Ecuador’s legal framework allows use of seized weapons by police and armed forces
In a move to combat crime, Ecuador's National Court of Justice has sanctioned the use of weapons and explosives seized...
July 14, 2023Topic
Ecuador News
Construction begins on Ecuador’s first skyscraper
The development of Ecuador's inaugural skyscraper and Guayaquil's tallest building, known as "Maxximus Guayaquil City Center," has begun. Guayaquil is...
July 11, 2023
Electrical fault in Quito cable car strands 75 people
A total of 75 individuals were affected when the Quito Cable Car experienced an electrical issue, resulting in the suspension...
July 7, 2023
Ecuador awards concession to Spanish consortium for Villonaco III wind project
The Ministry of Energy and Mines of Ecuador has awarded the Spanish consortium Cobra Zero-E Villonaco the concession for the...
July 7, 2023
Ecuador’s economy grows by 0.7% yoy in Q1 2023
According to the Central Bank of Ecuador, Ecuador's economy experienced a 0.7% growth in the first quarter of 2023 compared...
July 1, 2023
Ecuadorian indigenous peoples encourage ‘yes’ vote in referendum to ban oil exploitation
Ecuador's Indigenous People, represented by the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities (Conaie), are urging a "yes" vote in a referendum to...
June 29, 2023
Ecuador’s production minister resigns before his term expires
Julio José Prado, the Minister of Production, Foreign Trade, Investment, and Fisheries of Ecuador, has resigned.
June 28, 2023
Bomb threat on Netherlands-Ecuador flight prompts emergency response
The Mariscal Sucre Airport in Quito, Ecuador, activated its Emergency Operations Committee today following a bomb threat on a KLM...
June 26, 2023
Ecuador’s “blue bond” agreement brings hope for the conservation of the Galapagos Islands
In March, a historic ocean agreement was reached by the United Nations, aiming to protect areas beyond national jurisdiction.
June 25, 2023