by Jonathan | Apr 20, 2026 | Volume 10, Issue 24
Three Ecuadorians are confirmed among the first deportees sent to a conflict-scarred African nation. A new deportation route opened this week for migrants removed from the United States, and Ecuador is now confronting the consequences after confirming that three of...
by Jonathan | Apr 20, 2026 | Volume 10, Issue 24
Correísmo keeps alive a legal challenge as electoral judges close off other routes against the vote change. To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription –...
by Jonathan | Apr 20, 2026 | Volume 10, Issue 24
Social gains help hold the country up, but weak institutions and a narrow economy drag it down. Ecuador posted economic growth of 3.7% in 2025, according to figures recently released by the Central Bank, but a new regional prosperity study suggests that headline...
by Jonathan | Apr 20, 2026 | Volume 10, Issue 24
Low contribution thresholds, an outdated formula, and rising state support are fueling concern over long-term sustainability. Ecuador’s pension system is once again under scrutiny as economists, policy experts, and public officials wrestle with a question that has...
by Jonathan | Apr 20, 2026 | Volume 10, Issue 24
New projections show Fusarium could erode exports, jobs and Ecuador’s dominance in the global banana trade. To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription –...