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The price of the banana box for 2017 generates controversy between farmers and exporters. The decision is in the hands of the Minister of Agriculture, Javier Ponce, once both actors did not reach a consensus. In 2016 the minimum support price of the 22XU banana box is USD 6.16....

The Council of the Judiciary ordered the opening of an administrative summary, which included the suspension of up to 90 days for the First Level Judge, Josafat De Jesus M.V., of the Criminal Judicial Unit with jurisdiction in flagrant crimes. The judge provoked incidents with...

Carlos Pareja Yannuzzelli, former Minister of Hydrocarbons, says he is willing to help the Attorney General’s Office to clarify the case of alleged corruption in Petroecuador. He is investigated for the crime of bribery and, since yesterday, also for illicit enrichment. At...

  “Engineering works in the Esmeraldas Refinery,” the “installation of 2 power converters,” the “purchase of cables” or the “construction of tanks,” are some of the justifications for the transfers made to the account of Girbra S.A....