by Jonathan | Feb 16, 2026 | Volume 10, Issue 15
Agreement promises immediate tariff relief for half of Ecuador’s exports while deepening cooperation on trade rules and security. After months of negotiations, Ecuador and the United States have finalized a Reciprocal Trade Agreement that will reshape bilateral...
by Jonathan | Feb 16, 2026 | Volume 10, Issue 15
Ecuador’s heaviest oil faces historic price penalties, exposing weaknesses in Petroecuador’s sales strategy. To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription –...
by Jonathan | Feb 16, 2026 | Volume 10, Issue 15
Confidence in liquidity and solvency grows as authorities report a sharp increase in flagged financial transactions. To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription –...
by Jonathan | Feb 16, 2026 | Volume 10, Issue 15
Detention order against Aquiles Álvarez deepens political fallout while judges set March hearings in linked fuel case. To access this post, you must purchase The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription – Monthly or The Cuenca Dispatch Subscription –...
by Jonathan | Dec 29, 2025 | Volume 10, Issue 08
Opposition to mining, institutional clashes, financial shock and strained public services defined the city’s most turbulent year. Cuenca spent much of 2025 pulled into national debates that went far beyond local concerns. What began as a dispute over a mining project...