The poverty rate in Ecuador fell 7 points in one year

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Micro-trafficking group of minors broken up in Feria Libre market
Last week 10 urban radar systems began fining speeders 24 hours a day
Breast cancer awareness is critical and most women in Ecuador can get mammography testing for free
The issue of fuel subsidies hangs over Ecuador even though other countries have shown a pathway to follow
Referendum: Executive insists on changing the powers of the Cpccs
Time to sale of houses and apartments increases in Ecuador
Security report highlights high numbers of domestic violence in Cuenca
Government ends restrictions to enter the country
6.6 million Ecuadorians suffer from food shortages
No, it’s mine!

The poverty rate in Ecuador fell 7 points in one year

8 million may be in poverty
Employment, vaccination and reduction of malnutrition

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Micro-trafficking group of minors broken up in Feria Libre market

by Jonathan | October 24, 2022 | Volume 7, Issue 03

After three months of investigation, authorities dismantled a gang that held minors, pregnant women and people with disabilities to commit crimes in Cuenca, such as drug micro-trafficking.

Last week 10 urban radar systems began fining speeders 24 hours a day

by Jonathan | October 24, 2022 | Volume 7, Issue 03

These devices previously only worked from 07:00 to 21:00, according to the EMOV.

Breast cancer awareness is critical and most women in Ecuador can get mammography testing for free

by Jonathan | October 24, 2022 | Volume 7, Issue 03

The International Day of the Fight against Breast Cancer, which is commemorated every October 19, is an opportunity to reinforce prevention against this disease

The issue of fuel subsidies hangs over Ecuador even though other countries have shown a pathway to follow

by Jonathan | October 24, 2022 | Volume 7, Issue 03

Fuel subsidies impact more than just the price at the pump and a coordinated effort in targeting is a must for Ecuador to move forward.

Referendum: Executive insists on changing the powers of the Cpccs

by Jonathan | October 24, 2022 | Volume 7, Issue 03

The Government delivered two questions to the Constitutional Court for the referendum on the powers of the Cpccs. For now, there are six approved questions.

Time to sale of houses and apartments increases in Ecuador

by Jonathan | October 24, 2022 | Volume 7, Issue 03

The delay in the sale of real estate projects results in less liquidity in the construction sector, which is having a hard time recovering after the pandemic.

Security report highlights high numbers of domestic violence in Cuenca

by Jonathan | October 24, 2022 | Volume 7, Issue 03

The city also has a high percentage of alcohol consumption, related to gender violence.

Government ends restrictions to enter the country

by Jonathan | October 24, 2022 | Volume 7, Issue 03

The Ministry of Health said that the covid-19 pandemic is under control, as the numbers of infections and deaths continue to drop.

6.6 million Ecuadorians suffer from food shortages

by Jonathan | October 24, 2022 | Volume 7, Issue 03

Ecuador ranks third in the prevalence of food insecurity in South America, behind Argentina and Peru, according to a study published by the FAO.

No, it’s mine!

by Jonathan | October 24, 2022 | Volume 7, Issue 03

There is a good article in this paper this week about fuel subsidies. As I read it, in conjunction with what I know about all the “dialog tables” that happened between the government and the social organizations (mainly the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador, or ‘Conaie’), I can’t help but feel that this country […]

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In this article

More from this issue

Micro-trafficking group of minors broken up in Feria Libre market

Last week 10 urban radar systems began fining speeders 24 hours a day

Breast cancer awareness is critical and most women in Ecuador can get mammography testing for free

The issue of fuel subsidies hangs over Ecuador even though other countries have shown a pathway to follow

Referendum: Executive insists on changing the powers of the Cpccs

Time to sale of houses and apartments increases in Ecuador

Security report highlights high numbers of domestic violence in Cuenca

Government ends restrictions to enter the country

6.6 million Ecuadorians suffer from food shortages

No, it’s mine!

The poverty rate in Ecuador fell 7 points in one year

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