Ecuador News in English
Ecuador news in English — markets, business, politics, and daily life in dollarized Ecuador, tracked every day by The Rio Times, with the company and economic intelligence our readers rely on.
Ecuador news in English, updated daily: the dollarized economy, security policy and the fight against trafficking, oil and mining, and politics under President Noboa. The Rio Times covers Quito and Guayaquil for international readers — markets, companies, trade, and daily life — with the latest Ecuador news and analysis collected on this page. From banana and shrimp exports to bond markets and the security crisis, our Ecuador desk keeps the story in English and in context. Independent reporting from Latin America's English-language daily.
The Big Read: Today in Ecuador
The stories that matter most today. Updated Nov 11, 4:30 PM ET.
Ecuador to Tender Giant Copper Mine in 2027Ecuador's state miner Enami says it will tender the Llurimagua copper and molybdenum project internationally in 2027, with bidding rules due in the first half.
Wed 9:55 AM ET
- What to Do in Quito in November 2026
November 2026 in Quito brings The Strokes, Hot Chip, the Soy Luna farewell tour and Casa de la Música recitals, with dates and US$ ticket prices.
Tue 5:18 PM ET
- Ecuador Extends Emergency Before Local Vote
President Daniel Noboa renewed Ecuador's state of exception for 30 days in eight provinces; the decree sets no curfew before the 29 November local vote.
Wed 3:44 PM ET
Ecuador — the brief
Ecuador’s Role in Latin America Explained
Ecuador's role in Latin America explained: dollar economy, shrimp and oil, gangs, US ties and the 29 November vote, in plain English.
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Analysis & Deep Dives
All analysis →Ecuador Local Elections and Electoral System Explained
Ecuador elections on 29 November 2026 fill mayors, prefects and councils. Who must vote, the US$48.20...
Ecuador History Explained, From the Inca to the 2026 Vote
Ecuador history for newcomers: Inca and Spanish eras, independence in 1822, oil, the US dollar, gang...
Quito City Guide for 2026, Ecuador’s Capital Explained
Quito city guide: 2,679,722 residents, a 15-station metro, an airport 24 km away and a mayoral...
Living & doing business in Ecuador
Latest from Ecuador
Guayaquil Faces 4-Metre Tides Through 12 Nov
Inocar forecasts Guayaquil high tides above 4 metres until 12 November. See the peak times and heights for...
Ecuador Tightens Control of US$100 Bills
Ecuador's central bank now requires banks to deposit US$50 and US$100 bills at its own sites and asks...
Ecuador Begins Ballot Shipments on 16 Nov
Ecuador's CNE will ship 41,702 electoral packages from 16 to 28 November ahead of the 29 November local...
Ecuador Mayoral Candidate Shot Dead
Ronald Farfán, former mayor of Huaquillas and a candidate in Ecuador's 29 November local elections, was shot dead...
Ecuador Ends Curfew With 2,500 Arrests
Ecuador ended its coastal curfew on 10 November after police and troops apprehended 2,503 people in five provinces,...
What to Do in Cuenca in November 2026
Martin Garrix plays Cuenca on 14 November, with free salsa on 19 November, a Fito Páez tribute and...
Ecuador Campus Bill Worries Student Groups
Ecuador's Assembly is drafting a university law reform that student groups say could criminalise campus protest. No debate...
Ecuador Local Elections Dates Voters Need
Ecuador votes 29 November 2026 for mayors and prefects. Campaign runs 12-26 November; fine for skipping the vote...