Ecuador
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Politics
Ecuador’s Struggle with Prison Violence Addressed by Noboa’s Firm Stance Against Human Rights Criticism
Amid escalating prison violence and criminal control, Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa backs the police and military, dismissing "anti-patriotic" human rights…
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ECONOMY
Ecuador’s Cocoa Farmers Advocate for Fair Trade Amid Global Price Surge on Valentine’s Day
On Valentine's Day, Ecuadorian cocoa producers, hailing from the birthplace of cocoa, championed the celebration with chocolate while demanding fair…
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Politics
Ecuador’s Bold Referendum Date is Set Amid Crisis: A Call for Security and Constitutional Reform
Set against a backdrop of escalating violence and organized crime, Ecuador's electoral court has scheduled an April 21 referendum on…
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ECONOMY
Illegal Mining Ravages Ecuador’s Amazon as Evidenced in a Dire Increase in Deforestation
In 2023, illegal gold mining activities devastated 784 hectares of jungle forests along the Punino River in Ecuador's Amazon, marking…
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Politics
Ecuador’s Landmark Ruling: High Court Decriminalizes Euthanasia, Sets Precedent
Ecuador's Constitutional Court has made a groundbreaking decision to decriminalize euthanasia, mandating the creation of guidelines for the procedure, a…
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AMERICAS
US Boosts Ecuador’s Fight Against Crime with High-Tech Aid to Bolster Security at Colombia Border
In a landmark move to fortify the fight against cross-border crime, the United States has extended a helping hand to…
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Wellness
Ecuador Offers Colombia a Green Method for Drug Disposal Using Encapsulation Technique
Ecuador proposed to Colombia the adoption of an environmentally friendly drug encapsulation technique, successfully eliminating around 500 tons of narcotics…
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ECONOMY
Ecuador’s Assembly Rejects VAT Increase Aimed at Funding Security Measures
In a significant legislative decision, Ecuador's National Assembly voted against President Daniel Noboa's proposal to raise the value-added tax (IVA)…
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ECONOMY
Ecuador’s Banking Sector Protests Proposed ‘Discriminatory’ Taxation Amid Anti-Crime Funding Efforts
Ecuador's Association of Private Banks (Asobanca) has publicly denounced what it perceives as discriminatory treatment in the proposed tax reform…
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AMERICAS
Ecuador-Russia Tensions Escalate Over Banana Ban and Military Equipment Deal
The diplomatic standoff between Ecuador and Russia has sharpened following Russia's recent ban on certain Ecuadorian banana imports, a move…
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