Three Ecuadorians are confirmed among the first deportees sent to a conflict-scarred African nation.
Ecuador seeks answers as migrants are rerouted from the United States to Congo
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Volume 10, Issue 24
April 19, 2026
Prosperity report exposes Ecuador’s uneven foundations
Social gains help hold the country up, but weak institutions and a narrow economy drag it down.
IESS pension debate sharpens as Ecuador’s retirement system strains under growing deficits
Low contribution thresholds, an outdated formula, and rising state support are fueling concern over long-term sustainability.
Court fight over election calendar shifts to Ecuador’s highest bench
Correísmo keeps alive a legal challenge as electoral judges close off other routes against the vote change.
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Banana blight threat could cost Ecuador billions, study warns
New projections show Fusarium could erode exports, jobs and Ecuador’s dominance in the global banana trade.
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Durán program tries to pull children away from gangs before the streets claim them
Police, schools and private partners are testing whether structure and support can outpace criminal recruitment.
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Grid under strain as Ecuador faces growing blackout threat
Warnings from the national operator point to overloaded networks, rising demand and the risk of wider power failures.
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