New mayor says municipality of Cuenca payroll was unjustly inflated by last government

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Ecuador increases size of police force with new graduates but lacks space, guns, pistols and helmets for them.
Funding, bureaucracy and mismanagement blamed for deteriorated roads in Azuay region
Girón, a hidden treasure nestled in the Azuay province
Kidnappers using grisly tactics as Ecuador kidnappings spiral up
Lasso says he will remain in politics after his term ends and even hints at a 2025 campaign
More than 3% of Cuenca’s population resides under the constant threat of landslides
Never-ending road woes
Tax on money taken out of Ecuador falls to 3.5% on July 1st

New mayor says municipality of Cuenca payroll was unjustly inflated by last government
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Ecuador increases size of police force with new graduates but lacks space, guns, pistols and helmets for them.

by Rebeca Mendoza | June 19, 2023 | Volume 7, Issue 37

Newly graduated police officers in Ecuador are facing a significant challenge as they enter the force without essential equipment. Despite the recent graduation of 8,500 agents, the National Police has yet to provide them with new pistols, vests, and helmets. The government has acknowledged the issue and claims to have reserves available, but the reality […]

Funding, bureaucracy and mismanagement blamed for deteriorated roads in Azuay region

by Rebeca Mendoza | June 19, 2023 | Volume 7, Issue 37

The Minister of Transportation, César Rohón, acknowledged that there is limited execution of road work in the area but claims that the problems stem from both a lack of resources and zonal mismanagement. The Ministry of Transport and Public Works claims it intends to prioritize maintenance on the most deteriorated roads in Azuay to prevent […]

Girón, a hidden treasure nestled in the Azuay province

by Rebeca Mendoza | June 19, 2023 | Volume 7, Issue 37

Girón beckons adventurous travelers with its natural wonders and enticing attractions. This canton boasts crystal clear lagoons, majestic mountains, and an expansive valley, offering a diverse range of experiences for those eager to explore its bountiful offerings. Whether embarking on a bus or driving in a private vehicle, the journey to Girón is a scenic […]

Kidnappers using grisly tactics as Ecuador kidnappings spiral up

by Rebeca Mendoza | June 19, 2023 | Volume 7, Issue 37

Crime has taken a sadistic turn in Ecuador, where kidnappers now regularly amputate the fingers of their victims and send images of their maiming to pressure relatives to pay higher ransoms. For decades, Ecuador was a refuge of peace wedged in a dangerous region. But these days, it increasingly resembles nearby Peru and Colombia, two […]

Lasso says he will remain in politics after his term ends and even hints at a 2025 campaign

by Rebeca Mendoza | June 19, 2023 | Volume 7, Issue 37

Guillermo Lasso, the current president of Ecuador, has stated that he will not bid farewell to politics once his term ends in the coming months. Instead, he plans to continue his involvement in politics by becoming a “serious opposition” figure. During an interview with the NTN24 network, President Lasso denied allegations of corruption involving his […]

More than 3% of Cuenca’s population resides under the constant threat of landslides

by Rebeca Mendoza | June 19, 2023 | Volume 7, Issue 37

With approximately 20,000 inhabitants residing in high-risk areas, most of them in the outskirts of the city, there is a constant fear that the upcoming rains accompanying the El Niño phenomenon will lead to further disasters. Rómulo Coraizaca, a resident of Los Pinos Altos in the north of Cuenca, lives in constant fear that his […]

Never-ending road woes

by Rebeca Mendoza | June 19, 2023 | Volume 7, Issue 37

Roads, roads, roads. Promises, promises, promises. That’s the never-ending tune we hear here in Azuay. We’re constantly bombarded with assurances that the roads will finally receive the attention they deserve. But alas, it’s been six long years of disappointment, and the journey from Guayaquil, Quito, or Machala to Cuenca remains an exercise in pure frustration. […]

Tax on money taken out of Ecuador falls to 3.5% on July 1st

by Rebeca Mendoza | June 19, 2023 | Volume 7, Issue 37

The Government of Guillermo Lasso has been steadily reducing the Tax on the Exit of Foreign Currency since 2022, with the ultimate goal of eliminating the tax entirely by 2025. Starting from July 1, 2023, the Foreign Currency Exit Tax (ISD) rate will drop to 3.50%, a decrease from the current rate of 3.75%. Individuals […]

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In this article

More from this issue

Ecuador increases size of police force with new graduates but lacks space, guns, pistols and helmets for them.

Funding, bureaucracy and mismanagement blamed for deteriorated roads in Azuay region

Girón, a hidden treasure nestled in the Azuay province

Kidnappers using grisly tactics as Ecuador kidnappings spiral up

Lasso says he will remain in politics after his term ends and even hints at a 2025 campaign

More than 3% of Cuenca’s population resides under the constant threat of landslides

Never-ending road woes

Tax on money taken out of Ecuador falls to 3.5% on July 1st

New mayor says municipality of Cuenca payroll was unjustly inflated by last government

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