The rediscovery of the Galapagos pachay on Floreana Island offers new hope for conservation and ecosystem restoration efforts.
Lost Bird of the Galapagos Rediscovered After Nearly 200 Years
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Volume 9, Issue 21
March 2, 2025
CNE Faces Security and Fraud Allegations Ahead of Presidential Runoff
Election officials grapple with voter security fears and fraud allegations as Ecuador prepares for a contentious presidential runoff.
Courier Networks Struggle as Temu and Other Platforms Flood Ecuador with Packages
Couriers in Ecuador are struggling to keep up with the surge in deliveries from purchasing platforms like Temu, forcing them to subcontract additional distributors.
Vice President Abad Faces Political Suspension Amid Controversy
The tribunal’s ruling against Vice President Abad raises legal questions about the limits of judicial power over elected officials.
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Ecuador’s New Security Chief Promises Aggressive Crackdown on Crime
In his first week as Ecuador’s Minister of the Interior, John Reimberg has made it clear that his tenure will mark a shift in the country’s security strategy.
A Job That Can’t Fail
For the last two months, our house has been a construction site—eucalyptus wood treated for termites, planks stained and lacquered, then painstakingly installed along the roof’s underside. It was slow, tedious work. And, as I’ve come to realize, a perfect metaphor for something much bigger. Obviously, at my age, I haven’t been the one craning […]
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Ecuador Seeks Regional Military Cooperation to Combat Organized Crime
Ecuador pursues military cooperation with Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay to combat escalating organized crime and regional security threats. Ecuador’s Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld is touring Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay in a diplomatic push to secure military cooperation and international support in the country’s escalating battle against organized crime. The trip follows President Daniel Noboa’s declaration […]
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Cuenca Mayor Calls for Dismissal of Officials Over Carnival Celebration in Municipal Offices
Mayor Zamora condemns municipal employees for turning government offices into a Carnival party, ordering strict sanctions and dismissals.
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Puerto Bolívar Struggles to Survive as Organized Crime Tightens Its Grip
Organized crime and violence have devastated Puerto Bolívar, forcing businesses to close, residents to flee, and tourism to collapse.
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Prison Reform on the Table as Ecuador Grapples with Revolving Door for Detainees
Despite Ecuador’s militarization efforts, only four out of ten detainees remained in prison in 2024.
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Machala’s Descent into Violence: Crime Wave Transforms Once-Peaceful City
Machala’s surge in violent crime, fueled by drug trafficking, illegal mining, and smuggling, has left residents living in fear.
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