Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Update to: Ecuador begins its official withdrawal from Unasur Published: Volume 4, Issue 15 President Daniel Noboa has directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to transfer the abandoned Unasur building to the Secretariat of Higher Education (Senescyt) to expand the academic offerings through Higher Education Institutes. Once the headquarters of the […]
Update: Government Repurposes Unasur Building for Education and Music Conservatory
Published on August 12, 2024
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by Geraldine Santos With more than 404,103 hectares spread across four provinces, the Cayambe Coca National Park is the third largest in Ecuador and the only one that passes through the equatorial line. The area is divided into two zones: one is Amazonian forests, and the other is moorland. The place is also known as the […]
María José Pinto Joins Daniel Noboa as His Vice-Presidential Candidate of the 2025 Election
María José Pinto González-Artigas, a business leader and social advocate with extensive experience in the textile industry and public service, has been nominated as Daniel Noboa’s vice-presidential candidate for the 2025 Ecuadorian elections. 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!
It shouldn’t be a ‘bully pulpit’
It’s that time of year when Ecuador’s political powers pick their candidates who will soon be talking a lot about the economy, country-risk, credit, foreign investment, and maybe a little on the side about the energy crisis. In the end, like in most democratic countries, people will elect their “leaders” based on the party they […] 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!
Rare Bush Dog Captured on Camera in Ecuadorian Amazon
Speothos venaticus, a rare wild canid, was recently sighted in the northern region of Sucumbíos, Ecuador. 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!
Karpowership Barge Emre Bey Set to Anchor in Guayaquil’s Abandoned Dockyard
Four old power generation barges, abandoned by Termoguayas, are docked where the Turkish-made power generation ship Emre Bey will soon be anchored. The Emre Bey is expected to contribute 100 MW of electricity to Ecuador’s interconnected system. 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’s Country Risk Reflects Economic Weakness, Expected to Remain High
The week began with declines in international stock markets and Ecuador’s country risk reaching 1,460 points. By week’s end, the risk had dropped to 1,397 points. 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’s Foreign Investment Falls Sharply Amid Regional Decline
In 2023, Latin America’s foreign direct investment fell by 10%, with Ecuador experiencing a dramatic 57% decline, driven by reduced inflows to major economies and a downturn in service sector investments. 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!
Bank Lending Recovers After Deposits Rise; Cooperative Lending Struggles to Rebound
The credit portfolios of banks grew by 8.2% in July 2024, with deposits increasing by 11%. In contrast, credit growth in cooperatives was only 0.7%, the lowest level since 2016.
Citizen Revolution Picks González and Borja for 2025, Correa Criticizes Noboa
The Citizen Revolution has announced Luisa González and Diego Borja as its 2025 presidential and vice-presidential candidates, while Rafael Correa criticized President Daniel Noboa and rejected alliances with other leftist groups, focusing on positioning the party as a strong opposition force.
Update: Noboa Transfers Vice President Abad to Turkey Amid Middle East Tensions
Update to: Verónica Abad in “Danger” in Israel, Warns Ecuador’s Vice President Published: Volume 8, Issue 44 President Daniel Noboa has ordered the “temporary transfer” of Vice President Verónica Abad from her role as Ecuador’s ambassador to Israel to the Ecuadorian Embassy in Turkey, located in Ankara. This directive, issued through Executive Decree 353, was […] 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!
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