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
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