Authorities say most apprehensions involved alleged crimes rather than violations of Ecuador’s nighttime movement restrictions. Nearly 2,000 apprehensions in 10 days Ecuador’s police and military reported 1,989 apprehensions during security operations carried out...
The Assembly approved updated rules for delays, cancellations, overbooking and baggage, but presidential action comes next. Assembly approves sweeping aviation overhaul Ecuador’s National Assembly approved a new Organic Civil Aviation Law on September 24th, replacing...
Prosecutors seek a formal hearing and temporary detention as Zamora disputes allegations over unexplained assets. Prosecutors seek formal charges The criminal investigation into suspended Cuenca Mayor Cristian Zamora advanced this week after the Azuay Provincial...
The $3.56 million Casa U project targets students who leave their home provinces to study in Cuenca. Contract awarded for first residence The University of Cuenca is moving toward construction of its first student residence after the national government awarded a $3.563 million contract this week for a 408-bed complex at the university’s Balzay campus […]
Ecuador proposes tracking illicit money, sharing intelligence and making transnational crime a global security priority. Ecuador takes its security case to the UN President Daniel Noboa used Ecuador’s appearance before the United Nations General Assembly this week to argue that transnational organized crime can no longer be treated as a problem individual countries are expected […]
Azuay industries join conservation measures as officials try to preserve hydropower reserves through December. Reservoir continues to fall The Mazar reservoir, the most closely watched water reserve in Ecuador’s electricity system, fell to 2,134.6 meters above sea level on September 26th, its lowest level so far this month as the country entered an unusually early […]
A 30-egg tray now costs $3.80 at farms and more than $4.50 in some stores. Prices climb to highest level since 2023 The price of eggs has climbed to its highest level in nearly three years in Ecuador, with a tray of 30 large eggs reaching an average of $3.80 at producing farms during the […]
Floods, landslides and overflowing rivers are already causing serious damage before the expected peak of the phenomenon. Twenty-four emergencies remain active Heavy rain associated with the developing El Niño pattern has already left 24 active emergencies across six Ecuadorian provinces, providing an early test of preparations for a phenomenon expected to intensify later this year. […]
Six years after commercial service began, ridership has tripled but remains well short of financial sustainability. Ridership triples in six years Cuenca’s tram marked six years of commercial operation this week carrying about 28,000 passengers a day, more than three times the roughly 8,000 daily riders it had when service began in September 2020. The […]
The city is preparing for floods and landslides in lower areas while drought and fire threaten the highlands. Emergency committee remains in permanent session Cuenca has activated its Cantonal Emergency Operations Committee and placed it in permanent session as the city prepares for potentially severe and sharply different effects from El Niño. Acting Mayor Marisol […]