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Constitutional Court suspends parts of abortion law that it says may violate girls’ rights

Constitutional Court suspends parts of abortion law that it says may violate girls’ rights

by | July 11, 2022 |

They will be suspended until the Court resolves a claim of unconstitutionality against these articles. The Constitutional Court suspended the validity of three articles of the Organic Law that Regulates the Voluntary Interruption of Pregnancy in cases of rape. The law entered into force on April 29, 2022, after the partial veto of President Guillermo Lasso was approved by the […]
Instead of rehabilitation centers Penitentiary Commission finds a corrupted prison system

Instead of rehabilitation centers Penitentiary Commission finds a corrupted prison system

by | July 11, 2022 |

The Penitentiary Dialogue Commission finished its work, made recommendations and left the task of pacifying the prisons to the SNAI. “We do not have rehabilitation centers, but rather prisons that become true schools of crime.” That is one of the main conclusions of the final report that the Commission for Penitentiary Dialogue and Pacification in Ecuadorian prisons […]
The past catches up

The past catches up

by | July 11, 2022 |

Over the last week I read that two of my favorite actors passed away, Tony Sirico (best known for his roles in GoodFellas and The Sopranos) and James Caan (best known for his roles in The Godfather movies and Misery, but I loved him in Freebie and the Bean and Rollerball). What’s odd is that […]
Lasso changes draft Law that Regulates Use of Force but ignores Conaie’s objections

Lasso changes draft Law that Regulates Use of Force but ignores Conaie’s objections

by | July 11, 2022 |

The Legislature has 30 days to accept or ratify the partial veto. The Sovereignty and Comprehensive Security Commission will meet this Saturday to deal with it. On Thursday, July 7, 2022, President Guillermo Lasso made 21 objections to the draft Organic Law that Regulates the Legitimate Use of Force, approved by the National Assembly on June 7th, in […]
National COE says Covid-19 is on the rise, recommends wearing masks in closed spaces

National COE says Covid-19 is on the rise, recommends wearing masks in closed spaces

by | July 11, 2022 |

 In hospitals and medical centers, the use of the mask will continue to be mandatory. Months after wearing a mask ceased to be mandatory in Ecuador, the National COE once again recommended its use, particularly in closed spaces. On the morning of July 7, 2022, the National Emergency Operations Committee (COE) met to discuss the epidemiological situation. At the meeting, in […]
Political and social hurdles caused foreign direct investment to fall 45% in the first quarter of 2022

Political and social hurdles caused foreign direct investment to fall 45% in the first quarter of 2022

by | July 11, 2022 |

The country registered a smaller influx of foreign capital for construction, transportation, storage, and mining and quarrying activities. So far this year, the Government has been unable to achieve its goal of attracting capital from abroad. This is evidenced by the fact that foreign direct investment (FDI) reached $138 million in the first quarter of […]

Communication Law project moves forward with 5 key points

Published on July 11, 2022

Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn The majority report of the Communication Law contemplates issues such as incentives for the strengthening of the media.  The majority report for the second debate on the Communication Law was approved in March 2022 and was due to be voted on the morning of July 7th. However, the session was suspended due to […]

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