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Azuay stays under state of exception as authorities track criminal groups expanding around Cuenca

Azuay stays under state of exception as authorities track criminal groups expanding around Cuenca

by | August 17, 2026 |

The extension adds no curfew but keeps extraordinary police and military powers in force across the province. Azuay will remain under a state of exception for another 30 days as the national government says organized criminal groups continue to operate in Cuenca and other parts of the province. President Daniel Noboa extended the emergency measures […]
That unresolved bank complaint has another place to go and the service is free

That unresolved bank complaint has another place to go and the service is free

by | August 17, 2026 |

A free independent mediator offers customers another route when a bank complaint fails to resolve a dispute. When a bank rejects a complaint over a disputed charge, unexplained fee or other problem, customers in Ecuador have another place to go before deciding the matter is hopeless. Every financial institution supervised by Ecuador’s Superintendency of Banks […]
Azuay captures more than 100,000 trips as August holiday tourism reaches decade high

Azuay captures more than 100,000 trips as August holiday tourism reaches decade high

by | August 17, 2026 |

Azuay ranked among Ecuador’s leading destinations as the August holiday produced decade high national tourism results. Ecuador’s August 10th holiday produced the strongest tourism results for that holiday in at least a decade, with more than one million trips nationwide and almost $70 million in estimated spending—and Azuay ranked among the country’s most visited destinations. […]
Recent earthquakes expose a weak spot in Cuenca emergency planning

Recent earthquakes expose a weak spot in Cuenca emergency planning

by | August 17, 2026 |

Regional earthquakes renew questions about evacuation planning and whether Cuenca homeowners have the insurance protection they expect. The magnitude-7.4 earthquake that struck Colombia on August 10th was felt across a broad region, including parts of Ecuador, but scientists say it is not evidence that another large earthquake is now “moving” toward Ecuador. What the event […]
Mazar is nearly full but falling river flows bring an early warning for electricity supply

Mazar is nearly full but falling river flows bring an early warning for electricity supply

by | August 17, 2026 |

The reservoir remains nearly full but falling inflows are drawing attention ahead of the critical dry season. Ecuador’s most important hydroelectric reservoir is approaching the annual dry season nearly full, giving the country an important electricity reserve even as the amount of water flowing into Mazar has fallen sharply compared with last year. Between August […]

Ecuador gets first S and P credit upgrade in six years but major risks remain

Published on August 17, 2026

Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn The upgrade recognizes stronger finances and market access but leaves Ecuador well below investment grade. Ecuador has received its first upgrade to a “B” long-term sovereign credit rating from S&P Global Ratings in six years, a sign that the country’s financial position has improved even though the rating agency continues to […]

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