The rise of the dollar makes Ecuadorians cross en masse to buy in Colombia
The high price of the dollar in Colombia captivates Ecuadorians, who cross the border in search of better prices.
November 15, 2022Section
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The holiday left positive figures in Ecuador, despite the state of exception
Despite the state of emergency in three provinces of the country (Guayas, Esmeraldas, and Santo Domingo) due to increased crime,
November 14, 2022
Lasso signs a Communication Law to recover freedom of press in Ecuador
The president of Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso, has signed this Friday the final text of the Communication Law with which he...
November 12, 2022
Losses due to the state of emergency in Ecuador may reach US$250 million
The emergency in several Ecuadorian provinces is affecting businesses, and heavy losses are expected for the sector. Impacts at the...
November 10, 2022
Another prison riot in Ecuador leaves 5 inmates dead and 3 injured
At least five prisoners were killed and three injured in a riot in prison in the city of Quito, the...
November 8, 2022
Ash from Ecuador’s Sangay volcano affected 1,824 hectares of crops
The ash expelled by the Sangay volcano, located in the Ecuadorian province of Morona Santiago (south-central), affected 1,824
November 7, 2022
Lasso orders state of emergency for another Ecuadorian province subjected to terrorist attacks
The president of Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso, has extended to the province of Santo Domingo de Tsáchilas the state of emergency...
November 5, 2022
These are the questions that the Executive of Ecuador will submit to the popular consultation
The Government of Guillermo Lasso is preparing a referendum for February 2023 with a series of questions that seek to...
November 4, 2022
Economic reform in Ecuador: President Lasso eliminated the fiscal deficit in only 17 months
The reformist administration eliminated the State's fiscal deficit in record time altogether, and Ecuador already has a comfortable primary
November 3, 2022