Amid a controversy over alleged data manipulation, oil production declines. The sector's future remains uncertain. 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!

Recently, I took a moment to revisit some of my earlier columns, the oldest coming from seven years ago. And one word struck me: Pollyanna! Back then, even though I’d already spent two years here by that point, I was positively enamored with Ecuador. I focused solely on the positives, conveniently overlooking the negatives. And […] 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!

Amidst a tumultuous debate, the Constitutional Court of Ecuador found itself grappling with the thorny issue of justifying the classification of an "internal armed conflict" as declared by President Daniel Noboa. 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 upcoming VAT increase is expected to have minimal impact on drivers. However, proposed changes to fuel subsidies may raise concerns among the majority of Ecuadorians. 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!

Minister of Telecommunications César Martín has set forth an ambitious vision for Ecuador's telecommunications landscape, suggesting that the country could see the advent of 5G technology as early as 2025. 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!