Bananas and shrimp, two pillars of Ecuador’s economy, get stuck in the global logistics crisis
Ecuador lives from exporting bananas and shrimp, but with the global logistics crisis a key link in the production chain...
November 25, 2021Section
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21 years of dollarization in Ecuador: myths and truths
At a time when the recurring debate on the possibilities of dollarizing the Argentine economy is back, it is pertinent...
November 24, 2021
Ecuador debates law that would allow shooting down narco-aircraft
A bill was presented that allows the Ecuadorian Air Force to intervene with force to any aircraft that is flying...
November 24, 2021
Colombia and Ecuador to share innovation office in Israel
Colombia and Ecuador will share the innovation office that President Ivan Duque recently opened in Jerusalem
November 23, 2021
University of Ecuador launches academic crusade against gender violence
University of the Americas of Ecuador launched a crusade against gender violence that includes several free events open to the...
November 23, 2021
Ecuador extends state of emergency for another 30 days
Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso extended the state of emergency declared in mid-October for another 30 days in nine provinces.
November 19, 2021
Ecuador puts all its investment expectations in “Open for Business 2021”
Ecuador puts all its hopes on the "Open for Business 2021" forum, the first of international scope organized by the...
November 18, 2021
Ecuador’s basic monthly salary rose US$108 in a decade
Ecuador's basic salary increased US$ 108 in a decade; the current one remains at US$ 400 and has not changed...
November 17, 2021
Ecuador study estimates losses caused by violence against women at US$2 billion per year
Ecuador has the second highest prevalence of violence against women in intimate partner relationships in Latin America, according to study
November 16, 2021