Ecuadorian doctors are stressing the urgent need for a proactive response to the emergence of the FLiRT variant of the coronavirus. Despite its presence not being officially confirmed in Ecuador, medical experts are already offering recommendations to prepare for the...

The El Sucre islet, in the waters of the Machalilla National Park. Photo: Courtesy: Conmar Foundation The initiative will use artificial reefs made of clay and substrates that encourage coral growth. Almost 70% of the coral reefs in Ecuadorian waters have been lost,...

Minister Ivonne Núñez has emphasized the current relevance of the temporary work modality, attributing it to the enactment of the trade agreement with China. The Ministry of Labor aims to integrate the temporary work modality into the labor system, as it holds...

More visas have been issued at the U.S. embassy in Quito than at the consulate in Guayaquil since 2000. Olivia, aged 20, received her first type B tourist visa to the United States (USA) in 2015. It was valid for five years and required renewal in 2020, which was not...

The government of Ecuador, under the leadership of Minister Roberto Luque, is embarking on a comprehensive set of reforms aimed at revitalizing and expanding private electricity generation within the country. Energy Minister Roberto Luque's recent pronouncements shed...

Noboa says, “We were not going to allow a fugitive from justice to be extradited from Ecuador.” During an event held at the Cuartel Modelo in Guayaquil, President Daniel Noboa briefly referenced the arrest of former Vice President Jorge Glas, who is currently detained...

The General Motors assembly plant in Ecuador produces 51% of the cars assembled in the country, primarily the Chevrolet D-Max.

The General Motors plant in Ecuador (GM OBB) currently assembles models like the D-Max truck, Ecuador’s top-selling vehicle.

Roberto Luque visited each generation plant to assess which equipment was inoperative.

The Assembly must approve reforms to the Comprehensive Organic Criminal Code, to the Asset Forfeiture Law, and another to regulate the cooperation of the Armed Forces. With a resounding "Yes" vote on the referendum and popular consultation that took place this Sunday,...

Attorney General Diana Salazar might find herself battling on two fronts simultaneously if the dates of the Metastasis hearings coincide with the impeachment trial proposed by Correismo in the Assembly. Given the pace of the Assembly's Oversight Commission, the...

According to the regulations, euthanasia in Ecuador can be performed in hospitals of the National Health System or the patient's home. These are the requirements. On Friday, April 12, 2024, the Ministry of Health of Ecuador published in the Official Registry the...

Testimonies reveled Odebrecht paid bribes to Pólit, Glas and Correa advisor. The trial against Carlos Pólit Faggioni, the former Comptroller General of Ecuador, unfolding in Miami, has cast a revealing spotlight on the murky relationships that construction...

Some of these suspensions have coincided with acts of violence such as the murder of the mayor of San Vicente, Brigitte García.  The tourism sector in Manabí has been severely impacted by rising insecurity, leading to significant disruptions including the cancellation...

Pronaca's Inaexpo commands a 43% market share. While Costa Rica initiated palm heart production, Ecuador has overtaken it over the years. Long palmetto stems are transported by truck from the plantations of 135 farmers to the Agricultural Exporting Industry (Inaexpo)...

Coffee production has declined to the point where Ecuador is now importing coffee from Brazil, Vietnam, Colombia, Central America, the United States, and other markets. Coffee production in Ecuador has been declining for many years. Although there are no accurate...

Analysts cautiously suggest that the diplomatic collapse between Ecuador and Mexico will have a minor impact on trade. Diplomatic tensions between Ecuador and Mexico escalated following the arrest of former vice president Jorge Glas within the Quito embassy premises....

The contracting of new electricity generation is still pending. According to Cenace, the country needs to incorporate 475 megawatts in 2024. The contribution of hydroelectric plants in Ecuador has decreased in recent weeks, while at the same time Colombia has reduced...

The exposure of the Encuentro, Metastasis, and Purge cases has placed numerous public officials in precarious positions and raised suspicions regarding various political figures.

Miami was long the benchmark for Latin Americans seeking a better life, especially those with more economic resources and a taste for luxury.

The initial spotting of the bird dates back to the 19th century, in Pichincha.

The Vice President held Daniel Noboa responsible for her life and that of her son, who was prosecuted and imprisoned in La Roca. "Why do you hate me, President?" "They are pressuring me to resign and leave. (...) It is a blow to my life and to the institutions of the...

Ecuador's country risk rises due to Fed policy and bond sales, prompting IMF agreement pursuit. Ecuador finds itself at a critical juncture in its economic trajectory as the country risk, a measure of international confidence in debt payments, escalates past 1,300...

Legislator Pierina Correa defends herself, affirming that some of the criticisms from the Correísmo regarding the Tourism Law were acknowledged. She rejects the label of "traitor" within her own caucus. The decision of seven assembly members of the Citizen Revolution...

Under the Law aimed at addressing the armed conflict, banks and cooperatives are required to remit taxes ranging from 5% to 25% in May 2024, contingent upon their respective profit margins. Banks and cooperatives in Ecuador are facing a significant tax burden, with...

by David Tarazona on March 15, 2024 Mining – both illegal and legal – went from deforesting 185 hectares in the Punino River, Napo, in 2022 to 784 in 2023, according to the most recent report from the Andean Amazon Monitoring Project (MAAP) and the Ecociencia...

Ecuadorian foreign minister Gabriela Sommerfeld reiterated the government's success in reducing the homicide rate by 60% under Daniel Noboa's administration, following the imposition of a state of emergency last January. Ecuador has witnessed an alarming eight-fold...

As Correísmo section of the Assembly threatens impeachment, Salazar continues to bring corruption charges against politicians and members of the judiciary. Prosecutor Diana Salazar stands as a polarizing figure in Ecuador's legal landscape, commanding both admiration...

Returning to the IMF on such short notice poses challenges, yet the swift reforms implemented by the Noboa administration will likely garner favorable attention from the UN's financial agency. The Government of Ecuador, under the leadership of President Daniel Noboa,...

Noboa reaffirms his backing of Salazar as she unveils the creation of a novel Property Investigation Unit aimed at confiscating assets belonging to convicted criminals. At the conclusion of the second Penitentiary and Citizen Security Conference in Quito, Prosecutor...