Defense Minister warns: “Ecuador’s democracy is at serious risk”
"Ecuador's democracy is at serious risk," warned Tuesday the Minister of Defense of Ecuador, Luis Lara, at a time when...
June 21, 2022Section
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Ecuador extends state of emergency to curb protests against high fuel prices
The Ecuadorian government announced Monday (20) that a state of emergency had been imposed in 6 provinces due to protests....
June 21, 2022
Ecuador: Protesters defy emergency state
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The national strike, called by the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE), continues this...
June 20, 2022
Ecuador’s president reaches over 80% disapproval rating
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The public research center Perfiles de Opinión registered this Wednesday that 81% of Ecuadorians consider...
June 16, 2022
Ecuador’s national strike: schools offer remote classes due to road closures
Due to the obstacles to reaching some educational institutions due to the mobilizations that are part of the
June 15, 2022
National strike: roads in Ecuador blocked through call for indigenous mobilizations
The Confederation of Indigenous Peoples (Conaie) called for an indefinite general strike in Ecuador against rising fuel prices, the cost
June 14, 2022
Ecuador invests in renewables but does not leave fossil fuels behind
Guillermo Lasso's government seeks to attract investors to build and operate power generation and transmission projects in Ecuador.
June 13, 2022
The UN elects Ecuador as a member of the Security Council for 2023 and 2024
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Ecuador will replace Mexico and will sit for the fourth time in history in the...
June 10, 2022
Ecuador’s president wants one million oil barrels daily and a dozen trade agreements
As part of his agenda during the IX Summit of the Americas, the president of Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso, attended an...
June 9, 2022