Economic and cultural significance was highlighted in anniversary festivities.  This past weekend, Cuenca marked its 204th anniversary of independence with celebrations that emphasized both its rich history and critical economic contributions. Known as Ecuador’s “industrial engine,” Cuenca’s role in the national economy continues to be a source of pride and growth, especially as it celebrates […]

by Ana Cristina Alvarado The US Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has investigated the value chain of wind turbines and discovered that international manufacturers are using balsa wood linked to illegal logging in the Amazon. Key players in the Ecuadorian industry admitted that it is common to mix wood from plantations with that obtained from wild […]

Hydroelectric complex outage exacerbats the power shortages amid Ecuador’s ongoing drought. Ecuador’s largest hydroelectric complex, Paute-Molino, which represents a significant 38% of the country’s energy supply, went offline on November 2nd and remained out of operation as of November 3, 2024. This shutdown affects three major power plants within the complex—Mazar, Molino, and Sopladora—all situated […]

Political accountability in question as investigations into electricity shortages continue. In a heated exchange regarding Ecuador’s ongoing electricity crisis, former Minister of Energy Andrea Arrobo claimed that the Presidency was well aware of the critical situation affecting the nation’s power supply. These statements were made before the Audit Commission on October 31, 2024, where Arrobo […]

Amid power shortages, Ecuador negotiates with private Colombian firms to secure energy imports. Ecuador could soon see its first imports of private Colombian energy by the end of November, as efforts to resolve the country’s energy crisis reach a critical point. Deputy Minister of Energy, Fabián Calero, announced on October 30, 2024, that regulatory groundwork […]