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Volume 8, Issue 32
Former Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa Faces Treason Charges Amid Diplomatic Crisis with Mexico

Former Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa Faces Treason Charges Amid Diplomatic Crisis with Mexico

Rafael Correa has appointed a lawyer in the investigation for ‘treason to the country’, and the Prosecutor’s Office has ordered the first proceedings. The complaint for treason was filed after comments made by Rafael Correa regarding the detention of Jorge Glas at the Mexican Embassy. Former President Rafael Correa, previously a “reported subject,” is now […]

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With delivery of new tax-exempt taxis Kia affirms it plans to stay in Ecuador

With delivery of new tax-exempt taxis Kia affirms it plans to stay in Ecuador

An agreement between the South Korean brand, the Ministry of Transportation, and Fedotaxis allows the Soluto model to be sold for $13,999 in that sector. Kia, a leading automotive brand, has recently made significant strides in the Ecuadorian market by delivering the first batch of exempt taxis, signaling its steadfast commitment to the country’s automotive […]

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El Niño phenomenon has been declared inactive in Ecuador; heavy rain predicted for late May

Update to: El Niño is weakening in Ecuador, though rainfall and extreme heat persist. Published: Volume 8, Issue 25 The Regional Committee responsible for monitoring this climatic situation, the ERFEN, determined that oceanographic conditions in the Ecuadorian sea are trending towards neutrality. “The effects of El Niño in Ecuador are minimal, prompting the Committee to […]

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Digging for dirt

Digging for dirt

Is it possible? Is the country finally in a period of relative calm? I mean, the electricity is back on, the Army continues to control the streets, oil is back up to $82 a barrel, and the biggest political battle last week was over the President’s wife wanting to develop a 5.6-acre piece of property […]

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Ecuadorian Consular Services in Mexico to Cease Operations on May 16th

Update to: Police raid Mexican embassy in Quito to apprehend Jorge Glas Published: Volume 8, Issue 27 According to an official statement from the Ecuadorian Foreign Ministry, consulates in Mexico City and Monterrey will cease operations after May 15, 2024. As of May 16th, Ecuadorians in Mexico needing consular services must turn to offices in […]

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Government Mandates Electric Companies Refund 50% of April Bills, Effective May 29th

Update to: Minister of Energy Advocates for Legislation Empowering Private Companies in Electrical Supply Sector Published: Volume 8, Issue 31 Companies are instructed to adjust their systems, so users see the discount directly in their bills. This plan, initiated by the National Government, aims to assist citizens affected by recent power outages. President Daniel Noboa’s […]

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President Noboa has established a committee to execute the popular will regarding Yasuní ITT

President Noboa has established a committee to execute the popular will regarding Yasuní ITT

The Committee will be chaired by the highest authority of the Ministry of Energy and Mines. President Daniel Noboa decreed the creation of the Committee for the Execution of the Popular Will of the Yasuní ITT (CEVP Yasuní -ITT) with the purpose of complying with the popular will regarding the progressive and orderly withdrawal of […]

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Mining in Ecuador: Balancing Community Protests and Investment Needs

Mining in Ecuador: Balancing Community Protests and Investment Needs

The Las Pampas parish has emerged as a focal point for opposition to mining, causing division within affected municipalities. The day begins with the sounding of a siren, calling residents to the main square of Las Pampas, a small parish in the province of Cotopaxi. Three trucks, typically used for transporting livestock, await a group […]

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