Two new criminal investigations against former Vice President Jorge Glas could reverse his provisional freedom and pre-release. On May 30th, a Pichincha Criminal Guarantees judge confirmed to Glas that he had two years, eleven months and fifteen days left to complete...
The company announced an investment of more than $140 million for the construction of a new plant in Brazil, with construction set to begin in one month. Electrolux, a leading household appliance manufacturer, is set to enhance its presence in the Ecuadorian market by doubling its imports of appliances from Brazil. This expansion comes as […]
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CORRECTION NOTICE On June 5, 2023, The Cuenca Dispatch published the story “Malacatos home invasion leaves Colorado mother dead, two of three suspects arrested and charged.” The story incorrectly stated that two suspects had been arrested for the murder (and that a...
Update to: Ecuadorians among top three nationalities crossing the perilous Darién jungle Published: volume 7, Issue 28 In recent weeks, Panamanian authorities have discovered 10 bodies of irregular migrants who tragically drowned in the swollen rivers of the Darién jungle, located on the southern border with Colombia. Despite the perilous conditions, migrants persist in attempting […]
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Cuenca authorities are currently investigating organizations involved in the business of offering quick loans, but detecting these criminal structures proves to be a challenging task. The trend of quick loans, a form of usury known as 'chulco,' has been on the rise in...
Azuayan industry relies on three transportation routes to facilitate the movement of raw materials and products, yet only one route has remained operational this year. Road closures have significantly increased production costs in the Azuayan industry, which heavily...
Update to: Radar consortium plans to fight Cuenca’s new mayor on contract termination Published: volume 7, Issue 29 The new manager and members of the Board of Directors of the Mobility, Transit, and Transport Company (EMOV EP) are awaiting several reports to determine the course of action regarding new radar placements in Cuenca. EMOV is […]
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Time and hope is running out in the search for victims of the March 26th landslide that has claimed already 61 lives. The families of the 14 people still missing in the Alausí landslide are relying on the efforts of 90 firefighters and soldiers who continue to work diligently on the site, despite the approaching […]
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Well, you’ve gone and done it now. President Guillermo Lasso has confirmed that he won’t run again in this special upcoming election. Can you say, “shot yourself in the foot?” I mean, let’s review what this guy pulled off in 2 years. He contained a pandemic that was ravaging this country by rapidly getting 90% […]
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Guayas prosecutor involved in murder trial is assassinated in Durán, adding to a growing list of slain members of the judiciary. In a tragic series of events, Ecuador has witnessed the targeted killings of judges and prosecutors in 2022 and 2023. The latest victim was prosecutor Leonardo Palacios, who was assassinated on the night of […]
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