Ecuador’s new tariff on Mexican imports raises trade agreement concerns, potential WTO violations, and economic uncertainty for businesses. A week after Ecuador’s government announced a 27% tariff on Mexican imports, concerns are mounting over its implications for international trade agreements and economic stability. Experts warn that the measure could damage Ecuador’s reputation as a reliable […] To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Annual.

Seize the Panama Canal and Greenland by force. Make Canada the 51st state. Shut down USAID and let half a million dollars’ worth of food rot while thousands starve. Declare trans people a national threat. Label all undocumented immigrants as criminals, murderers, and rapists. Announce that the U.S. will take over Gaza after “helping” the […] To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Annual.

Despite the end of Ecuador’s presidential campaign, controversy over President Daniel Noboa’s decision not to take an official leave of absence continues to fuel legal and political debate. His approach to governing while campaigning has raised significant constitutional questions, leading to a tense exchange between the Executive and the National Assembly. With the second-round vote […] To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Annual.

Investor optimism lowers Ecuador’s country risk as markets bet on Noboa’s fiscal responsibility and debt commitment. Ecuador’s country risk rating has been on a steady decline, reaching 912 points on February 5, 2025, just days before the country’s presidential elections. This downward trend, which began in mid-December 2024, reflects market confidence in the anticipated electoral […] To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Annual.

A growing crisis of falling trees in Cuenca has put authorities on high alert after a tragic accident claimed the lives of two children in a playground. The alarming increase in tree collapses—41 in January alone—has prompted an emergency response to remove at-risk eucalyptus trees across the city before another disaster strikes. For years, Cuenca […] To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Annual.