by Rebeca Mendoza | Oct 5, 2026 | Volume 10, Issue 48
Mining and services lead the rebound, although investment remains modest compared with Ecuador’s larger regional neighbors. Foreign investment jumps sharply Foreign direct investment in Ecuador reached approximately $715.5 million during the first half of 2026, more...
by Rebeca Mendoza | Oct 5, 2026 | Volume 10, Issue 48
Azuay is among the first-priority provinces as more than half of Ecuador’s judicial offices are rated critical or on alert. Emergency hiring begins Ecuador’s Judiciary Council began a 33-day process on October 2nd to select 222 temporary judges in an effort to relieve...
by Rebeca Mendoza | Oct 5, 2026 | Volume 10, Issue 48
The national toll has risen rapidly, with Esmeraldas bearing the heaviest damage and thousands of homes affected. Rain emergencies accelerate Heavy rains associated with Ecuador’s developing El Niño emergency have affected more than 13,000 people since the government...
by Rebeca Mendoza | Oct 5, 2026 | Volume 10, Issue 48
Cuenca firefighters warn that agricultural burns, wind and extremely dry vegetation are keeping the province at high risk. More than 600 hectares burned in Cuenca Forest fires have burned more than 1,700 hectares of vegetation across Azuay this year, including more...
by Rebeca Mendoza | Oct 5, 2026 | Volume 10, Issue 48
Industrial restrictions deepen as Mazar approaches its critical level and engineers warn household cuts may be next. Power restrictions escalate again What began as a voluntary effort to conserve electricity has escalated rapidly, with Ecuador’s largest industrial...
