Manta Mayor Agustín Intriago assassinated in violent attack, Ecuador’s quest for justice intensifies
Agustín Intriago, serving as the Mayor of Manta, a city in the province of Manabí, Ecuador, tragically lost his life...
July 24, 2023Section
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High number of undecided voters in Ecuador’s upcoming elections
With the Ecuadorian presidential election scheduled for August 20, a recent Cedatos poll shows that 59.5% of voters are currently...
July 22, 2023
Early elections in Ecuador to be monitored by 971 observers
Ecuador's National Electoral Council (CNE) has accredited 971 national and international observers for the upcoming early presidential and legislative elections...
July 21, 2023Ecuadorian president pleads for Schengen visa waiver at EU-CELAC summit
Ecuadorian President, Guillermo Lasso, intends to appeal for the discontinuation of the Schengen visa requirement for Ecuadorian citizens during the...
July 18, 2023
Agreement on enhanced dialogue and cooperation concluded between the EU and Ecuador
A memorandum of understanding, intended to bolster political dialogue and cooperation over the next ten years, was formally signed between...
July 17, 2023
Ecuador’s legal framework allows use of seized weapons by police and armed forces
In a move to combat crime, Ecuador's National Court of Justice has sanctioned the use of weapons and explosives seized...
July 14, 2023
Construction begins on Ecuador’s first skyscraper
The development of Ecuador's inaugural skyscraper and Guayaquil's tallest building, known as "Maxximus Guayaquil City Center," has begun. Guayaquil is...
July 11, 2023
Electrical fault in Quito cable car strands 75 people
A total of 75 individuals were affected when the Quito Cable Car experienced an electrical issue, resulting in the suspension...
July 7, 2023
Ecuador awards concession to Spanish consortium for Villonaco III wind project
The Ministry of Energy and Mines of Ecuador has awarded the Spanish consortium Cobra Zero-E Villonaco the concession for the...
July 7, 2023