by Jonathan | Oct 21, 2019 | Volume 4, Issue 12
A total of 80 video surveillance cameras and other infrastructure were damaged by acts of vandalism during protests in the country, said Juan Zapata, head of the Integrated Security System ECU911. In a press conference this past Wednesday, the agency presented a...
by Jonathan | Oct 21, 2019 | Volume 4, Issue 12
The Secretary General of the Presidency, José Augusto Briones, confirmed that discussions for the construction of a new decree related to fuel subsidies are taking place. “We are seeing what is convenient for the country and how to guide the resources collected to...
by Jonathan | Oct 21, 2019 | Volume 4, Issue 12
In the 11 days of protest during the recent national strike, Cuenca companies lost approximately $80 million. This according to the Chamber of Industries, Production and Employment (CIPEM). Also, according to a study just released by CIPEM, 94% of the population in...
by Jonathan | Oct 21, 2019 | Volume 4, Issue 12
President Lenín Moreno survived the toughest political crisis of his presidency by negotiating an end to indigenous anti-austerity protests. Now he faces an even tougher challenge. Ten years of populist rule and a drop in oil prices have left Ecuador with a $64...
by Jonathan | Oct 21, 2019 | Volume 4, Issue 12
This past Monday morning, Cuenca finally saw a peaceful gathering of people who were celebrating an end to the national strike. University students, social and indigenous organizations and citizens greeted each other on the streets of Cuenca’s Historic Center. After...
