Ecuador Steps Into China’s Banana Market as Global Rivals Falter
The Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (Acorbanec) reported that shipments of Ecuadorian bananas to China rose 37.67
August 26, 2025Section
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Latin America Cracks Down on Temu and Shein as Cheap Imports Flood the Market
Temu hit 105M monthly users in LatAm — up 143% — as Mexico raised tariffs to 33.5%. What the crackdown...
August 25, 2025
Chevrolet Bets on SUVs and EVs to Defend Its Ground in the Andes
Chevrolet announced through its Pacific cluster division that it will update its lineup in Colombia, Ecuador, Chile
August 25, 2025
Spain Turns to Latin America as Retirements Create 3.5 Million Worker Gap
Spain will need at least 3.5 million additional workers by 2035 to replace a retiring baby boomer generation, according to...
August 22, 2025
From Blacklist to Business Partner: Ecuador and Panama Reset Relations
The governments of Ecuador and Panama confirmed in mid-August 2025 that they signed a Tax Information Exchange Agreement
August 19, 2025
Ecuador’s Non-Oil Exports Reach Record as Trade Surplus Expands
According to the Central Bank of Ecuador, the economy grew 3.9% in the first half of 2025, above initial forecasts....
August 19, 2025
Latin America’s Growth Trap: Low Investment and High Crime Hold the Region Back
(Analysis) The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean reports that the region’s economies will grow just 2.2%
August 14, 2025
Trump Authorizes Military Planning Against Latin American Cartels Labeled as Terrorists
The U.S. government confirmed that President Donald Trump has authorized the Pentagon to prepare direct military operations
August 9, 2025
Debt First, People Second: How Ecuador’s IOUs Threaten Its Future
Ecuador’s government budget is under immense pressure, and the cause is straightforward: debt. In 2024, more than half
August 6, 2025