Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has called for the establishment of both a BRICs and a South American currency—to counter the dominance of the US dollar. Lula made this plea for a new South American currency during an April speech at the New Development Bank in Shanghai, where he questioned why countries have […] 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. Subscribe now!

Authorities in Azuay consistently discover narcotic substances during security operations. Recently, the delivery of small drug doses by delivery men has become increasingly common, with social media platforms are also being exploited for drug transactions. The drugs most prevalent in Cuenca are marijuana, cocaine base paste, cocaine hydrochloride, heroin, and synthetic drugs, with synthetic drugs […] 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. Subscribe now!

The Government of Ecuador has categorically denied ceding sovereignty over the Galapagos Islands amidst criticism and speculation surrounding a recent debt swap. In a statement issued on June 10, 2023, President Guillermo Lasso’s administration clarified that the country recent conservation debt swap does not, under any circumstances, result in a loss of sovereignty over the […] 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. Subscribe now!

So, let me get this straight, the Correístas REALLY nominated Jorge Glas as their presidential candidate? Really? Okay, yes, he refused the nomination, basically saying, “Hey, let’s be serious, I’m under so many investigations I’m making Trump look honest.” Nonetheless, do the Correístas really have that little respect for the people of Ecuador? Look, just […] 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. Subscribe now!

Ecuador has been facing a legal crisis due to numerous controversial rulings in constitutional actions that have targeted judges and the judicial system. The cases related to habeas corpus, precautionary measures, and protection actions in Ecuador have increased by 211% between 2018 and 2020, according to the Council of the Judiciary. These constitutional actions serve […] 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. Subscribe now!