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With the “Yes” vote on 9 of 11 questions, constitutional and legal reforms in the popular consultation head to the Assembly
The Assembly must approve reforms to the Comprehensive Organic Criminal Code, to the Asset Forfeiture Law, and another to regulate the cooperation of the Armed Forces. With a resounding “Yes” vote on the referendum and popular consultation that took place this Sunday, April 21, 2024, the constitutional and legal reforms proposed therein will come into force at different times. Some immediately, and others in at least 65 days. Deadlines count from the publication of the results in the Official Registry. All but two of the questions posed to Ecuador’s citizens received a “YES” vote; voters turned down the question (D)...
There have been 6 assaults on passenger vans in the last month. In a recent incident, 23 passengers traveling from Guayaquil to Cuenca fell victim to a robbery. The perpetrators, armed and using a truck, intercepted two buses en route to Cuenca. The assault occurred at approximately 05:40 on April 18, 2024, at kilometer 26 […]

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Correístas’ Plan: Impeaching Salazar Amidst Trial for Metastasis Case
Attorney General Diana Salazar might find herself battling on two fronts simultaneously if the dates of the Metastasis hearings coincide with the impeachment trial proposed by Correismo in the Assembly. Given the pace of the Assembly’s Oversight Commission, the impeachment trial against Diana Salazar is likely to commence in early June or sooner, inevitably overlapping with significant judicial processes conducted by the prosecutor. This week, the legislative board unanimously approved the prosecution process against the former Minister of the Interior, Juan Zapata, whom legislator Carlos Vera of the Social Christian Party (PSC) accuses of being responsible for the insecurity crisis....
Ecuador’s country risk is approaching the level before the 2023 sectional and political crisis. The IMF confirmed progress towards an agreement, and there is a better price for crude oil. Ecuador’s country risk has been declining. It is at 1,141 points as of April 18th, having dropped more than 900 points so far in 2024 […]

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In an effort to mitigate this pressing concern, the National Service for Persons Deprived of Liberty and Adolescent Offenders (SNAI,) has outlined comprehensive plans aimed at addressing the root causes of overcrowding and enhancing the overall efficacy of the prison system. At the forefront of these initiatives is the proposal to construct two maximum security […]

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Ismael Zambada, known as ‘El Mayo,’ and Giovanny Rojas, alias ‘Araña,’ have emerged as the prime focus of Ecuador’s anti-crime efforts, according to government sources. Since the eruption of a security crisis in early 2021, both domestic and international experts have consistently pointed to the pervasive influence of international drug syndicates as the chief instigators […]

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Congratulations to the Ecuadorian people for taking democracy into their hands and voting YES on 9 of the 11 questions on Sunday’s Popular Consultation. And congratulations to President Noboa for bringing forth to the people, exactly what the needed and wanted. For those of you who haven’t been paying attention to the voting, I’ll share […]

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Everything you need to know about the regulations to apply euthanasia in Ecuador
According to the regulations, euthanasia in Ecuador can be performed in hospitals of the National Health System or the patient’s home. These are the requirements. On Friday, April 12, 2024, the Ministry of Health of Ecuador published in the Official Registry the Regulations of the Procedure for the Application of Euthanasia. With this, the early death method has free rein to be applied in the country. The publication complies with the historic ruling of the Constitutional Court, which legalized death with dignity at the request of Paola Roldán. This regulation has eight chapters, two general provisions, and three transitional provisions...
Negotiations between Ecuador and the IMF are nearly finished, and all signs point to a $3 billion lifeline for the country. Ecuador found itself at a pivotal juncture, poised on the cusp of a significant agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a pact that could potentially reshape its economic landscape. Amidst the backdrop of […]

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Ten police officers arrested as part of syndicate of organized crime. The involvement of police officers in aiding a narco-criminal organization to dodge law enforcement authorities was unearthed in a significant operation dubbed “Jaguar,” which unfolded on Thursday, April 18th. This operation, spearheaded by the Prosecutor’s Office, culminated in the apprehension of 14 individuals, with […]

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