Ecuador Cancels Electricity Rationing After Deal with Colombia
After reaching a last-minute agreement with Colombia, Ecuador's government halted its planned three-day electricity rationing today.
October 4, 2023Section
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Security Takes Center Stage in Ecuador Election Debate
Candidates Luisa González and Daniel Noboa recently debated security issues ahead of Ecuador's October 15 runoff.
October 3, 2023
Ecuador’s Q2 Economy Gets Boost from Government
Ecuador's economy expanded by 3.3% in the second quarter of this year, driven by a 6.4% surge in government spending
September 29, 2023
Noboa Leads in Ecuador Runoff Polls
The official race for Ecuador's presidency began this Sunday, with Daniel Noboa and Luisa González as the final contenders.
September 26, 2023
U.S. Links Colombia and Ecuador to Fentanyl Trade
In the latest drug news, The U.S. anti-narcotics chief Todd Robinson says Colombia and Ecuador play roles in fentanyl production...
September 21, 2023
Ecuador’s 2023 GDP Outlook Cut Again by Central Bank
Ecuador's Central Bank (ECB) has adjusted its 2023 GDP growth prediction from 2.5% to a more conservative 1.5%.
September 19, 2023
Ecuador Ups Its Alert to Orange Due to Forthcoming El Niño
Ecuador's National Emergency Operations Committee raised the country's El Niño alert from yellow to orange after evaluating oceanic and atmospheric...
September 19, 2023
Ecuador Seeks Schengen Visa Waiver through Spain
Ecuador's President, Guillermo Lasso, asked Spain's Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, to lift the Schengen visa rule for Ecuadorians.
September 15, 2023
Ecuador’s President Gives Army 20 Armored Cars
Ecuador's President, Guillermo Lasso, gave 20 Cobra II armored vehicles to the army. This took place in a Quito ceremony.
September 12, 2023