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Volume 8, Issue 08
Lasso took over during economic rebound, Noboa inherits a sluggish economy and few options

Lasso took over during economic rebound, Noboa inherits a sluggish economy and few options

Daniel Noboa has taken on the responsibility of leading a nation that is teetering on the edge of defaulting on its international loans, facing a potential increase in the poverty rate, and encountering limited options for securing additional funding.

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New process for United States family reunification program for Ecuadorians

New process for United States family reunification program for Ecuadorians

New reunification process for Ecuadorian nationals targets migrants whose family members are legal permanent residents or citizens of the U.S.

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Indigenous communities in Cotopaxi and Tungurahua will force foreigners to leave their territories

Indigenous communities in Cotopaxi and Tungurahua will force foreigners to leave their territories

Saquisilí, in the Cotopaxi province, is waiting on census results before they make a move, but in the Tungurahua town of Salasaca, the mayor says there are ready to use ‘indigenous justice’ to clear out foreigners.

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The turbulent insecurity legacy of Guillermo Lasso’s government

The turbulent insecurity legacy of Guillermo Lasso’s government

Guillermo Lasso’s presidency, spanning nearly 30 months, will be remembered for an exacerbation of violence, intensified drug seizures, unbridled prison chaos, and a paradoxical rise in organized crime at the expense of common criminal activities. As the administration concluded on November 23, 2023, the prevailing sentiment was one of unfulfilled promises and mounting security challenges.

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Ministry of Energy unveils new plan to battle energy shortage

Ministry of Energy unveils new plan to battle energy shortage

The Ministry of Energy has unveiled a comprehensive plan aimed at addressing the persistent issue of blackouts in the country. This initiative comes as a response to the recent challenges faced during the transition of power from the previous government to the current one, marked by unsuccessful attempts to secure additional electricity before the end of the term.

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Noboa government will keep strategies against organized crime close to the vest

Noboa government will keep strategies against organized crime close to the vest

President Daniel Noboa is implementing a reserved policy on strategies to combat organized crime, marking a shift in the security landscape of his government.

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“I don’t feel so well”

“I don’t feel so well”

Ah, buckle up, folks! Remember those amusement park rides that spun you so fast you’d revisit your lunch in reverse? Yeah, the “Tilt-A-Whirl,” the “Whip,” and the absurdly named “Vomit Comet.” Childhood memories, right? Well, my life recently decided to emulate these nausea-inducing adventures, minus the corndogs and fired clams – although, I wouldn’t mind […]

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In shocking move, Vice President Abad ordered to move to Ecuadorian Embassy in Tel Aviv and become ‘a collaborator for peace’

In shocking move, Vice President Abad ordered to move to Ecuadorian Embassy in Tel Aviv and become ‘a collaborator for peace’

President Daniel Noboa has intensified the estrangement within the Executive Branch by issuing a decree to overhaul the role of Vice President Verónica Abad. This restructuring, outlined in Executive Decree No. 30, places the Ministry of Labor and the National Planning Secretariat in charge of implementing the changes, signaling a significant reduction in the responsibilities assigned to Vice President Abad.

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