The Court of Ecuador has officially approved the constitutionality of the state of exception declared by President Daniel Novoa, covering the entire country and prisons and following the escape of the leader of the "Los Choneros" gang

Diplomatic and consular services for Ecuador in Venezuela will be taken over by Switzerland, as the bilateral relations between the two South American nations have been broken

Electricity rationing, caused by severe drought and lasting since September, will end on December 20 due to improved hydroelectric output, energy imports from Colombia, and recent rains, announced President Daniel Noboa

Iconic Salcedo ice cream is facing collapse as daily power outages up to 14 hours are shutting down factories, forcing businesses like Polar Bear to slash production, lay off staff, and rely on family labor, threatening a cultural and economic staple

Protests against President Daniel Noboa's economic policies are continuing, demanding respect for workers' rights and real solutions to the nation's energy crisis, as the daily energy cuts still persist