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Volume 8, Issue 39
Construction Flaws and Natural Risks Threaten Ecuador’s Largest Hydroelectric Plant

Construction Flaws and Natural Risks Threaten Ecuador’s Largest Hydroelectric Plant

Construction failures and natural risks threaten to permanently put Coca Codo Sinclair, Ecuador’s largest hydroelectric plant, out of operation. Three risks could permanently disable Coca Codo Sinclair, which, with 1,500 megawatts of power, is the largest hydroelectric plant in Ecuador. Coca Codo Sinclair is located between the Amazonian provinces of Napo and Sucumbíos. It was […]

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Correismo Pushes to Halt Trial Against Wilman Terán

Correismo Pushes to Halt Trial Against Wilman Terán

Correismo members on the Oversight Commission approved a report recommending that the Plenary Assembly archive the impeachment trial against Wilman Terán, the former president of the Judiciary Council. On Saturday, June 29, 2024, the Assembly’s Oversight Committee approved a report to file the impeachment petition against Wilman Terán, former president of the Judiciary Council, along […]

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Government Announces Measures to Aid Families and Reduce Teenage Pregnancies

Government Announces Measures to Aid Families and Reduce Teenage Pregnancies

In a concerted effort to provide financial assistance to the most vulnerable families and address teenage pregnancies, the government has announced several new measures and programs. More than 1.4 million people currently receive some form of bonus or pension from the state. The government allocates around $1.3 billion annually for these initiatives. Starting in October, […]

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It should be called the Corruption—not Citizen— Revolution

It should be called the Corruption—not Citizen— Revolution

Just when you think you’ve seen it all…the Correístas find a way to amaze yet again. Much like a magician who uses sleight of hand to stop you from seeing the big reveal, the Correístas have managed to corrupt the political system once more to let one of their own escape justice. I’m talking, of […]

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Government Seeks Outside Approval for New State of Emergency

Government Seeks Outside Approval for New State of Emergency

Four days ago, the Government approached the World Jurist Association (WJA) with the aim of preparing a new state of emergency decree, this time to pass the filters of the Constitutional Court. President Daniel Noboa will attempt again to declare a state of emergency due to the insecurity situation that Ecuador is experiencing, after the […]

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Private Sector and Government Unite to Combat Crime and ‘Retake’ Durán

Private Sector and Government Unite to Combat Crime and ‘Retake’ Durán

The National Government is preparing a new police and military intervention in Durán, involving different ministries. Former presidential candidate Jan Topic is leading a new strategy with the municipality and the private sector, which includes patrols with armored vehicles. The interventions in Durán have lost the element of surprise. Middle managers of the criminal gangs […]

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