Ecuador’s Power Woes Deepen: Colombia Cuts Off Vital Electricity Supply
Colombia has decided to pause its electricity exports to Ecuador due to severe drought conditions. The Colombian Ministry of Mines
October 2, 2024Section
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Ecuador’s Congress Resumes Political Trial Against Interior Minister
Ecuador's National Assembly resumed the political trial of Interior Minister Mónica Palencia on Monday. The Oversight and Political Control Commission...
October 1, 2024
Ecuador’s 2025 Presidential Race Draws Six Contenders as Deadline Approaches
Ecuador's political landscape buzzes with activity as six presidential candidates have officially registered for the 2025 general elections. The National...
September 30, 2024
Wildfires Force Evacuations in Quito as President Cancels UN Visit
Daniel Noboa Ecuador's president has cut short his United Nations visit to address a pressing climate crisis back home. Analysis...
September 25, 2024
Extreme Drought Forces Ecuador to Cut Power in Half the Country
Ecuador, facing its worst drought in 60 years, has announced power rationing in half its provinces to conserve dwindling resources....
September 22, 2024
Starting Today, Ecuador Implements Daily Eight-Hour Blackouts
Ecuador has entered a period of scheduled power outages and curfews as the country grapples with its most severe. Coverage...
September 18, 2024
Ecuador’s President Proposes Constitutional Reform to Allow Foreign Military Bases
President Daniel Noboa of Ecuador announced a bold move to amend the country's constitution. He aims to lift the ban...
September 17, 2024
Ecuador’s Planned Blackout: Balancing Maintenance and Energy Crisis
Ecuador's government has announced an eight-hour nationwide power outage for Wednesday night from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Analysis from...
September 16, 2024
Ecuador Closes Venezuela Consulate, Shifts Services Online and Nearby Countries
Ecuador has announced the closure of its consulate in Caracas Venezuela effective September 14 2024 in political shift. Analysis from...
September 14, 2024