The National Assembly did not secure the necessary 92 affirmative votes. Members of Correa’s RC party abstained from voting.

José Luis Álvarez, president of the Sumar Juntos Initiative, explains the scope of this project in a country where 35% of homes still do not have drinking water.

More than 350,000 Ecuadorians have been deported from the United States between 2021 and May 2024.

The ITT issue, the upcoming elections, and normal market movements keep the indicator fluctuating.

The new law, effective as of July 12, 2024, implements changes mandated by the popular consultation and referendum held on April 21, 2024. It introduces tougher penalties for various crimes and streamlines asset forfeiture procedures.

Hybrid and electric vehicle sales grew by 768% and 4,000% from 2019 to this year. Ford, for example, estimates that by 2032 its entire portfolio will be electric.

Tim Ballard, a former U.S. security agent and activist who exposed a case of child pornography in Canoa (Manabí), which inspired the movie “Sound of Freedom,” is set to deliver three lectures in Ecuador.

Interprovincial transporters in Ecuador have announced a national strike on July 16 and 17, 2024, in protest against the elimination of gasoline subsidies and increasing insecurity on the roads. This decision comes as a major challenge for the government of Daniel Noboa, which is preparing to face its first significant strike since taking office.

Roberto Luque, former Energy Minister and current Minister of Transport and Public Works announced that the barge the government will rent to address the electricity crisis is already in route to Ecuador, despite the contract not yet being signed.

Ecuador can deport a foreigner, but first it must evaluate "five axes of democracy, such as family ties," ruled the Constitutional Court. In 2019, the Constitutional Court analyzed the detention of a Cuban citizen and established jurisprudence on the deportation...

According to a report from the Central Bank of Ecuador, between January and March, exports and household consumption contracted. The 3.3% reduction in imports pushed Ecuador's economy to grow slightly by 1.2% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period...

The seasoned diplomat has a long history of engagement with the United States, notably leading negotiations for the free trade agreement in 2004. The United States government has officially approved Cristian Espinosa as Ecuador's ambassador to Washington, filling a...

For the first time in 11 years, a sitting president is running for re-election. Daniel Noboa will become a presidential candidate again, raising concerns about the implications. The term "candidate president," increasingly relevant these days, refers to a president...

From January to April, shipments of Ecuadorian products to Mexico increased by 100%, with a general export growth of 5% to all destinations. Two and a half months after the police raid on the Mexican Embassy—which happened on April 5, 2024— in Quito to capture the...

Update to: The Darién Crisis: Record Migration Marks 2023, Ecuadorians Fleeing Insecurity Published: Volume 8, Issue 12 This figure represents a decrease compared to the same period in 2023, according to Panamanian immigration authorities and the UN Refugee Agency....

The measure would be implemented from July 2024, when the government finishes dialogues with social organizations. The price of Extra and Ecopaís gasoline will rise by 25 and 30 cents per gallon, respectively, after the elimination of fuel subsidies. This was stated...

Via Cuenca – Girón – Pasaje will be closed for 14 hours between June 17th and 18th due to pipeline replacement work in the Vivar sector, which also necessitates a partial closure elsewhere. The pipeline replacement and asphalt improvements will require two closures on...

Ecuador's government is set to start construction this month on a new prison modeled after the 'Bukele-style' facilities in El Salvador, with the aim of combating organized crime and enhancing the country's prison system. Luis Zaldumbide, director of the National...

Prosecutor Leonardo Alarcón indicated that the involvement of the Vice President was determined based on the complainant's version and telephone information. The Nene case, which is being investigated for alleged influence peddling in the Vice Presidency of the...

What are the safest places in Ecuador? In 25 cantons across 11 provinces, there have been no violent deaths since at least 2010. The record of violent deaths in the cantons of Ecuador has been public since January 2010, with the latest update in April 2024. In those...

Projection is to produce 22,000 vehicles and generate 750 jobs alongside greater production of auto parts: a sector facing upheaval after the panned departure of General Motors. The Ecuadorian automotive industry is undergoing significant changes with new investments...

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa arrived in El Salvador on May 31, 2024, to participate in a series of high-profile meetings and events, including the inauguration of Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele for his second term. Noboa’s visit was marked by discussions on...

A new species of frog was discovered in Ecuador and named in honor of Norma Ewing, a passionate conservationist and animal rescuer from the United States. The announcement was made on Thursday, May 30th, by the National Institute of Biodiversity (Inabio). The...

According to several real estate agents, seven out of ten clients looking for apartments in Manta are foreign retirees. There are 16 real estate projects underway in the city, including buildings and developments, which consist of 1,250 housing units. In mid-May,...

The cleaning and rock-filling work at the Coca Codo Sinclair hydroelectric plant has been completed, and it is now preparing to resume operations. The decision from Cenace, the National Electricity Operator, is awaited to restart the plant, which is the largest...

Exporters who fail to comply with European Union regulations on deforestation will not be able to continue sending their products to the trading bloc. Ecuador and European organizations are working against the clock to comply with the new European Union deforestation...

Among all gasoline types, Ecopaís, primarily available on Ecuador's coast and southern regions—including Azuay province—receives the most subsidies from the state. President Daniel Noboa emphasizes the necessity of directing substantial state expenditures toward...

The United States reported more than 16,000 Ecuadorians detained, expelled, and deported last April. The United States reported more than 16,000 Ecuadorians detained, expelled, and deported (DED) last April, according to a report by the organization 1800Migrante based...

Obtaining a person's criminal record, also known as a Police Record, in Ecuador is a straightforward process that can only be done digitally. The Criminal Record Certificate is always available online and is issued by the Ministry of the Interior. Avoiding Scams It is...

On May 17th, President Daniel Noboa of Ecuador provided a comprehensive review of his administration's first six months in office during an interview with the EFE agency. Describing the first six months of his Presidency as "very intense," Ecuador’s President Daniel...