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World Bank: Political instability impacts growth in Ecuador

The World Bank presented on April 4, 2023 its updated projections for Latin America and the Caribbean. The multilateral organization made no changes to the forecast for Ecuador and maintains that its economy will grow 3% in 2023. While for 2024 and 2025 it estimates growth of...
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CPCCS President says that arming the civilian population is not the answer to violence

Gina Aguilar, president of the Council for Citizen Participation and Social Control ( Cpccs ), expressed this April 4, 2023 her position regarding the decree that authorizes the possession and carrying of weapons to civilians. She considers that the measure is a carte blanche for...
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Free carrying of weapons can increase violence in Ecuador, say analysts

President Guillermo Lasso authorized the possession and carrying of weapons for civilian use for personal defense, nationwide. He did so on the night of April 1, 2023, after signing Executive Decree 707. The President said that the objective is to adopt an urgent measure against...
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The Ecuadorian pitahaya will arrive in China

The Ecuadorian pitahaya will have a new arrival destination. China joins the 58 countries that this fruit reaches. It was reported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) on Monday, April 4, 2023.  According to the Central Bank, more than 23,000 tons are exported with...
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