The Assembly must approve reforms to the Comprehensive Organic Criminal Code, to the Asset Forfeiture Law, and another to regulate the cooperation of the Armed Forces. With a resounding "Yes" vote on the referendum and popular consultation that took place this Sunday,...
There have been 6 assaults on passenger vans in the last month. In a recent incident, 23 passengers traveling from Guayaquil to Cuenca fell victim to a robbery. The perpetrators, armed and using a truck, intercepted two buses en route to Cuenca. The assault occurred at approximately 05:40 on April 18, 2024, at kilometer 26 […]
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Attorney General Diana Salazar might find herself battling on two fronts simultaneously if the dates of the Metastasis hearings coincide with the impeachment trial proposed by Correismo in the Assembly. Given the pace of the Assembly's Oversight Commission, the...
Ecuador’s country risk is approaching the level before the 2023 sectional and political crisis. The IMF confirmed progress towards an agreement, and there is a better price for crude oil. Ecuador’s country risk has been declining. It is at 1,141 points as of April 18th, having dropped more than 900 points so far in 2024 […]
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In an effort to mitigate this pressing concern, the National Service for Persons Deprived of Liberty and Adolescent Offenders (SNAI,) has outlined comprehensive plans aimed at addressing the root causes of overcrowding and enhancing the overall efficacy of the prison system. At the forefront of these initiatives is the proposal to construct two maximum security […]
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Ismael Zambada, known as ‘El Mayo,’ and Giovanny Rojas, alias ‘Araña,’ have emerged as the prime focus of Ecuador’s anti-crime efforts, according to government sources. Since the eruption of a security crisis in early 2021, both domestic and international experts have consistently pointed to the pervasive influence of international drug syndicates as the chief instigators […]
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Congratulations to the Ecuadorian people for taking democracy into their hands and voting YES on 9 of the 11 questions on Sunday’s Popular Consultation. And congratulations to President Noboa for bringing forth to the people, exactly what the needed and wanted. For those of you who haven’t been paying attention to the voting, I’ll share […]
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According to the regulations, euthanasia in Ecuador can be performed in hospitals of the National Health System or the patient's home. These are the requirements. On Friday, April 12, 2024, the Ministry of Health of Ecuador published in the Official Registry the...
Negotiations between Ecuador and the IMF are nearly finished, and all signs point to a $3 billion lifeline for the country. Ecuador found itself at a pivotal juncture, poised on the cusp of a significant agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a pact that could potentially reshape its economic landscape. Amidst the backdrop of […]
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Ten police officers arrested as part of syndicate of organized crime. The involvement of police officers in aiding a narco-criminal organization to dodge law enforcement authorities was unearthed in a significant operation dubbed “Jaguar,” which unfolded on Thursday, April 18th. This operation, spearheaded by the Prosecutor’s Office, culminated in the apprehension of 14 individuals, with […]
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Update to: Vice President Verónica Abad’s son to face trial in ‘Nene’ case Published: Volume 8, Issue 25 Judge María Fernanda Castro approved Barreiro’s request, suspending his preventive detention during a hearing held on April 11, 2024. Sebastián Barreiro, the son of Vice President Verónica Abad, faces charges of allegedly offering to traffic influence in […]
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Testimonies reveled Odebrecht paid bribes to Pólit, Glas and Correa advisor. The trial against Carlos Pólit Faggioni, the former Comptroller General of Ecuador, unfolding in Miami, has cast a revealing spotlight on the murky relationships that construction...
Some of these suspensions have coincided with acts of violence such as the murder of the mayor of San Vicente, Brigitte García. The tourism sector in Manabí has been severely impacted by rising insecurity, leading to significant disruptions including the cancellation...
Long lines formed outside Huancavilca Military Fort starting at 07:00 this Saturday. Deivis Campaña traveled from Valencia on Friday night to reach Huancavilca Military Fort on the road to Daule, aiming to secure a spot in the Fortaleza 2024 military retraining program. Like him, hundreds of reservists, who completed their training between 1984 and 2003, […]
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Pronaca's Inaexpo commands a 43% market share. While Costa Rica initiated palm heart production, Ecuador has overtaken it over the years. Long palmetto stems are transported by truck from the plantations of 135 farmers to the Agricultural Exporting Industry (Inaexpo)...
The National Assembly of Ecuador has seen significant shifts in its composition and the political landscape following 150 days of the current legislative session. These changes are marked by high-profile incidents, including legislative decisions favoring the executive branch and a contentious raid on the Mexican Embassy in Quito, which concluded with the detention of former […]
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I’m knocked down and drug out this week. I’ve got the flu. Believe it or not it is the first time in my 10 years of living here that I have gotten sick with anything; a cold, the flu, food poisoning, I mean anything. So, I really don’t have the energy to say much, except […]
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Mexico is the second-most popular destination for remittances sent from Ecuador, serving as a crucial financial lifeline for migrants aiming to reach the United States. Before the year 2018, the annual remittances sent to Mexico rarely exceeded $10 million. This figure saw a significant increase, thereafter, doubling in size and then experiencing a remarkable growth […]
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Update to: 2024 Aeronautical Optimism Surges with Low-Cost Airline, Expanded Routes to Panama and Madrid Published: Volume 8, Issue 14 Chilean carrier Sky Airline has been granted authorization to commence operations in Ecuador, with plans to begin by the end of 2024, as announced by Roberto Luque, the Ecuadorian Minister of Public Works and Transportation. […]
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After 120 days, the investigation by the Prosecutor’s Office in the Metastasis case has concluded. During this period, several revelations have shaken the country. On December 14, 2023, the political and judicial landscape in Ecuador changed. The uncovering of the Metastasis case impacted all spheres of the country, bringing to light the corrupt management of […]
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Update to: The country risk has declined to 1,180 points, attributed to the visit of an IMF mission to Ecuador and the surge in crude oil prices Published: Volume 8, Issue 27 Ecuador’s country risk indicator, which assesses the probability of the nation defaulting on its external debt, recorded a slight increase amid a recent […]
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The events that unfolded on the night of Friday, April 5th, resulted in a breakdown in relations between both countries. The raid by Ecuadorian police officers on the Mexican Embassy in Quito has brought the country into the international spotlight. On Friday, April 5th, uniformed officers entered the diplomatic headquarters to arrest the former vice […]
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Coffee production has declined to the point where Ecuador is now importing coffee from Brazil, Vietnam, Colombia, Central America, the United States, and other markets. Coffee production in Ecuador has been declining for many years. Although there are no accurate...
I’m going to say it right now so there is no confusion on where I stand: I am behind Noboa and his decision to raid the Mexican embassy to arrest Jorge David Glas Espinel, the corrupt former Vice President of Ecuador. Now, would I have done it, or would I have recommended he do it […]
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This record number reflects the new wave of migration that has surged following the COVID-19 pandemic. Between 2021 and 2023, a total of 351,966 Ecuadorians are registered as having left the national borders and not returned. This number surpasses the 183,307 individuals who left and did not return during the period of 2014-2019, prior to […]
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Analysts cautiously suggest that the diplomatic collapse between Ecuador and Mexico will have a minor impact on trade. Diplomatic tensions between Ecuador and Mexico escalated following the arrest of former vice president Jorge Glas within the Quito embassy premises....
The three climbers were seen falling into a crevasse on Friday morning. Firefighters have temporarily halted their search efforts for the missing climbers who found themselves trapped by a landslide just meters away from the summit of the Cayambe volcano. The incident, which occurred amidst the rugged terrain of the Santa Bárbara crevasse at approximately […]
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The contracting of new electricity generation is still pending. According to Cenace, the country needs to incorporate 475 megawatts in 2024. The contribution of hydroelectric plants in Ecuador has decreased in recent weeks, while at the same time Colombia has reduced...
Update to: Tragic Bus Accident in Mexico Leaves Two Dead and 19 Injured, Including Ecuadorian migrants Published: Volume 7, Issue 52 The incident, which occurred at noon on Thursday, April 4th, at kilometer 110, resulted in one Ecuadorian individual being transported by helicopter to the Salvador Zubirán General Hospital to receive medical care. The 41-year-old […]
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Update to: Ecuador’s country risk drops 130 points in one week Published: Volume 8, Issue 23 As of April 4, 2024, Ecuador’s country risk stands at 1,180 points, marking a decrease of 53 points since March 31. This reduction is observed amidst negotiations for a new agreement with the IMF. This figure represents the lowest […]
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