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Limited regulations and transparency gaps complicate oversight of digital campaign spending.
Ecuador becomes a central stopover for migrants, particularly from China, seeking irregular routes to the U.S. in 2024.
The Cuenca-Molleturo highway’s ongoing instability and delays in promised repairs threaten regional commerce and development.
President Daniel Noboa temporarily steps down, transferring duties to Cynthia Gellibert amid electoral campaign scrutiny and controversy.
Ecuador’s dollarization has ensured stability, but its economic growth remains hindered by oil dependency and public debt.
Ecuador’s president and vice president-elect clash over authority, sparking legal battles, security measures, and institutional divides.
Cuenca’s real estate thrives amid Ecuador’s challenges, driven by affordability, cultural charm, and diverse housing options.
San Cristóbal Island officials address violations and aim to safeguard Playa Mann’s ecosystem.
International brands are expanding into Ecuador, drawn by its growing middle class, despite ongoing economic and security challenges.
A black-throated flowerpiercer, never before seen in Ecuador, was recorded in Quito during the 2023 Christmas Bird Count.
Ecuador’s youngest president outlines a four-pillar plan for security, energy, and economic growth amid political challenges
Presidential candidate pledges to restore Correa-era policies with a focus on energy, security, and social reform
Noboa administration says it stands firm against corruption and impunity.
The Tomebamba River has seen a significant increase in its flow this Thursday, December 5, 2024. What do the rain forecasts predict for the coming days?
As Ecuador grapples with rolling blackouts triggered by an ongoing energy crisis, a hidden reality has come into sharper focus: for thousands of families in rural Manabí, the issue isn’t the inconvenience of losing electricity—it’s that they’ve never had it.
Ecuador’s youngest president navigates a year of economic reform, energy crises, security threats, and political strife.
Arcotel’s revocation of Cable Andino’s license raises concerns, but Ecuador’s Internet remains stable due to alternative providers and redundancies.
A devastating series of forest fires continues to wreak havoc in southern Ecuador, with Cuenca and Loja bearing the brunt of the destruction.
Ecuador’s Vice President’s son and former adviser face corruption charges in a case involving influence trafficking.
