Noboa elimina el subsidio al diésel. Se reportan protestas en Ecuador
La medida económica, alineada con las exigencias del Fondo Monetario Internacional, ha causado de manera casi inmediata varias protestas en el país.
Noboa eliminates the diesel subsidy. Protests announced in Ecuador
The economic measure, in line with the International Monetary Fund’s demands, has sparked several protests in the country almost immediately.
Ecuador recaptures “Fito”, the most wanted gang leader in the country
President Noboa has celebrated “Operation Gran Fénix 28” and promises to extradite the leader of Los Choneros to the United States.
11 Ecuadorian soldiers killed in the Amazon as violence in the country increases
Despite promises of greater security, the Ecuadorian government has not found a way to curb organized crime, which is extending its tentacles to other activities, such as illegal mining.
Noboa and González dead-even in polls ahead of Ecuador’s divisive run-off election
The two will face off on April 13, in a context of deep social, economic, and political crisis in the Andean country
Forensic report confirms Guayaquil children were executed by shots to the head
The report also suggests that there could be signs of torture. The relatives of the murdered children have requested an expansion of the autopsy as the trial against 16 military personnel moves forward.
Accusations and attacks: the last presidential debate in Ecuador between Noboa and González
Daniel Noboa and González starred in a heated debate in which accusations prevailed. The presidential runoff will be held on April 13.
Two weeks out from Ecuador’s runoff election, candidates debate on key issues
Leftist lawyer Luisa González and businessman Daniel Noboa outlined their government plans, debating on the matters of economy, security, social policies and political issues
Ecuador’s leftist presidential candidate Luisa González denounces attempt on her life, files complaint
González is the winner of the first round of presidential elections in Ecuador. She said that with the complaint, she not only intends to safeguard her life and shed light on the plan aimed at physically eliminating her, but also draw attention to the impunity in the country
Progressive Luisa González and millionaire Daniel Noboa head to run off elections in Ecuador
González of the left-wing Citizens Revolution Movement won the first round with 33.31% of the votes, while Noboa of the right-wing National Democratic Action Alliance secured 23.66% of the votes
The escalation of violence in Ecuador shines a light on country’s broader crisis
The early elections in the Andean country are taking place in a context of increased violence against political candidates and in society generally
Security and economy are the key issues in Ecuador’s early general elections
All seven presidential candidates advocated strengthening of the security in the country and promised improvements as they stood next to fellow hopeful Fernando Villavicencio’s empty podium, who was assassinated last week
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