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Volume 8, Issue 23

Update: Tragedy Strikes: Three Ecuadorian Migrants Murdered in Chiapas, Mexico

Update to: Ecuadorian Child Fatally Wounded in Sonora, Mexico Migrant Assault Published: Volume 8, Issue 20 According to a report from the organization 1-800 Migrante released last Friday, each of the victims were from Guayaquil. This tragic event marks another grim chapter in the plight of Ecuadorian migrants in Mexico, with three compatriots falling victim […]

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Government Vows to Maintain Military Presence in Prisons Amid Ongoing Purge

Government Vows to Maintain Military Presence in Prisons Amid Ongoing Purge

In a resolute stance on prison security, Vice Minister of Government emphasized the enduring presence of the military in Ecuador’s penitentiary centers. Speaking in a recent interview, Vice Minister of Government Esteban Torres assured the public that the government would not withdraw military support from prisons, underscoring the ongoing commitment to what he termed as […]

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If only…

If only…

So, in this issue, we’ve got a rundown on the ongoing corruption prosecutions in Ecuador, namely the Metastasis and Purge cases. And I, for one, am downright ecstatic about it! At long last, we’ve got two branches of government—Justice and Executive—that are dead set on rooting out corruption wherever it rears its ugly head. Admittedly, […]

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Update: Ecuador’s country risk drops 130 points in one week

Update to: Country risk below 1,500 points Published: Volume 8, Issue 21 Ecuador’s country risk dropped by 130 points in just one week, closing at 1,290 on March 6, 2024. This significant decrease from the previous mark of 1,420 on February 29th reflects market optimism sparked by Ecuador’s efforts to secure a credit agreement with […]

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Navigating the Dynamic Terrain of Ecuador’s Low-Cost Aviation Market

Navigating the Dynamic Terrain of Ecuador’s Low-Cost Aviation Market

The aviation landscape in Ecuador’s ‘low-cost’ market showcases a dynamic of arrivals and departures, reflecting a sector that is yet to fully consolidate. Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito recently welcomed JetSmart on March 6th, 2024. However, this arrival coincides with the impending departure of another ‘low-cost’ carrier, Wingo, in April. JetSmart, a Chilean airline […]

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Update: Security Measures Yield Significant Decrease in Violent Deaths, State of Emergency Continues

Update to: Sharp Decline in Violent Deaths Marks Ecuador’s Struggle Against Internal Armed Conflict Published: Volume 8, Issue 18 During the state of emergency in Ecuador, there has been a significant reduction in violent deaths, with more than a 45% decrease. The national government has extended this regime for another 30 days. As of March […]

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President of Guayas Court Resigns Amid Corruption Allegations as Purge Investigation Triggers Judicial Crisis

President of Guayas Court Resigns Amid Corruption Allegations as Purge Investigation Triggers Judicial Crisis

The recent arrests of seven Guayas judges on charges of organized crime have plunged the court into a state of chaos, compounded by González’s resignation. In a seismic upheaval within the judicial echelons of Guayas, Hugo González, who had recently ascended to the presidency of the Court of Justice, tendered his irrevocable resignation on the […]

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