An investigation has revealed that the process from first symptoms to treatment takes an average of nine months, which is far longer than the ideal time frame of 30 to 90 days. The report, titled ‘Perspectives: Oncology Patient Route’, was developed by the Cantonal Council for the Protection of Rights of Cuenca and the organization Familias Unidas por los Enfermos de Cáncer (Fupec).
The investigation analyzed the path of cancer patients in Cuenca and found that socioeconomic status, geographic location, and type of cancer all play a role in the length of time it takes to access treatment. The report...
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.
The 6.64 magnitude earthquake in Balao has left several families homeless and many people affected. As of March 20, 2023, there are 14 deaths, 446 injured, 19 people affected and 84 homes destroyed. In addition, there are damages to 180 homes, 80 educational units, 22 public assets, 32 private assets, 33 health centers, 5 bridges and some highways in 5 provinces of Ecuador.
Various organizations from the public and private sectors are preparing actions to help the victims of the earthquake through donations of non-perishable food, money and other products. If you want to help, here’s what you can donate:...
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.
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.
Ecuador is taking steps to produce green hydrogen, a clean and sustainable energy source that is produced using hydroelectric, solar photovoltaic, biomass, and wind.
German company Linde, one of the world’s largest gas production and engineering companies, has been operating in Ecuador for 60 years, and is involved in the production of green hydrogen.
The company is part of the Green Hydrogen Association (H2), which was created at the initiative of the German Ecuadorian Chamber of Commerce, and has nine members including logistics companies, renewable energy providers, cement producers, and academia.
Linde is a world leader in hydrogen, with over...
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.
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.
UNES leads a four-party effort to impeach the President thru political prosecution on the grounds that he has failed to meet the requirements of office outlined in the Constitution.
The Assembly is again seeking to remove President Guillermo Lasso from office. There are two Constitutional choices available to them to force a Head of State to leave office – outright dismissal by political prosecution or a declaration of mental incapacity.
Even after a failed impeachment attempt last June following the national mobilization led by Conaie, the talk of removing the President from office has continued.
This time, his opponents in...
This contrasts with previous patterns where kidnappings were more prevalent in border provinces.
Over the past two years, Ecuador has experienced a total of 63 reported cases of kidnappings, with 32 cases occurring in 2021 and 31 cases occurring in 2022. These statistics highlight a concerning trend in the country and raise concerns about the effectiveness of current security measures.
While it is too early to assess if there has been an increase in 2023, kidnapping cases have become more public, largely due to social media reports.
In late February 2023, the Anti-kidnapping and Extortion Unit (UNASE) rescued four victims...