Rising amortizations, short maturities, and bond repayments force the government to juggle refinancing, credibility, and fiscal survival. Ecuador is heading into one of its most demanding fiscal years in recent memory, with public debt payments scheduled for 2026...
Projections point to record non-oil exports, deeper trade ties, and a tourism sector gaining economic weight. Ecuador’s economic strategy for the next two years leans heavily on a single premise: that a diversified export base and a stronger tourism industry can...
Weather agency warns storms will peak over several days, raising risks for roads, homes, and unstable terrain nationwide. After weeks marked by dryness in key parts of the country, Ecuador is now bracing for a sharp shift in weather as heavy rains and storms spread...
Arrest of Venezuela’s leader triggers regional rhetoric, accusations of foreign meddling and an escalating war of words at home. The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces and his transfer to New York has sent shockwaves far beyond Caracas,...
Despite political strain and insecurity, 2025 delivered moments of progress that reshaped how Ecuador was seen at home and abroad. For much of 2025, Ecuador’s public conversation was dominated by crime, fiscal pressure, and institutional stress. Yet beyond the daily headlines, a quieter set of developments unfolded across the economy, diplomacy, culture, environment, and sport—moments […]
Government cites national security and asylum integrity amid regional moves following dramatic shifts in Venezuela’s power structure. Ecuador has imposed new immigration restrictions targeting Venezuelan citizens linked to the government of Nicolás Maduro, marking a sharp escalation in regional efforts to prevent figures associated with Caracas’ power structure from seeking refuge abroad. The decision, announced […]
Rising demand, investor interest and uneven supply are reshaping sales and rentals in Guayaquil, Quito and Cuenca. Ecuador’s real estate market closed 2025 in a state of uneven recovery, marked by firming sale prices in some cities, rapid rent increases in others, and growing concern over affordability in places where supply is tight. Data from […]
Economic growth cools, debt strategy returns, and policy decisions reshape key sectors across the country. Ecuador enters 2026 facing a markedly tougher economic landscape than the one it experienced a year earlier. After a period of recovery-driven growth in 2025, forecasts now point to a slowdown shaped by weaker oil output, an uncertain global economy, […]
Authorities warn that drugging victims has become a central tactic in express kidnappings targeting young adults. Nightlife in Quito has taken on a darker edge as police and prosecutors confront a surge in express kidnappings linked to the use of scopolamine, a drug that leaves victims disoriented, compliant, and often unable to recall what happened […]