I’ve always been one to support Daniel Noboa. He stepped into a massive mess when he assumed the presidency—Ecuador was near fiscal collapse AND facing a surge in organized crime. These twin challenges were at the heart of his campaign, and many people voted for him because of his promises to address them. The task […]

The Noboa administration outlines measures to meet IMF targets, including layoffs and ministry mergers. On July 24, 2025, the Noboa administration surprised public employees with the announcement of 5,000 layoffs, amounting to nearly 0.8% of the country’s total public payroll. The decision, explained by spokesperson Carolina Jaramillo, aims to streamline government spending in line with […]

Lack of comprehensive teaching harms adolescents’ understanding of sexuality and healthy relationships. Sexual education in Ecuador is failing to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of their bodies, relationships, and sexual health. A recent study conducted by the Desafío Foundation sheds light on the educational gaps and the profound consequences of this lack of training. […]

Government tackles inefficiency with layoffs, youth recruitment, and ministry restructuring to modernize state operations. Ecuador’s government has announced significant changes to improve its administrative efficiency, revealing plans to lay off 5,000 public employees and reorganize the structure of ministries. The move, which was disclosed by government spokesperson Carolina Jaramillo on July 24th, reflects the urgency […]

Despite brief reductions, the nation grapples with an unprecedented rise in violent deaths as drug violence escalates. Ecuador’s battle with escalating criminal violence has reached new heights, as the first half of 2025 became the deadliest in the country’s recent history. With 4,557 murders recorded, a staggering 22% increase compared to the previous year, the […]