Following the tragic assassination of Fernando Villavicencio, the designated candidate of Alianza Construye, Christian Zurita, encountered a series of legal and procedural obstacles that hindered his involvement in the crucial “mandatory” Presidential Debate, raising concerns about his eligibility for the presidency. In the aftermath of Fernando Villavicencio’s untimely demise on August 9th, uncertainties and gaps […] To view this article you must have an active subscription. Already a member? Sign in. Subscribe to weekly reports on Ecuador’s economics, politics, crime and more. Not sure you want to commit? Don’t worry, you can cancel anytime. For a limited time,subscribe now and get your first month for only $1. Regular subscriptions available at $4.99/month or $42/year. Subscribe now!

Colombian media claim that Ecuador politicians spoke to Villavicencio’s assassins, but Ecuador refuses to confirm the report. The cell phones of the individuals responsible for the murder of Fernando Villavicencio are believed to have contained records of calls made to Ecuadorian politicians, establishing potential connections between the accused assassins and political figures. This revelation, confirmed […] To view this article you must have an active subscription. Already a member? Sign in. Subscribe to weekly reports on Ecuador’s economics, politics, crime and more. Not sure you want to commit? Don’t worry, you can cancel anytime. For a limited time,subscribe now and get your first month for only $1. Regular subscriptions available at $4.99/month or $42/year. Subscribe now!

The recent presidential debate held on Sunday, August 13, 2023, lasting just under three hours, offered a glimpse into Ecuador’s political landscape. Seven candidates took the stage at Ecuador TV facilities: Jan Topic, Bolívar Armijos, Luisa González, Otto Sonnenholzner, Yaku Pérez, Xavier Hervas, and Daniel Noboa. The event, organized by the National Electoral Council (CNE) […] To view this article you must have an active subscription. Already a member? Sign in. Subscribe to weekly reports on Ecuador’s economics, politics, crime and more. Not sure you want to commit? Don’t worry, you can cancel anytime. For a limited time,subscribe now and get your first month for only $1. Regular subscriptions available at $4.99/month or $42/year. Subscribe now!

The action comes after the assassination prominent mining businessman Ángel Gaona Castillo. A significant cache of ammunition and explosives was successfully seized during a joint operation conducted by the Armed Forces in collaboration with the National Police, aimed at curbing illegal mining activities in the Cerro Negro region of the Pucará canton, located within the […] To view this article you must have an active subscription. Already a member? Sign in. Subscribe to weekly reports on Ecuador’s economics, politics, crime and more. Not sure you want to commit? Don’t worry, you can cancel anytime. For a limited time,subscribe now and get your first month for only $1. Regular subscriptions available at $4.99/month or $42/year. Subscribe now!

In my usual style, I often infuse sarcasm into my columns, but the present circumstances are far too grave for such tonal liberties. The recent assassination of Presidential Candidate Fernando Villavicencio has cast a long shadow over Ecuador, and its implications demand serious attention. This incident highlights a disheartening reality: corruption has deeply permeated the […] To view this article you must have an active subscription. Already a member? Sign in. Subscribe to weekly reports on Ecuador’s economics, politics, crime and more. Not sure you want to commit? Don’t worry, you can cancel anytime. For a limited time,subscribe now and get your first month for only $1. Regular subscriptions available at $4.99/month or $42/year. Subscribe now!