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Volume 8, Issue 06
November 12, 2023
The pen is mightier…

The pen is mightier…

Last week, I penned a column anticipating a mix of positive and negative reactions, and I received just that. If you haven’t perused the responses yet, feel free to do so and drop your thoughts in the comments. That’s where I’ll leave it. One silver lining from the feedback is that our readers can observe […]

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2024 basic salary will no longer hinge on Guillermo Lasso’s promise

2024 basic salary will no longer hinge on Guillermo Lasso’s promise

As the transition of power to Daniel Noboa has accelerated, altering the political landscape, the imperative to finalize any salary adjustments looms large with the Salary Council facing a deadline of November 30th.

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2023 Index on freedom of the press finds Ecuador with a score below the low regional average

2023 Index on freedom of the press finds Ecuador with a score below the low regional average

The Chapultepec Index of Press Freedom 2023, presented during the seventy-ninth session of the General Assembly of the Inter-American Society of Press (SIP) in Mexico, reveals concerning trends not only in Ecuador but also in Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Cuba, where there are constant regressions adversely affecting communication rights.

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Noboa government has 2,968 “trust” positions to fill

Noboa government has 2,968 “trust” positions to fill

These positions are distributed across ten levels, representing the highest hierarchical levels according to the Organic Law of Public Service (Losep). As with any change in leadership, the new government aims to populate these key roles with individuals aligned with its vision and goals.

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Legal battle surrounding euthanasia case takes step forward as Court sets a date for hearing

Legal battle surrounding euthanasia case takes step forward as Court sets a date for hearing

Paola Roldán, confined to her bed due Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, initiated legal proceedings challenging the constitutionality of a specific article in the Comprehensive Organic Penal Code (COIP). Her primary objective is to advocate for the decriminalization of euthanasia within the country.

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The gravity of women’s circumstances in Ecuador has garnered recognition from the prospective Minister of Foreign Affairs

The gravity of women’s circumstances in Ecuador has garnered recognition from the prospective Minister of Foreign Affairs

Gabriela Sommerfeld, the businesswoman set to join President-elect Daniel Noboa’s cabinet, voiced her apprehension about the severe situation faced by women in the country. On November 10th, the third edition of the Women Economic Forum (WEF) took place in Quito, focusing on culture and development cooperation. Gabriela Sommerfeld and Isabel Noboa, the aunt of Daniel […]

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Update: Migrants, including those from Ecuador, face harrowing conditions in the Darién Gap

Update to: Ecuadorians Become Second Largest Group Crossing Darién Jungle in 2023 Published: volume 7, Issue 43 A recent report by Human Rights Watch sheds light on a litany of abuses suffered by those traversing the jungles of Colombia and Panama, encompassing assaults, extortions, sexual abuse, disappearances, and even death. The organization monitoring human rights […]

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Update: Cuenca Airport Secures Agreement for Management of International Flight Authorization

Update to: Cuenca airport has extended its operating hours Published: Volume 7, Issue 48 On November 13, 2023, the Municipality of Cuenca and the Ministry of the Interior formalized an agreement marking a significant step towards Mariscal Lamar Airport’s international operations. The signed agreements pave the way for the implementation of immigration and anti-drug controls […]

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