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Ecuador’s Hydroelectric Power Struggles Amidst Drought and Infrastructure Challenges

by | October 10, 2023 |

In the wake of a severe drought gripping the eastern region of Ecuador, the nation’s hydroelectric power production has experienced a significant drop, plummeting from its usual contribution of 90% to a mere 79%. This decline in power production, as reported by the National Electricity Operator (Cenace) on October 4, 2023, underscores the critical impact […]

New Megamaxi set to open in Cuenca in November

by | October 10, 2023 |

Corporación La Favorita is set to unveil its inaugural Megamaxi in Cuenca come mid-November 2023, following an extensive two-year construction effort bolstered by a substantial $35 million investment. Corporación La Favorita’s new Megamaxi is in the El Paraíso sector, in the eastern part of Cuenca, and Álvaro Rothembach, the regional manager overseeing the southern sector […]

Prosecutor’s Office says witness claimed assassination of Villavicencio was ordered by “Correa government”

by | October 10, 2023 |

The Prosecutor’s Office has concluded its investigation into the tragic murder of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, with its last witness’s testimony revealing how much was paid for the assassination and who was behind it. This significant development was announced by the State Attorney General’s Office on the evening of Sunday, October 8, 2023, across its […]

Comptroller’s Office has identified operational deficiencies in radar systems across five cities

by | October 10, 2023 |

Update to: Municipality of Cuenca Seeks Resolution on Controversial Radar Contract Published: Volume 7, Issue 35 In Ambato for example, the Comptroller’s Office uncovered 389 cases of speeding violations due to radar typing errors. Additionally, in Cuenca, there is a lack of supporting documentation for the contractor’s investment. Upon analyzing audits conducted between 2016 and […]

Colombian electricity companies ask to review electricity sales to Ecuador

by | October 10, 2023 |

Update to: Colombia’s won’t export electricity to Ecuador, government exploring other options Published: Volume 7, Issue 47 Colombian electricity companies are urging a review of electricity sales to Ecuador amid concerns of an impending energy crisis caused by a prolonged period of drought. The Colombian Association of Electric Power Generators (Acolgen) has called upon the […]

How to obtain Ecuador’s digital driver’s license

by | October 10, 2023 |

The introduction of the digital driver’s license marked a significant milestone in Ecuador’s efforts to modernize its licensing system. Implemented in January 2021, Ecuador’s digital driver’s license is now provided free of charge by the National Transit Agency (ANT) through its 56 agencies across the country. Its legal standing is equivalent to that of a […]

Ecuadorian exporters’ $200 million annual investment to combat ‘narco’ contamination

by | October 10, 2023 |

In an effort to fortify the security of Ecuador’s export value chain and safeguard against the perils of drug trafficking, Fedexpor, the Ecuadorian Federation of Exporters, has embarked on a monumental annual investment of $200 million. The Ecuadorian export sector, alarmed by the escalating levels of drug contamination tainting their exportable cargo, recognizes the imperative […]

Not so much of a surprise

Published on October 10, 2023

Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Well, isn’t this a tale of intrigue! I’m talking about that bombshell dropped last night by the Ecuadorian Prosecutor’s office, claiming they’ve wrapped up the investigation into Fernando Villavicencio’s assassination. Their last witness pointed fingers at the Correa government. Timing couldn’t be more dramatic, just a week before the October 15th […]

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