Ecuador Sets 2025 Election Date: Noboa Seeks Re-election Amid Security Crisis
Ecuador will hold its presidential and legislative elections on February 9, 2025. This vote comes at a critical time for...
September 13, 2024Section
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Ecuador’s Congress to Decide Fate of Attorney General’s Impeachment Trial
Ecuador's National Assembly faces a critical decision regarding the impeachment trial of Attorney General Diana Salazar. The case, which began...
September 11, 2024
Ecuador’s Esmeraldas Refinery Halts for 65 Days of Critical Repairs
The Esmeraldas Refinery crucial for Ecuador's energy supply has unexpectedly halted operations for 65 days to address. Analysis from The...
September 6, 2024
Bridging Power: Ecuador and Peru’s New Electrical Connection
The Ecuadorian government recently announced an international bid to construct a 500-kilovolt electrical interconnection line with Peru. Spearheaded by Ecuador's...
September 3, 2024
Cabinet Reshuffle in Ecuador: Ministers Depart for Legislative Ambitions
Three Ecuadorian ministers have resigned within 24 hours signaling a significant cabinet reshuffle. Coverage and analysis from The Rio Times.
September 2, 2024
Ecuador Begins Closure of Its Largest Oil Block Following Public Vote
Ecuador has started the phased shutdown of its large oil wells in Block 43-ITT located in Yasuní National Park. Coverage...
August 29, 2024
Ecuador and Colombia Set Agenda for Bi-National Cabinet
In Quito Foreign Ministers Gabriela Sommerfeld of Ecuador and Luis Gilberto Murillo of Colombia met recently. Coverage and analysis from...
August 29, 2024
Ecuador’s Presidential Race: Noboa and González Emerge as Early Favorites
In Ecuador, the presidential election on February 9, 2025, is nearing, with incumbent Daniel Noboa and ex-lawmaker Luisa González leading...
August 27, 2024
Ecuador Opens Doors: New Beginnings for Venezuelan Migrants
On Friday Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa issued a decree granting an eight-month migration amnesty to Venezuelans. Analysis from The Rio...
August 24, 2024