More visas have been issued at the U.S. embassy in Quito than at the consulate in Guayaquil since 2000. Olivia, aged 20, received her first type B tourist visa to the United States (USA) in 2015. It was valid for five years and required renewal in 2020, which was not...
This week’s column will be the shortest I’ve written in more than eight years. Why? I have a virus. Not the flu. Not Covid-19. No, I have a computer virus. And just writing these short sentences is taking a long time. I’m not sure how I got the virus. I’m very careful. I don’t open […]
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With 106 affirmative votes from the legislators, the regulations have been approved. These regulations will now proceed to the national government for ratification or potential partial or total veto. Amidst a bustling atmosphere of laughter and applause, the approval of the reform bill signifies a significant boost to the decentralized autonomous governments (GAD). This bill […]
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After the murder of an older adult who refused to vacate his house, neighbors asked the police for help. At least 200 police officers arrived early this Wednesday, May 8th, at Ciudad Victoria, a housing project in the northwest of Guayaquil that, in recent years, has been occupied by members of criminal gangs that cause […]
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These permits, which are granted based on the environmental impact, play a crucial role in ensuring the sustainability and environmental responsibility of development projects, as outlined in the regulations of the Environmental Organic Code. The construction of a real estate project in the Olón commune has sparked significant concerns and protests among the local residents, […]
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Update to: Vice President’s Son Posts $20,000 Bond to Secure Release from La Roca Published: Volume 8, Issue 29 Francisco Sebastián Barreiro, son of Vice President Verónica Abad, walked out of La Roca maximum security prison on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, almost a month after posting $20,000 bail. Now, he will be subject to alternative […]
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The government of Ecuador, under the leadership of Minister Roberto Luque, is embarking on a comprehensive set of reforms aimed at revitalizing and expanding private electricity generation within the country. Energy Minister Roberto Luque's recent pronouncements shed...
Noboa says, “We were not going to allow a fugitive from justice to be extradited from Ecuador.” During an event held at the Cuartel Modelo in Guayaquil, President Daniel Noboa briefly referenced the arrest of former Vice President Jorge Glas, who is currently detained...
The primary destination for Ecuadorians who departed the country in 2023 was the United States, with over 76% stating their purpose as ‘tourism.’ Data from the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INEC) illustrates the progression of Ecuadorian migration, primarily towards the United States. In 2023, there was a noticeable trend of compatriots leaving the […]
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Update to: January Rescue Operation in Puebla, Mexico Saves 319 Ecuadorian Migrants Published: Volume 8, Issue 18 In Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, municipal authorities rescued 140 migrants from three different nationalities, including Ecuadorians, who had been kidnapped. Municipal uniformed personnel successfully executed the rescue operation and apprehended four individuals. The rescue, reported on Saturday, May 4th, […]
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