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Regional Energy Crisis Worsens as Mexico, Costa Rica, and Others Face Blackouts Amid Extreme Weather

Costa Rica began energy rationing on Monday, May 13th, while Mexico experienced blackouts two weeks ago due to excessive energy demand caused by a heat wave. The climatic factors contributing to the energy crisis in Ecuador, which led to power cuts starting April 16th and have recently been mitigated by improvements in hydroelectric plant flows, […]

Be nice now, you need him

Well, it was bound to happen. Eventually Ecuadorians were going to revert to their inherent mistrust of government and punish Daniel Noboa by forcing his popularity poll numbers to plummet. Fools that they may be. Last week, a new poll came out giving Noboa only a 59% approval rating. That’s a 20-point drop from the […]

Update: President Noboa confirms that construction of a maximum-security prison will commence in Santa Elena in two weeks

Update to: Ecuador’s prison system finds itself at a critical juncture, marked by a significant overcrowding issue of 16.32% Published: Volume 8, Issue 29 In an interview, Noboa emphasized that this initiative is aimed at isolating inmates and relocating them from high-crime areas. The President of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, confirmed that the construction of the […]

Violent Gang Clashes Disrupt Daily Life and Displace Families in Puerto Bolívar

The port parish of Puerto Bolívar, in Machala (El Oro), is under intervention by the Security Block following armed confrontations that have disrupted daily activities and forced families to flee. The city is among the top ten cities with the highest homicide rates in the world. In-person classes have been suspended, families temporarily displaced, businesses […]

Ecuador’s Country Risk Rises Amid Falling Oil Prices and Declining Presidential Popularity

Published on May 20, 2024

Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn There are four factors behind the increase in country risk over the past week and a half, culminating in a rise to 1,211 points on May 15th. Ecuador’s country risk has seen a notable increase in the last nine days, rising to 1,211 points on May 15, 2024. This uptick marks […]

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