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Foresta, in Quito, among the 21 culinary gems highlighted by National Geographic

Travel to eat? Of course! National Geographic published a list of 21 restaurants that, in their words: are worth the trip. There is the Foresta restaurant, in Quito, Ecuador. Ecuador continues to reap gastronomic successes. This time, a restaurant in Quito appears on National...
Posted On 31 Jan 2024
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Noboa says he will not recognize the result of the elections in Venezuela

President Daniel Noboa clarified that Ecuador currently does recognize the Government of Nicolás Maduro and said that he does not agree that there are no free elections in Venezuela. President Daniel Noboa expressed this Tuesday, January 30, that he will not recognize the result...
Posted On 30 Jan 2024
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Ecuador receives a boat and diving equipment from France for security

The Ambassador says that this donation is a symbol of support from the French Government “for the peace, stability, justice and freedom of the Ecuadorian people.” The French Government delivered this Tuesday, January 30, 2024, a boat and diving equipment to support...
Posted On 30 Jan 2024
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Commerce, hit by insecurity, fears lower consumption due to a possible increase in VAT

42% of VAT collection in 2023 came from businesses in the commerce sector, whose sales have reported declines since July 2023. If the proposal of the Government of Daniel Noboa is approved, to increase the Value Added Tax (VAT) from 12% to 15%, most of the collection would come...
Posted On 29 Jan 2024
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The United States will provide Ecuador with assistance for air interception

The agreement for Air Interception Assistance, signed by Guillermo Lasso’s government with the United States, includes financing, intelligence and radar data, equipment and training. The bilateral agreement between Ecuador and the United States for “Air Interception...
Posted On 29 Jan 2024
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United States soldiers will have immunity and free mobility in Ecuador

Once President Daniel Noboa ratifies the agreement regarding the Statute of Forces, signed by the government of Guillermo Lasso with the United States, cooperation between the military of both countries will expand. A “trilogy of cooperation agreements” will pave the...
Posted On 27 Jan 2024
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La Cofradía de la Perla, a group that seeks to achieve a more prosperous future for Ecuador.

La Cofradía de la Perla, an initiative born approximately 15 years ago, arises from the joint vision of Gustavo Noboa Bejarano, Former President of the Republic of Ecuador, and Jaime Franco, who currently leads this civic-business organization. In the words of Jaime Franco,...
Posted On 26 Jan 2024
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EU proposes agreement with Ecuador for joint actions against criminal organizations

The European Union (EU) proposes an agreement similar to that of Colombia for Ecuador, while it will reinforce controls in ports against drug trafficking.  The European Commission hopes to sign “quickly” an agreement for cooperation with Ecuador in the framework of...
Posted On 26 Jan 2024
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Richardson: The United States has a five-year security plan for Ecuador

The head of the Southern Command, General Laura Richardson, spoke with PRIMICIAS about the Security Assistance Roadmap for Ecuador and the investment portfolio of USD 93.4 million that the United States has for the country in the matter. On her second visit to Ecuador, General...
Posted On 26 Jan 2024
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Government works on Temporary Protected Status for Ecuadorians in the US

The National Government made a request to the United States for the approval of Temporary Protected Status (TPS). This is expected to benefit Ecuadorians not regularized in the North American country.  Chancellor Gabriela Sommerfeld explained this Wednesday morning, January 24,...
Posted On 25 Jan 2024
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