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Ecuador captured 0.5% of total FDI in 2014

Of the USD 774 million Ecuador received in 2014 as foreign direct investment, according to Central Bank data, 63% went to non-renewable natural resources, oil basically. It was followed by the trade sector (18%) and manufacturing (14%). According to Jose Hidalgo, director of the...
Posted On 27 Jul 2015
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Cynthia Viteri: with an Assembly such as the current we can not engage in dialogue, even less about equity

Cynthia Viteri, Assemblywoman of Madera de Guerrero, in an interview with Ecuavisa, expressed her total rejection to the latest resolutions of the National Assembly, particularly against those condemning the anti-government demonstrations in recent weeks, as she states that this...
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Nutritional traffic light sets the trend for healthy eating

In late 2013 the nutrition label on food products was implemented, which could have generated a change in the habits of people, experts say. The label shows the red, yellow and green colors to define high, medium or low levels of sugar, fat and salt. Multinationals such as...
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 Real estate offer increases

  In recent days the real estate offer has increased (people who want to sell their properties), but simultaneously a sharp contraction in demand (buyers). As a result, less business are realized. The president of the Association of Realtors of Pichincha, Miria...
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More Copa Airlines flights from Panama to Guayaquil and Quito

Copa Airlines announced the increase of a new frequency to Guayaquil and Quito from Panama.   Starting next December, the new frequency will join the four existing daily flights to these cities....
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Indigenous route for the strike of August 13

The indigenous movement is preparing for a mobilization process in order to show their rejection to various government decisions, ranging from laws to rights or regulations that cover areas such as agriculture and education. The march will officially start on Sunday August 2 and...
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Petroamazonas production fell in 2015

The daily oil production of Petroamazonas fell by 2.6% in the first half of this year, resported this state enterprise through a press release. The average daily oil production in the first half of 2015 was 351 526 barrels. This implies a fall of 9546 barrels in the daily average...
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University seeks to treat pest control in banana crops 

The Technical University of Quevedo is developing a new technology for the control of pests and diseases with minimal use of pesticides, the same that damage the environment and increases the price of banana boxes. Because of pests, low profitability is generated by low yields,...
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Confrontation between Jaime Nebot and Rafael Correa in formal sittings by Guayaquil festivities

During the official acts of the Foundation of Guayaquil President Rafael Correa and Mayor Jaime Nebot echoed political issues in their speeches. Correa again questioned contrary versions to his redistribution of wealth proposal. Nebot reiterated his view regarding the contrary...
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