New decree establishes tax exemptions for smaller packages, but the 4×4 regime remains unchanged.
National Customs Service clarifies changes to import regime, maintaining the 4×4 system
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Volume 9, Issue 43
August 10, 2025
Noboa’s Defiant Speech at Military Ceremony Escalates Tensions with Constitutional Court
President calls for march and referendum, challenging the judiciary’s decisions in a show of strength.
Electric car sales surge in Ecuador with tax incentives and growing demand
Sales in the electric vehicle sector have surged by 167% in 2025, driven by tax incentives and expanding infrastructure.
Unraveling the Robes of Justice
Letting a slim majority fire the constitutional court is a recipe for political chaos.
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Casinos could return to Ecuador without a change to the Constitution
Daniel Noboa seeks to repeal gambling ban in the COIP with a referendum that would not need to alter constitutional law.
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Bananas hit record prices due to disease and increasing demand
The price of bananas has risen by more than 70% in just one year, driven by crop disease and growing domestic consumption.
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Constitutional Court Clears Path for Referendum on Foreign Military Bases
Approval paves the way for President Noboa’s controversial constitutional reform, including additional proposals for government restructuring
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Loma Larga: Cuenca Divided Over Gold Rush and Water Fears
Controversy swirls around Azuay’s mining project as tensions rise between environmentalists and stakeholders Mining Project Faces Legal, Environmental, and Community Challenges The Loma Larga mining project, located in Azuay province, has become a battleground for environmental, legal, and social concerns. This large-scale underground mine, managed by Canadian company Dundee Precious Metals (DPM), has the potential […]
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Noboa challenges Constitutional Court in unprecedented confrontation
President’s direct criticism of the judiciary sparks debate over constitutional reforms and political control.
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Marlon Vargas Takes Command of CONAIE, Vows to Defend Indigenous Rights
Indigenous leader warns Noboa government of resistance to projects threatening their territories
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