Ecuadorian movements support Bolivia’s access to the sea
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On March 23, Ecuador's solidarity movements and social organizations ratified their support to Bolivia's struggle...
March 24, 2022Section
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Where is there more and less poverty in Ecuador?
Fifty-seven percent of those who receive state aid because they live in conditions of poverty or vulnerability are on the...
March 23, 2022
Spain, Peru, and Colombia interested in Ecuador’s electricity project
Four companies from three countries, Spain, Peru, and Colombia, submitted samples of interest to develop an energy project called
March 22, 2022
President Lasso disassociates Ecuador from the Assange case and “respects” extradition order to the US
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The president of Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso, said that his government "will respect" the ruling of...
March 22, 2022
Ecuador added US$157.9 million of certified gold bars to the International Reserve
The Central Bank of Ecuador (BCE) informed that it concluded the process of refining and certifying 80,850,697 troy ounces of...
March 21, 2022
Ecuador claims to be “the most resilient country” for South American tourism
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Through a message to the population, the President of Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso, announced on March...
March 21, 2022
Ecuador: Exports reach US$2.456 billion in January
Ecuador's exports reached US$2.456 billion in January 2022, well above the US$1.815 billion in 2021 and the US$1.951 billion in...
March 18, 2022
Oil, mines, and energy: how much do they represent in Ecuador’s income?
The oil, mining, and energy industry generated US$9.7 billion to Ecuador's treasury in 2021. The figure corresponds to the resources
March 17, 2022
Chile’s Boric supports Ecuador joining Pacific Alliance
New Chilean President Gabriel Boric supports Ecuador's intention to join the Pacific Alliance, the Andean country's government adviser
March 15, 2022