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Volume 8, Issue 15
Colombia Boosts Border Security Amidst Ecuadorian Internal Conflict

Colombia Boosts Border Security Amidst Ecuadorian Internal Conflict

Colombia has activated three military posts in the sectors of Chiles, Carlosama and La Victoria, in front of the Ecuadorian border towns of Tufiño, Tulcán and El Carmelo. In response to the internal conflict in Ecuador, Colombia has activated operations at the Rumichaca international bridge, a strategic area dividing the border cities of Ipiales (Colombia) […]

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Ecuador Grapples with Internal Conflict as International Powers Extend Offers of Support

Ecuador Grapples with Internal Conflict as International Powers Extend Offers of Support

President Daniel Noboa receives offers of cooperation, notably from the United States, while Russia expresses hope for Ecuador’s independent resolution of the internal conflict. In a dramatic turn of events, Ecuador finds itself at the center of an internal armed conflict that has garnered attention from major global players. President Daniel Noboa, grappling with the […]

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Popular Consultation Question Proposes Constitutional Amendment for Broader ‘Urgent’ Bills Authority

Popular Consultation Question Proposes Constitutional Amendment for Broader ‘Urgent’ Bills Authority

Question 4 of Noboa’s popular consultation seeks to allow non-economic bills to be sent as urgent to the Assembly. In a significant move, President Daniel Noboa has put forward the fourth question in the second questionnaire of his popular consultation, aiming to reform the Law of the Legislative Function and amend Article 140 of the […]

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National Court Rejects Final Appeal in Bribery Case, Confirming Sentences for Former President Correa and Others

Update to: After Ecuador’s highest appellate court confirms guilt and sentences of defendants in Bribery 2012-2016 case, Correa can never run for public office again Published: Volume 4, Issue 50 In a decisive move, the Criminal Chamber of the National Court of Justice dismissed the last appeal related to the Bribery case, ultimately solidifying the […]

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Remain steadfast

Remain steadfast

Last week, I shared my attempt to stay optimistic about the situation in Ecuador, and this week has brought some relief as I witness the military’s efforts paying off. With over 1,300 ‘suspected’ gang members now in custody, there’s a glimmer of hope for dismantling these groups. However, let’s not kid ourselves – this is […]

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Ministry of Transportation Confirms Normal Operations at Ecuadorian Airports

Update to: 2024 Aeronautical Optimism Surges with Low-Cost Airline, Expanded Routes to Panama and Madrid Published: Volume 8, Issue 14 In a statement from the Ministry of Transportation, it has been confirmed that airports in Ecuador continue to function without disruptions. The Armed Forces are diligently safeguarding both the interior and exterior of these airports […]

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