Ecuador’s air market shows signs of recovery, President affirms
President Guillermo Lasso stated on Wednesday that Ecuador's air market is experiencing a recovery, attributing it to the elimination of...
June 22, 2023Section
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Three of eight presidential candidate registrations paused in Ecuador
Ecuador's National Electoral Council (CNE) president, Diana Atamaint, announced on Monday the suspension of registration for three presidential candidates in...
June 20, 2023
Ecuador’s national security advisor steps down
General Paco Moncayo, a retired member of the Armed Forces, has stepped down as Ecuador's National Security Advisor, less than...
June 20, 2023
Ecuadorian President considers opposition leadership as presidential race alternative
Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso is contemplating leading the opposition, a shift from his earlier consideration of vying for the country's...
June 19, 2023
Ecuador’s Constitutional Court approves presidential decree on tax reform
Ecuador's Constitutional Court approves the presidential tax reform decree. Legal implications and economic impact analysis. Expert coverage from The Ri...
June 17, 2023
Avianca airlines launches direct route between Quito and Cancun
Colombian carrier Avianca Airlines inaugurated a new direct flight service on Thursday, connecting Ecuador's capital, Quito, with the popular tourist...
June 16, 2023
Eight candidates will seek to win Ecuador’s Presidency in 2023
Eight presidential candidates have so far announced their intention to register for the early elections in Ecuador, scheduled for August...
June 13, 2023 Ecuador’s final preparations for extraordinary elections and defining electoral board underway
Ecuador embarks on the final stages of assembling its electoral board for the upcoming extraordinary presidential and legislative elections scheduled...
June 13, 2023
Over 8,000 new officers join Ecuadorian police force in a bid to boost security
In an initiative to strengthen law enforcement and bolster public security, the Ecuadorian police today welcomed 8,500 new officers to...
June 10, 2023