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
America Ecuador Agustín Intriago, the mayor of Manta, has been assassinated alongside a young athlete, Ariana Estefanía Chancay, causing shock and sorrow in the country and having civilians currently protest to advocate for greater safety
America Ecuador New measures set to address poverty in the country include increasing the minimum wage, expanding social programs, and investing in infrastructure
America Ecuador Local authorities, in collaboration with Starlink, will donate high-end satellite antennas to educational institutions in the Galapagos Islands, benefiting approximately 3.600 students
America Ecuador The government has approved an emergency plan against El Niño; experts have confirmed its arrival between November and December, analysing past experiences and prioritising resources for mitigation efforts as 2,3 million people are expected to be affected
America Ecuador The Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador and the National Anti-Mining Front organised protests against mining and filed a constitutional challenge against Executive Decree 754, which enables environmental consultation
America Ecuador Over 500 people have been evacuated from the coastal province of Esmeraldas in northern Ecuador, which shares a border with Colombia, due to flooding caused by heavy rains
America Ecuador The country has enforced its first Personal Data Protection Law, imposing fines on companies that disclose customer information without authorisation; the law covers all types of data and aims to safeguard citizens from the illegal data market
America Ecuador The National Assembly voted to proceed with the impeachment process against President Guillermo Lasso, accused of embezzlement, potentially leading to his removal this month
America Ecuador Armed forces have had presidential order to execute anti-terrorism actions throughout the territory, using all means against criminal organizations, in response to the violence that has been affecting the country for the past 2 years
America Ecuador The country has launched a debt buyback plan that will free up money to protect its Galapagos Islands; buying back bonds for a total of US$800 million, the state will refinance them more cheaply to then funnel the savings into the Galapagos
America Ecuador An ancient and pristine coral reef teeming with marine life has been discovered in the depths of the Galapagos Islands; found between 400 and 600 meters below sea level, a rare find in deep waters
America Ecuador The country’s shrimp exports have increased by approximately 22% this year due to China’s increase in demand, mainly due to the product’s easiness when it comes to freshness and food safety regulations