The renegotiation of contracts between Claro and Movistar, two major mobile telephony operators in Ecuador, is currently at a standstill as their 15-year concessions are about to expire. The Telecommunications Regulation and Control Agency (Arcotel) suspended the...
The state holding company is considering partnering with mining companies to develop new electricity generation projects. Corporación Eléctrica de Ecuador (Celac), the state holding company in Ecuador, is actively seeking partners to collaborate on new power...
Authorities have implemented a comprehensive plan to ‘save’ the Chola Cuencana area in the Azuayan capital. The ‘Chole Cuencana’ sector—extending out from the traffic roundabout at Avenues España, Gaspar Sangurima, Huayna Cápac and Hurtado de Mendoza— has been...
Update to: Air passenger traffic grows in Quito after the pandemic Published: Volume 7, Issue 16 Latam Airlines has increased its flight frequencies between Quito and Cuenca, further enhancing the air connection between the two cities. Starting from Monday, July 3, 2023, there will be a total of 28 weekly flights on this route, with […]
Seven out of the eight presidential candidates vying for the upcoming elections in the Republic are set to face scrutiny over their tax payments. The Internal Revenue Service (SRI) has scheduled appointments with these candidates as part of their tax payment control process. Francisco Briones, the director of the SRI, revealed that seven candidates have […]
Strong investments promote the construction of residential projects in Cuenca, but the sector is concerned that demand will not grow at the same rate. The construction sector in Cuenca is experiencing a boost in residential projects, driven by strong investments. However, there are concerns that demand may not keep up with the rapid growth. After […]
Ecuadorians who aspire to migrate to the United States have four main legal pathways available to them. Many don’t need to risk their lives in dangerous desert crossings with ‘coyotes.” According to a recent survey conducted by the Interdisciplinary Development Consulting (CID Gallup), 47% of Ecuadorians expressed their desire to migrate to the United States […]
Three Zone 8 cities account for over 1,200 murders in first three months of 2023. During the first quarter of 2023, the cities of Guayaquil, Durán, and Samborondón in Zone 8 of Ecuador experienced a disturbing surge in violent deaths, with a staggering total of 1,255 murders. This marked an alarming increase of nearly 100% […]
Update to: Crisis in Galapagos: Food Prices Soar and Corruption Takes Hold Published: Volume 7, Issue 38 The Norwegian vessel ‘Cygnus’ has joined the cargo transportation system to supply products to the Galapagos Islands. It is expected to set sail in mid-July with 116 containers containing various basic necessities. This move aims to address the […]
Update to: Starting in June Avianca will have direct flights between Quito and Cancun, Mexico Published: Volume 7, Issue 34 Avianca has announced the indefinite suspension of its flights from Cartagena and Medellín to Guayaquil, which were launched in March 2023. The decision to discontinue these routes is part of Avianca’s efforts to optimize its […]
Update to: Growth of Ecuadorian economy expected to be minimal in 2023 Published: Volume 7, Issue 14 The unremarkable growth in first quarter GDP (0.7%) marked the lowest increase in the past eight quarters, as stated by the Central Bank. This information was published in the Quarterly National Accounts on June 30, 2023. The primary […]
In case you haven’t figured it out, when I write about something that is going to be in the current issue of The Cuenca Dispatch, it’s because I get an advanced copy each week so that I can see if anything in it raises the hackles on my neck. And so…let’s talk crime. Wow, how […]