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Volume 9, Issue 42
August 3, 2025
Correa Shocks with Admission of Advising Maduro’s Government
Former Ecuadorian president Rafael Correa acknowledges his role in advising Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, defending the Venezuelan leader amid international condemnation
Dispute Over Loma Larga Mining Project Heats Up Between Cuenca Mayor and Energy Minister
Mayor Zamora and Minister Manzano clash over environmental concerns and mining practices in Azuay’s páramo region
Coralito introduces new express supermarket model in Cuenca
Ortiz Group’s latest venture aims to provide faster, more affordable shopping experiences in expanding urban areas.
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Noboa’s restructuring of the executive branch has historical precedent and its critics
Government announces merger of key ministries, affecting critical services despite ongoing social and economic issues
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The Changing of the Guard at CONAIE: Leonidas Iza’s Departure and Marlon Vargas’ Vision
Former leader leaves a divided legacy while Vargas vows to continue the indigenous struggle
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Luisa González rejects internal dissent in Citizens’ Revolution, vows to maintain control
González denounces internal factionalism, accusing party members of attempting to hijack the movement
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Noboa critiques past government neglect while laying cornerstone for Cuenca’s Monay-IESS interchange
President highlights infrastructure shortcomings while announcing key projects to boost Cuenca’s future growth.
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Violent Deaths of Ecuador’s Youth Skyrocket in 2025
Government measures stir controversy while Guayas remains the epicenter of the crisis.
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Interior Minister Reimberg exposes organized crime infiltration in Manta’s Transit Agency
New evidence sheds light on criminal organizations’ hold over municipal operations in Manta and other Ecuadorian cities
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The joy of a friend like Cathy
Even on the darkest days, some people carry the sun with them
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Ecuador’s Judicial Purge Expands with New Dismissals and Sanctions
Five judges fired, and others fined or investigated for misconduct amid ongoing anti-corruption efforts in the judiciary
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Violence and Disappearances Rock Puerto López Amid Growing Territorial Conflict
Puerto López, a popular tourist destination in Manabí, faces mounting violence fueled by drug trafficking and organized crime
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