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Jorge Glas is again called to the Public Prosecutor’s Office to declare about Odebrecht and oil contract

Ecuadornews:     Vice President Jorge Glas arrived at the Prosecutor´s Office to give his unsworn version. His appearance will be for two cases: the previous investigation by Singue – an oil contract that was part of negotiations – and the preliminary...
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Returning migrants chained themselves in the Plaza Grande in Quito

Ecuadornews:     A group of returned migrants living in the provinces of Tungurahua, Chimborazo, and Guayas were chained on the morning of Wednesday, August 9 in the Plaza Grande, in front of the Carondelet Palace in Quito. The sit-in was held to request an audience...
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Andean tourism is connected to experiences

Ecuadornews:     The focus of nature tourism is gaining ground in some areas that seek to bring their cultures and traditions closer to visitors. In fact, more than tourists, what people want is to get to experience. The idea is precisely defined by Tania Sarmiento,...
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A major boost for the industry

Ecuadornews:     The rapprochement between the government and the business sector remains. Yesterday in Quito, the Productive and Tax Advisory Council brought together the sectoral table of chemistry, pharmaceuticals, toiletries, and cosmetics. The Minister of...
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High prices make Ecuador lose its charm

Ecuadornews:     Ecuador is the owner of four worlds (islands, mountains, jungle, and beaches), despite its unique landscapes, the lodging and food services have recorded 11 quarters with negative numbers in their Gross Domestic Product, from the third quarter of 2014...
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Cruises carrying 29 thousand passengers arrived in Manta

Ecuadornews:     The Sea Princess cruise arrived Monday at Manta with 2,000 tourists and 900 crew members. The anchoring of this ship meant the close of the 2016-2017 season of cruises that attracted more than 29,000 people. Sea Princess passengers visited Manta and its...
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Ecuadorian takes refuge in a church to avoid deportation

Ecuadornews:     Churches in the United States are becoming shelters for undocumented immigrants who try to avoid deportation. This is the case of Ecuadorian Marco Antonio Reyes Alvarez, who entered a church in New Haven. Reyes is the second immigrant who resists...
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Electronic money still under analysis

Ecuadornews:     Negotiations to transfer the administration of the electronic money system to private banks are advancing at a good pace. Authorities and bankers discuss the issue of tariffs, the technical implementation of the system and reforms to the Organic...
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Bimbo and Republica del Cacao launch the new Braun multi-cereal choco-cacao & walnuts Bread

Ecuadornews:     The Bimbo group in Ecuador and Republica del Cacao came together to create the new Braun multi-cereal choco-cacao & walnuts bread, released onto the Ecuadorian market on Monday, August 7, with an act held at the premises of the Guayaquil Historical...
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Investment in strategic projects falls by more than 43% with the new Government

Ecuadornews:     The investment budget of the Ministry of Electricity, according to official figures, will have a reduction of 43%. According to Minister of Economy and Finance Carlos de la Torre, the decrease is because the mega-works were already built by the previous...
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