Botanists have identified a new plant species, Amalophyllon miraculum, in a small forest fragment in northwestern Ecuador, highlighting the importance of preserving even small patches of threatened ecosystems. The tiny plant, only 5 cm (2 in) tall, was found growing...
As Ecuador grapples with a severe energy shortage, Colombia has agreed to provide a much-needed supply of electricity, marking a breakthrough in regional energy cooperation. By the end of next week, Colombia's state-owned energy company, Ecopetrol, will supply Ecuador...
Quito Airport Warns of Fake Lost Luggage Announcement A fraudulent post is spreading on social media. The Mariscal Sucre International Airport in Quito issued an alert on its X account, cautioning the public about a false advertisement circulating online. The ad...
Once upon a time, in a kindergarten class, there was a boy named Max. Max wasn’t a good leader, but he liked to pretend he was. He bullied the other children, breaking their toys if they weren’t in his group. He made up lies, calling everyone names like “cowards” or “losers.” He pushed the girls […]
Ecuador’s Vice President Abad faces suspension, legal battles, and political backlash amid accusations of duty abandonment. The Ministry of Labor has issued a 150-day suspension without pay for Ecuador’s Vice President Verónica Abad, citing “unjustified abandonment of work.” Abad, who serves as an ambassador for peace in Israel, failed to report to Ankara, Turkey, by […]
Mirador mine’s unfulfilled hydroelectric commitment sparks economic impact, as Ecuador struggles to meet rising energy demands. The Mirador mine, Ecuador’s largest copper mining project, has solidified Ecuador’s position in the global mining sector; unfortunately, it has done so while driving a surge in national electricity demand. This increase was expected, leading the mine’s operating company, […]
In the Flor de Bastión neighborhood of northwest Guayaquil, criminal gangs are exploiting frequent blackouts to extend their control, demanding extortionate payments from residents and even charging tolls for entry and exit. Daniel, a 45-year-old resident, recently left his home of over ten years after members of the Los Tiguerones gang demanded $200 a month […]
Chinese e-commerce platforms like Temu and Shein have become increasingly popular among Ecuadorian shoppers, offering ultra-low prices that, according to experts, are part of a global strategy with significant local implications. Purchasing on Temu and Shein is straightforward: users create an account, select items, add them to the cart, enter payment details, and track their […]
Priscila Schetinni, a candidate for the Assembly from Rafael Correa’s Revolución Ciudadana (RC) party, and Angélica Porras, a candidate for the Constitutional Court, were involved in leaking thousands of communications allegedly from the cell phone of former presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio. Nearly 9,000 messages allegedly from the cell phone of the late Ecuadorian presidential candidate […]
Update to: When Will the Noboa Government’s New Power Generation Arrive? Published: Volume 9, Issue 3 The Alluriquín hydroelectric plant (Toachi Pilatón) is set to begin generating power in Ecuador after more than 14 years of development, according to the Ministry of Energy. Inés Manzano, the acting Minister of Energy and Mines, confirmed that the […]
Update to: Mazar Reservoir Dangerously Close to Critical Levels Published: Volume 9, Issue 3 Cuenca is facing its longest recorded hydrological drought, now at 121 days, surpassing last year’s 117-day drought. This prolonged dry period has significantly impacted the Mazar and Paute reservoirs, key sources for hydroelectric power. As of Sunday, November 10, 2024, the […]
The development of a National Palliative Care System in Ecuador faces significant challenges, not least of which is securing the necessary funding. For this service to be accessible to all, especially low-income citizens, Ecuador’s Ministry of Finance and other state institutions would need to commit resources across every level of care. This issue is among […]