Ecuadorian pastry chefs Pachi Larrea and Juan Sarango excelled at the Paco Torreblanca International High Pastry Award, showcasing Ecuador’s exceptional chocolate.

The National Assembly approved a law ensuring free palliative care and decision-making rights for terminally ill patients.

The Cuenca-Girón-Pasaje highway, one of Ecuador’s most problematic routes due to geological faults, will remain closed until at least mid-October 2024, according to the Minister of Transport and Public Works.

Criminal organizations in Ecuador are entering a phase of direct confrontation with the state, according to the Organized Crime Observatory (OECO). This shift has led to a new state of emergency aimed at strengthening efforts to combat gangs.

The new prison in Santa Elena, located between the Juntas del Pacífico and Bajada de Chanduy communes, is 30% complete, with construction efforts intensifying across multiple areas.

Cuenca experiences torrential rains, restoring river levels but causing flooding and disruptions throughout the city.

Government relocates CELEC headquarters to Quito, sparking backlash from Cuenca officials over centralization concerns.

Amazon has introduced a special promotion offering international shipping at just $5 to six countries, including Ecuador. Here’s how you can take advantage of this offer through the app’s new ‘flat rate.’

Ecuador is facing a food crisis due to a severe corn shortage, driven by drought, poor agricultural practices, and economic factors.

Inamhi reports that unusual atmospheric conditions have made cloud formation challenging, a rarity for the country. This has also contributed to rising temperatures.

Following a partial reform of the Constitution announced by President Daniel Noboa, on September 20, 2024, the United States Embassy confirmed that they will not request authorization to establish a military base in the country. 

This is the second major power outage to affect several cities in Ecuador during the presidency of Daniel Noboa.

In an attempt to distance her, President Daniel Noboa appointed Vice President Verónica Abad as Ecuador’s ambassador to Israel, a role within one of the country’s most expensive diplomatic missions.

Mazar reservoir decline, low output from Coca Codo, and Colombia’s energy export risks heighten blackout threats.

President Daniel Noboa emphasized the necessity of having a National Assembly that aligns with his administration during his visit to three cantons in Manabí on September 4th. His visit was marked by the inauguration of crucial infrastructure projects aimed at supporting the region’s agricultural sector, particularly with irrigation systems and floodgates.

This improvement is part of an ambitious project recently revived by the government, in collaboration with the state-owned Korea Expressway Corporation (KEC).