Ecuador Assembly Ties Ex-President Lasso to Embezzlement
Ecuador's National Assembly concluded that Guillermo Lasso, the former president, was involved in a corruption case.
December 1, 2023Section
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Ecuador’s Job Creation Plan
Just four days into his term, Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa took a decisive step by planning to propose a crucial...
November 28, 2023
Ecuador’s New Era Under Daniel Noboa
In the latest Ecuador news, Daniel Noboa, at 35, becomes Ecuador's youngest president amidst significant challenges.
November 23, 2023
Reboot of Ecuador’s National Assembly Marks New Era
In the latest Ecuador news, Ecuador's National Assembly reopened this Friday. It had been closed for six months.
November 18, 2023
Ecuador’s Security Sweep in Largest Prison
Police and military teams conducted a search operation in Ecuador’s biggest prison in Guayaquil after a violent confrontation between inmates.
November 9, 2023
Colombia Helps Ecuador with Energy Crisis
Ecuador's energy crisis, resulting in blackouts, prompted President Guillermo Lasso to meet with Colombia's President Gustavo Petro for solutions.
October 29, 2023
Ecuador’s Worst Drought in 50 Years Triggers Power Cuts
Starting tomorrow, Ecuador will experience scheduled power outages as announced by the Energy and Mines Minister, Fernando Santos.
October 27, 2023
Ecuador’s President Calls for UN Aid in Security Crisis
President Guillermo Lasso of Ecuador recently had a key meeting with Natalia Gherman, Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Committee at...
October 25, 2023
Ecuador Acts on Electricity Crisis Due to Drought
In the latest Ecuador news, Ecuador's government announced an emergency in its power sector this Wednesday.
October 19, 2023