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Ecuador's Original English Language Newspaper

Volume 8, Issue 11
December 17, 2023
Have a Happy Holiday Season

Have a Happy Holiday Season

This marks my final appeal for support this year as we strive to help families in the Yunguilla Valley. By now you have heard of A Simple Box of Food, our initiative to bring underprivileged families here in the valley food for a few days, and some sweets, coloring...

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National Assembly reaches one month in office with five approved laws and active ‘Governance Agreement’

National Assembly reaches one month in office with five approved laws and active ‘Governance Agreement’

Experts say that prioritizing the nation’s requirements over individual group agendas will be crucial to the success of this legislature. In its inaugural month, the National Assembly has undertaken significant legislative endeavors, with five laws approved and the ‘governance agreement’ firmly in effect. A crucial aspect for the sustained success of this parliamentary term, which […]

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The rains return to Cuenca after more than 100 days of drought

The rains return to Cuenca after more than 100 days of drought

Cuenca sees the resurgence of rainfall following a drought lasting over 100 days Over the past four days, the rainfall has enhanced the water levels in Cuenca’s rivers, and there are forecasts indicating that precipitation will persist. After enduring more than 100 days of relentless drought, Cuenca finally witnessed a significant change as the skies […]

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Correa’s interference in the Metastasis arrests could lead to new charges

Correa’s interference in the Metastasis arrests could lead to new charges

Rafael Correa’s forewarning of the Metastasis case operation on social media has been deemed a criminal offense. Despite the former president’s disavowal of Wilman Terán, he is now facing legal repercussions for his actions. Rafael Correa took to social networks approximately 14 hours before the General Prosecutor’s Office executed the Metastasis case operation, alerting the […]

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EU trade agreement set to drop tariffs to 0% on hundreds of products

EU trade agreement set to drop tariffs to 0% on hundreds of products

The 2017 accord implemented step-by-step reductions on tariffs for all EU goods, with a significant number reaching a tariff rate of 0% as of January 1, 2024. In 2024, a significant reduction in prices is anticipated for a variety of European products, including perfumes, shampoos, and more, as 146 product types will no longer be […]

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Government increases unified basic salary to $460 after Conades can’t reach an agreement

Government increases unified basic salary to $460 after Conades can’t reach an agreement

 The unified basic salary for the year 2024 in Ecuador is set at $460, marking a $10 increase from the minimum wage established in 2023. President Daniel Noboa’s government announced this decision on December 15, 2023, and it will come into effect on January 1, 2024. The agreement to raise the unified basic salary (UBS) […]

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Metastasis case unveiled Ecuador’s deep-rooted corruption

Metastasis case unveiled Ecuador’s deep-rooted corruption

In a dramatic turn of events that has left Ecuador’s political, judicial, and security landscapes reeling, Prosecutor Diana Salazar has orchestrated a groundbreaking operation – Metastasis – to expose a complex and entrenched organized crime network within the state. As the nation grapples with political, judicial, and criminal entanglements, the Metastasis case, under the determined […]

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