America Ecuador Quito's metro, the first ever public transport of such large magnitude in Ecuador, and the first underground transport, came into service after 10 years of construction
America Ecuador Daniel Noboa has been elected as the new president to serve for only 18 months, as Former President Guillermo Lasso could not complete his term due to the dissolvement of Congress; Noboa is also the country’s youngest president with 36 years of age
America Ecuador To enhance international supply chain security and trade facilitation, a Mutual Recognition for such operations of Panama and Ecuador was signed, promoting adherence to safety requirements and monitoring of supply chain processes for certified operators
America Ecuador Ecuador has scheduled power cuts due to a severe drought affecting hydroelectric plants, with daily outages of four hours in some regions and three hours on the coast, aiming to last until mid-December
America Ecuador Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso met with the UN's Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Director to request assistance in tackling the nation's security crisis, emphasising a "zero tolerance" policy against narcotics and violence
America Ecuador Presidential candidate Daniel Noboa of Ecuador's Acción Democrática Nacional party has faced allegations of 14 years of tax evasion, potentially resulting in a five-year prison term, involving around US$2,1 million in foreign transfers
America Ecuador Ecuador has authorised US military presence to combat drug trafficking organisations jointly in a deal signed during President Lasso's visit to Washington
America Ecuador Ecuador's presidential campaign has begun with security concerns after a candidate's assassination; front-runner Luisa González has taken protective measures, and other candidates are addressing insecurity and unemployment ahead of the October 15 election
America Ecuador The state has intensified banana export controls to prevent fraud and drug-contaminated shipments, including the removal of codes for 16.000 fictitious hectares, implementing scanners at ports to validate export declarations and ensure sales transparency
America Ecuador Millions participated in a referendum, voting in favor of stopping crude oil extraction in Yasuní National Park, protecting Indigenous communities living in voluntary isolation, and preserving the region's biodiversity
America Ecuador Fernando Villavicencio, an aspiring presidential candidate, known for his anti-corruption stance and commitment to tackling organised crime, was assassinated just 10 days before the presidential election, raising concerns in the nation
America Ecuador The country has united with Panama to protect "their common home" as bishops, church networks, and communities are working together to voice their concerns over mining industry practices destroying their shared environment