NYC Gazette

Adriano Espaillat, a member of the U.S. Congress representing New York's 13th district, recently addressed the issue of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ecuadorians residing in the United States through a series of tweets. Serving since 2017 after succeeding Charles Rangel, Espaillat has been vocal about immigration matters and continues to advocate for communities within his jurisdiction.

On November 19, 2024, Espaillat tweeted, "We are standing united to urge TPS for the more than 300,000 Ecuadorians currently here in the U.S. contributing towards the success and prosperity of our nation." This statement highlights his support for granting TPS to Ecuadorians who are making significant contributions to American society.

Later that day, he reiterated his stance in Spanish with another tweet: "Nos mantenemos unidos para exigir el TPS para los más de 300,000 ecuatorianos que se encuentran actualmente aquí en los EE. UU. y que contribuyen al éxito y la prosperidad de nuestra nación." This underscores his commitment to ensuring that language barriers do not hinder communication with his diverse constituency.

In a final tweet on November 19, Espaillat emphasized urgency by stating: "The time to act is now. TPS for Ecuador!" His call reflects a pressing demand for action regarding this immigration policy.