New structure merges several portfolios as the administration says it is seeking a leaner Executive branch.
Noboa unveils smaller cabinet as government cuts ministries to 10
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Volume 10, Issue 32
June 14, 2026
Forecasters warn 2026 El Niño could rank among strongest on record
Global weather agencies say the Pacific warming event could peak late this year and disrupt weather worldwide.
Quito’s historic heart thrives by day but empties after dark
Tourism has revived the capital’s old town, but residents and nightlife continue to disappear.
Fuel probe puts Guayaquil mayor’s companies and family assets under court pressure
Prosecutors say subsidized diesel profits were hidden through companies, offshore billing and real estate holdings.
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Assembly backs Ecuador’s exit from regional payment system
Lawmakers approved withdrawal from a trade mechanism critics say had become inactive and vulnerable to abuse.
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Money trail in Esmeraldas case leads from cash deliveries to Miami transfer
Prosecutors say public funds were allegedly moved through couriers, front men, luxury purchases and foreign accounts.
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Fuel costs push Ecuadorians toward electric cars as gasoline and diesel climb again
Rising pump prices are changing household budgets and accelerating interest in electric vehicles across Ecuador.
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Old Febres school to be restored as Cuenca reclaims a corner of memory
Historic building will become a cultural and public-use space after years of deterioration.
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Peñaloza prepares to lead Cuenca as Zamora faces six-month political suspension
Mayor says he will seek clarification of tribunal ruling before vice mayor assumes office temporarily.
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