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Glas faces potential revocation of pre-release, signaling a possible return to prison
Electrolux plans to open new plant in Brazil, double imports of household appliances to Ecuador
CORRECTION NOTICE: Malacatos home invasion leaves Colorado mother dead, two of three suspects arrested and charged
Darién jungle continues to claim more lives
Quick loans, or ‘chulco,’ are growing in Cuenca, often funded by illegal activities
Closure of roads increases production costs for Azuay industries
Search for Alausí slide the victims comes down to remaining 3.5 hectares.
This is gonna hurt
Another Ecuadorian prosecutor is murdered as targeted attacks on the judiciary continue

The fate of the radar contract in Cuenca hinges on several reports
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Glas faces potential revocation of pre-release, signaling a possible return to prison

by Rebeca Mendoza | June 5, 2023 | Volume 7, Issue 35

Two new criminal investigations against former Vice President Jorge Glas could reverse his provisional freedom and pre-release. On May 30th, a Pichincha Criminal Guarantees judge confirmed to Glas that he had two years, eleven months and fifteen days left to complete his single sentence of eight years in prison, which was defined last January. The […]

Electrolux plans to open new plant in Brazil, double imports of household appliances to Ecuador

by Rebeca Mendoza | June 5, 2023 | Volume 7, Issue 35

The company announced an investment of more than $140 million for the construction of a new plant in Brazil, with construction set to begin in one month. Electrolux, a leading household appliance manufacturer, is set to enhance its presence in the Ecuadorian market by doubling its imports of appliances from Brazil. This expansion comes as […]

CORRECTION NOTICE: Malacatos home invasion leaves Colorado mother dead, two of three suspects arrested and charged

by Rebeca Mendoza | June 5, 2023 | Volume 7, Issue 35

CORRECTION NOTICE On June 5, 2023, The Cuenca Dispatch published the story “Malacatos home invasion leaves Colorado mother dead, two of three suspects arrested and charged.” The story incorrectly stated that two suspects had been arrested for the murder (and that a third suspect had been identified) of Francesca Williams, a 44-year-old wife and mother […]

Darién jungle continues to claim more lives

by Rebeca Mendoza | June 5, 2023 | Volume 7, Issue 35

Update to: Ecuadorians among top three nationalities crossing the perilous Darién jungle Published: volume 7, Issue 28 In recent weeks, Panamanian authorities have discovered 10 bodies of irregular migrants who tragically drowned in the swollen rivers of the Darién jungle, located on the southern border with Colombia. Despite the perilous conditions, migrants persist in attempting […]

Quick loans, or ‘chulco,’ are growing in Cuenca, often funded by illegal activities

by Rebeca Mendoza | June 5, 2023 | Volume 7, Issue 35

Cuenca authorities are currently investigating organizations involved in the business of offering quick loans, but detecting these criminal structures proves to be a challenging task. The trend of quick loans, a form of usury known as ‘chulco,’ has been on the rise in Cuenca. During April and May of 2023, police conducted special operations against […]

Closure of roads increases production costs for Azuay industries

by Rebeca Mendoza | June 5, 2023 | Volume 7, Issue 35

Azuayan industry relies on three transportation routes to facilitate the movement of raw materials and products, yet only one route has remained operational this year. Road closures have significantly increased production costs in the Azuayan industry, which heavily relies on three main routes for transportation. However, due to ongoing closures, only one route has remained […]

Search for Alausí slide the victims comes down to remaining 3.5 hectares.

by Rebeca Mendoza | June 5, 2023 | Volume 7, Issue 35

Time and hope is running out in the search for victims of the March 26th landslide that has claimed already 61 lives. The families of the 14 people still missing in the Alausí landslide are relying on the efforts of 90 firefighters and soldiers who continue to work diligently on the site, despite the approaching […]

This is gonna hurt

by Rebeca Mendoza | June 5, 2023 | Volume 7, Issue 35

Well, you’ve gone and done it now. President Guillermo Lasso has confirmed that he won’t run again in this special upcoming election. Can you say, “shot yourself in the foot?” I mean, let’s review what this guy pulled off in 2 years. He contained a pandemic that was ravaging this country by rapidly getting 90% […]

Another Ecuadorian prosecutor is murdered as targeted attacks on the judiciary continue

by Rebeca Mendoza | June 5, 2023 | Volume 7, Issue 35

Guayas prosecutor involved in murder trial is assassinated in Durán, adding to a growing list of slain members of the judiciary. In a tragic series of events, Ecuador has witnessed the targeted killings of judges and prosecutors in 2022 and 2023. The latest victim was prosecutor Leonardo Palacios, who was assassinated on the night of […]

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In this article

More from this issue

Glas faces potential revocation of pre-release, signaling a possible return to prison

Electrolux plans to open new plant in Brazil, double imports of household appliances to Ecuador

CORRECTION NOTICE: Malacatos home invasion leaves Colorado mother dead, two of three suspects arrested and charged

Darién jungle continues to claim more lives

Quick loans, or ‘chulco,’ are growing in Cuenca, often funded by illegal activities

Closure of roads increases production costs for Azuay industries

Search for Alausí slide the victims comes down to remaining 3.5 hectares.

This is gonna hurt

Another Ecuadorian prosecutor is murdered as targeted attacks on the judiciary continue

The fate of the radar contract in Cuenca hinges on several reports

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