Colombia and Peru’s successful diversification efforts provide critical insights for Ecuador as it battles energy vulnerabilities.
Shifting Energy Strategies: Lessons from Colombia and Peru for Ecuador’s Power Crisis
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Volume 9, Issue 34
June 8, 2025
Pachakutik Faces Internal Revolt as Six Assembly Members Defy Leadership
A showdown between grassroots representatives and party leadership threatens the future of Pachakutik’s unity and influence.
New Courier Tariff Sparks Questions About Online Purchases to Ecuador
Ecuador’s new $20 fee on 4×4 courier shipments raises concerns for shoppers on platforms like Temu and Amazon.
TuTi’s 88% Growth Reshapes Ecuador’s Retail Market
The rise of TuTi, the discount store that’s reshaping Ecuador’s retail landscape, continues to accelerate in unexpected product segments, including beauty and frozen foods.
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Temu Leads Ecuador’s Shopping App Boom Amid New Courier Tariff
The popular Chinese platform continues to dominate app downloads, even as a new tariff on 4×4 courier shipments comes into effect.
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Ecuador Expands Fuel Imports to Address Shortages Caused by Esmeraldas Refinery Fire
As fuel demand surges following significant damage at the Esmeraldas Refinery, Ecuador accelerates efforts to secure critical imports.
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Kidnapping Cases Surge in Guayaquil as Criminal Activity Escalates
Kidnapping reports rise by 43% in 2025, reflecting a growing threat from organized crime in the city. Guayaquil is grappling with a troubling rise in kidnappings, with a marked 43% increase in cases reported between January and May 2025. Emergency alerts for arbitrary deprivations of liberty have surged to 787 incidents in the first five […]
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Quito Airport Expansion Begins with New International Arrivals Area
First phase of the $74.2 million expansion to accommodate growing international passenger traffic
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Ecuador’s Country Risk Drops Following Economic Adjustments
New measures announced by Noboa’s government show promise in reducing risk levels, providing hope for more favorable international financing terms.
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Fakers Be Gone
Last week, we looked at the implosion of Correísmo. This week, the spotlight turns to Pachakutik — and the possibility that it too may be headed for political irrelevance, at least when it comes to real influence in the National Assembly. Why is this happening? Because both parties have stopped being about building anything. They’ve […]
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