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Switzerland to mediate in diplomatic crisis between Mexico, Ecuador

Published on: June 25, 2024
11:57

Mexico, Jun 25 (Prensa Latina) Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said on Tuesdy that Switzerland will intervene in the diplomatic dispute with Ecuador to safeguard the assets of each country and prevent the repetition of events such as the assault on the Mexican Embassy in Quito.

Unemployment and informality increase in Ecuador

Published on: June 25, 2024
07:32

Quito, Jun 24 (Prensa Latina) Unemployment in Ecuador stands at 3.5 percent on Monday, 0.3 percentage points higher than in the same month of 2023, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC).

Construction of new mega prison generates controversy in Ecuador

Published on: June 24, 2024
08:29

Quito, Jun 24 (Prensa Latina) The construction of the new mega prison in the Ecuadorian province of Santa Elena generates controversy in Ecuador amid complaints of rights violations in the penitentiaries.

Construction of new prison in Ecuador will soon begin

Published on: June 21, 2024
08:55

Quito, Jun 21 (Prensa Latina) The president of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, plans to attend the ceremony of construction beginning of a new prison in the province of Santa Elena.

Ecuador celebrates ratification of trade agreement with Costa Rica

Published on: June 20, 2024
07:29

Quito, Jun 20 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador celebrated the ratification by Costa Rica of a bilateral trade agreement that will promote investments and generate thousands of jobs, authorities reported.

Academic entity concerned over Glas’ situation in Ecuador

Published on: June 19, 2024
13:42

Quito, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) The Latin American Council of Social Sciences (CLACSO) showed its concern for the situation faced by former Ecuadorian vice-president Jorge Glas, imprisoned since the assault to the Mexican Embassy in Quito, last April 5.

Ecuadorian Unions against gasoline hike up

Published on: June 19, 2024
09:12

Quito, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) The Unitary Workers' Front (FUT in Spanish) of Ecuador will announce actions against the Government's decision to increase the prices of low-octane gasoline by $0.26.

Ecuador pipeline calls off operations due to heavy rains

Published on: June 17, 2024
16:25

Quito, Jun 17 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador’s Heavy Crude Oil Pipeline (OCP) called off Monday its operations to avoid damage to the infrastructure due to the advance of erosion of the Coca River, in the province of Napo.

Ecuador reactivates Coca Codo Sinclair power plant

Published on: June 17, 2024
14:00

Quito, Jun 17 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador´s Energy and Mines Minister Roberto Luque on Monday confirmed the decision to suspend blackouts following the reactivation of the Coca Codo Sinclair hydroelectric plant, the largest in the country.

Ecuador’s week issues: fuel subsidies and Abad’s situation

Published on: June 15, 2024
13:55

Quito, Jun 15 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador finishes this Saturday a week marked by the rejection of the end of fuel subsidies and the refusal of the National Assembly-Parliament to the request for criminal prosecution of Vice President Veronica Abad.

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