Three challenges for the economy of Ecuador this 2023
Although Ecuador is going through a positive macroeconomic moment, with fiscal accounts in order and one of the lowest inflation...
January 9, 2023Section
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Record in Ecuador: December left the most expensive basic basket in history
2022 closed in Ecuador with the most expensive basic basket in the country's history since records exist. Thus, the basic...
January 6, 2023
Ecuador signs trade deal with China
Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso announced the conclusion of a free trade agreement with China on Tuesday (3rd).
January 4, 2023
Ecuador: Lasso vetoes a law that sought to repeal his tax reform
Ecuador's President Lasso vetoes legislation seeking to repeal his tax reform. The political battle over fiscal policy. Expert coverage from...
December 28, 2022
The Ecuadorian Police seizes 2.3 tonnes of cocaine
The National Police of Ecuador has seized 2.3 tonnes of drugs in the 'Christmas' operation, in the Port of Guayaquil
December 27, 2022
Ecuador inaugurates first subway transportation system
Metro Quito is the first subway system in Ecuador. It was inaugurated on Wednesday (21st) in its first phase of...
December 22, 2022
Ecuador: the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities encourages a new conflict with the Lasso government
The Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador rejects a plan proposed by the Government of Ecuador to protect mining projects.
December 22, 2022
Ecuador: Lasso would run for re-election
The president of Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso, has left the door open this Tuesday to a possible candidacy for the next...
December 21, 2022
Petroecuador will increase oil production in two fields
The public company Petroecuador reported that it obtained environmental licenses for various activities in the Auca and in the Pacoa...
December 19, 2022