in creating an interconnected and collaborative south america - as participating members of various regional organizations such as unasur, the union of south american nations, the countries are constantly working together on inter continental goals and issues.

project 'axis manta-manaus', is focused on the ports of manta and providencia, and studies ways to increase trade in the area, while evaluating the positive effects it could have on the middle west and northern regions of Brazil - this transportation project could present alternative forms of transportation for exports from brazil to reach the pacific, versus using the panama canal.