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Rebranded movement struggles with internal fractures and strategic missteps.
Trade expansion, investment attraction, and terrorism crackdown dominate the president’s four-year vision.
Ministry of the Interior pursues intelligence upgrades, tactical overhauls, and international partnerships.
Conaie and Pachakutik face growing irrelevance amid internal fractures and electoral setbacks.
More than $785,000 in funding launches wave of community-driven marine projects as islanders take the lead in protecting their home.
Country risk drops sharply as reelection eases investor fears.
Noboa aims to boost international visibility with high-profile guests while maintaining a frugal approach to inauguration spending.
Analysts say the president’s broad appeal, strategic campaigning, and RC’s missteps helped seal the outcome.
User-driven index puts Ecuadorian city ahead of longtime Brazilian leaders.
Confidence grows among investors following Ecuador’s presidential runoff.
Cuenca faces mounting flood risks as climate change and urban expansion overwhelm outdated drainage systems and reshape local weather patterns.
Citi Research predicts market uncertainty ahead of Ecuador’s presidential election, with potential impacts from U.S. tariffs and global shifts.
Ecuador mobilizes emergency funds, aid kits, and equipment as climate-driven rains displace thousands and strain local resources.
Noboa’s U.S. visit focused on strengthening security cooperation, addressing immigration concerns, and discussing a potential military base in Ecuador.
Noboa advocates for constitutional reforms to combat crime, enforce stricter legal measures, and restore stability amid rising security threats.
Ecuador’s military spending surged in 2024, focusing on armored vehicles and strengthening defense amid rising criminal threats.
Ecuador and Canada finalize a free trade deal, but Indigenous groups warn of threats to land rights and ecosystems.
Since January 2025, Ecuador has been grappling with relentless heavy rainfall, leading to severe flooding and landslides across 23 of its 24 provinces.
The court’s ruling mandates stronger protections for uncontacted Indigenous groups, holding Ecuador accountable for past human rights violations.
Ecuador’s election cell phone ban sparks legal battles, political outrage, and concerns over voter coercion and democratic transparency.
Prosecutors charge Jorge Glas and eight others with embezzling earthquake reconstruction funds, sparking legal battles and diplomatic tensions.
Ecuador seeks renewed U.S. military funding and anti-narcotics support through a deal with Matrix Aviation, amid stalled cooperation.
