Well, here we are. Cuenca, of all places, gets a little global recognition—finalist for the 2025 Mayors Challenge! And what for? Water conservation. Not bad, right? A city that once seemed all about cobbled streets and colonial charm now has its eyes set on fixing a problem that, let’s face it, should’ve been solved ages […]

Fuel theft is becoming a lucrative new source of income for criminal organizations in Guayaquil. Criminal organizations in Guayaquil are increasingly turning to illegal fuel theft, shifting from traditional activities like extortion and drug trafficking to a more profitable crime. This growing trend has prompted the National Police to move its Hydrocarbons Unit to Zone […]

Once a thriving rural town, Entre Ríos now fights against time and neglect to stay alive. Entre Ríos, a once-bustling rural parish located in Atahualpa, Santa Elena, now faces an uncertain future. Of the 150 families that once called this place home, only three remain, scattered across a handful of deteriorating cane and wood houses. […]

Vargas’s legacy includes both his fight for indigenous rights and political controversy. Carlos Antonio Vargas, a historic figure in Ecuador’s indigenous movement, passed away on June 29, 2025, at the age of 67. Vargas, who served as president of the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE), was a central figure in the rebellion that […]

Ecuador considers reversing concessions for mining companies with limited exploration progress and unmet investment commitments. Ecuador’s government is taking a hard stance on large-scale mining companies that have failed to meet exploration or investment expectations, signaling a potential reversal of concessions granted since January 2018. The Deputy Minister of Mines, Javier Subía, highlighted the government’s […]