Ecuador’s Vice President Abad faces suspension, legal battles, and political backlash amid accusations of duty abandonment. The Ministry of Labor has issued a 150-day suspension without pay for Ecuador’s Vice President Verónica Abad, citing “unjustified abandonment of work.” Abad, who serves as an ambassador for peace in Israel, failed to report to Ankara, Turkey, by […]

Once upon a time, in a kindergarten class, there was a boy named Max. Max wasn’t a good leader, but he liked to pretend he was. He bullied the other children, breaking their toys if they weren’t in his group. He made up lies, calling everyone names like “cowards” or “losers.” He pushed the girls […]

The development of a National Palliative Care System in Ecuador faces significant challenges, not least of which is securing the necessary funding. For this service to be accessible to all, especially low-income citizens, Ecuador’s Ministry of Finance and other state institutions would need to commit resources across every level of care. This issue is among […]

Mirador mine’s unfulfilled hydroelectric commitment sparks economic impact, as Ecuador struggles to meet rising energy demands. The Mirador mine, Ecuador’s largest copper mining project, has solidified Ecuador’s position in the global mining sector; unfortunately, it has done so while driving a surge in national electricity demand. This increase was expected, leading the mine’s operating company, […]

Chinese e-commerce platforms like Temu and Shein have become increasingly popular among Ecuadorian shoppers, offering ultra-low prices that, according to experts, are part of a global strategy with significant local implications. Purchasing on Temu and Shein is straightforward: users create an account, select items, add them to the cart, enter payment details, and track their […]