Thousands of citizens march despite state of emergency to demand end of Loma Larga project. A fifth river flows through Cuenca In the city known for its four rivers, Cuenca’s residents created what they called a “fifth river” on September 16th, when nearly 100,000...
Financial impact of subsidy removal partially offset by temporary bonuses, loans, and social support measures. Projected savings in 2025 and 2026 The government’s decision to eliminate the diesel subsidy is expected to bring Ecuador significant fiscal relief, though...
The Colombian president’s announcement deepens diplomatic tensions as Quito maintains Jorge Glas is still Ecuadorian and must serve his sentences. Petro’s announcement and Ecuador’s response Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced this week that his government has...
My friend Amadeus is dying. I nicknamed her that, and the name became her song, the music of our twenty-four years, laughter echoing in every note. She was the healthiest soul I knew, slender, radiant, her joy rising like sunlight at dawn. She laughed like rain on thirsty earth, and I loved her for it. […]
Disproportionate fuel consumption reveals criminal networks diverting state subsidies to finance illicit economies. Diesel use far beyond transportation needs Ecuador’s diesel subsidy, long intended to support transport and production, has instead been exploited by criminal networks fueling smuggling, drug trafficking, and illegal mining. Data from the Ministry of Finance shows shocking disparities in fuel use […]
Government’s abstentions at the UN and presidential visits signal a sharp break with decades of foreign policy tradition. A shift in Ecuador’s foreign policy Ecuador, once a firm supporter of the Palestinian cause, has begun moving away from its historical stance, aligning instead with the positions of Israel and the United States. This change became […]
Fuel subsidy elimination sparks debate as comparisons with Colombia and Peru highlight quality and tax differences. Uncertainty after subsidy elimination The elimination of the diesel subsidy in Ecuador has fueled widespread speculation about how high prices might climb. Some social media posts have claimed that diesel could soon reach $4 per gallon, alarming transporters and […]
Escalating attacks in Flor de Bastión highlight how criminal factions use terror to seize territory. Fear grips Nueva Prosperina The northwest district of Nueva Prosperina, home to more than 360,000 residents, is living through one of its darkest periods. In recent weeks, entire families have been executed inside their homes, victims not of personal disputes […]
Critics argue only the central government can face arbitration over the controversial gold mining project. A project mired in conflict The battle over the Loma Larga gold mining project in Azuay has entered a new stage of political tension. President Daniel Noboa announced that any consequences of halting the project—including costly international arbitration—would fall on […]