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Volume 8, Issue 20
February 18, 2024
Former Prison Guard Finds Perilous Path to Freedom

Former Prison Guard Finds Perilous Path to Freedom

In the shadow of uncertainty and danger, Rodrigo, a former prison guard in Ecuador, reflects on his harrowing journey to the United States. As he recounts his tale, the stark realities of the Ecuadorian migration crisis come into sharp focus, revealing a landscape marred by violence, exploitation, and despair.

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Russian Delegation to Inspect Ecuadorian Banana Farms Following Resumption of Exports

Russian Delegation to Inspect Ecuadorian Banana Farms Following Resumption of Exports

Both administrations maintain that the halt in banana imports to Russia was unrelated to Ecuador’s proposed sale of Russian weapons to the USA as ‘scrap metal.’ Nevertheless, the underlying matter of the weapons transfer remained discernible.

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Ecuador’s Improved Energy Outlook

Ecuador’s Improved Energy Outlook

Although the necessity for blackouts has ceased, Cenace cautions that the forthcoming dry season could entail diminished rainfall and potentially extend for a longer duration. Such conditions might once more necessitate the implementation of blackouts.

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Peaceful Times

Peaceful Times

Now that carnival is over, we can return to our regular routines! Amongst the cacophony of noise, bustling traffic, and the merry revelers, one aspect stands out to me. Despite tens of thousands of Ecuadorians traversing the country in search of the ultimate party spot, and hundreds of thousands more celebrating in their hometowns, there […]

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Ecuador’s National Development Plan Receives Unanimous Approval, Pledges $1.6 Billion Investment

Ecuador’s National Development Plan Receives Unanimous Approval, Pledges $1.6 Billion Investment

The ambitious development plan’s realization hinges on the National Assembly’s approval of the Annual Investment Plan.Top of Form

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Ecuadorians’ Exodus to Mexico Surges by 220% in 2023

Ecuadorians’ Exodus to Mexico Surges by 220% in 2023

The migration landscape in Mexico is witnessing unprecedented shifts as irregular migration, particularly among Ecuadorians, experiences a significant surge.

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Update: Ecuador’s 2022 Census Unveils 425,045 Immigrants from 189 Countries”

 Among these immigrants, the largest populations hail from Venezuela, Colombia, Spain, and Peru, with Americans comprising a smaller portion at 14,424.

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Update: Ecuadorian Child Fatally Wounded in Sonora, Mexico Migrant Assault

Update to: An Astonishing 2,898 Children from Ecuador Held at US-Mexico Border” Published: Volume 8, Issue 5 An Ecuadorian child tragically lost their life in Sonora, Mexico, following a heinous armed attack targeting migrants. Reports from Mexican media detail the harrowing incident wherein an armed gang assaulted two trucks transporting migrants, resulting in 10 individuals […]

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President Daniel Noboa of Ecuador Bolsters Diplomatic Ties with the United States

President Daniel Noboa of Ecuador Bolsters Diplomatic Ties with the United States

In a bid to strengthen international cooperation, President Daniel Noboa of Ecuador embarked on a significant diplomatic mission, cementing ties with the United States during a crucial meeting in Guayaquil. The encounter, shrouded in secrecy, unfolded behind closed doors, leaving much speculation but little concrete detail about the discussions that transpired.

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