Ecuador’s exports drop 10% in H1 2023
In the first half of 2023, Ecuador reported exports valued at US$15.159 billion, marking a 10% decline compared to the...
August 16, 2023Section
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Another political leader shot dead in Ecuador
Pedro Briones, a prominent figure in Ecuador's Citizen Revolution Movement (RC5) led by former President Rafael Correa (2007-2017), was shot...
August 15, 2023
Andrea González runs as presidential candidate in Ecuador after tragic event
In the wake of the tragic passing of Ecuador's presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio on August 9th due to a violent...
August 13, 2023
Ecuador in crisis: after murder of presidential candidate, parliamentary hopeful attacked
In Ecuador, following the assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, President Guillermo Lasso declared a 60-day state of emergency. Villavicencio,...
August 11, 2023
Police confirm foreign nationals arrested over Ecuadorian candidate’s murder
Ecuadorian police have confirmed that the individuals arrested following the assassination of Ecuador's presidential candidate, Fernando Villavicencio, are foreign nationals....
August 11, 2023
FBI Helps Ecuador Investigate Presidential Candidate’s Murder
A team from the U.S. FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) is set to arrive in Ecuador to assist in the...
August 10, 2023
Ecuador holds elections on August 20 despite murder of candidate
Ecuador's President, Guillermo Lasso, confirmed that the scheduled elections for August 20th would proceed despite the tragic killing of presidential...
August 10, 2023
Ecuador’s president declares state of emergency after assassination of presidential candidate
Following the assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio in an armed attack in Quito, Ecuador's capital, President Guillermo Lasso has...
August 10, 2023
Ecuador’s president strengthens armed forces to fight organized crime
In an effort to enhance the nation's fight against organized crime, Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso presented the Armed Forces with...
August 9, 2023