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Trade: Ecuador launches a plan B with the United States

The possibility of Ecuador achieving a Free Trade Agreement with its main trading partner is increasingly receding, which is why the Government resorts to an alternative plan. A possible inclusion of Ecuador in the system of tariff preferences offered by the United States to the...
Posted On 14 Apr 2023
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Import duties on Korean cars to gradually drop to zero

The Government of Guillermo Lasso considered reaching at least nine trade agreements in four years of management, including one with South Korea. After almost two years, the Government has closed negotiations for three agreements: Costa Rica, China and South Korea, which will...
Posted On 13 Apr 2023
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National Geographic: Pikachu mural is one of the attractions of Ecuador

National Geographic gives recommendations on where to stay, where to eat, and what to do and see in various cities in Ecuador. National Geographic magazine, which reports on nature, travel, history, adventure, and culture, published a special on Ecuador. It did so in its UK...
Posted On 11 Apr 2023
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More than 8,000 hectares of crops have been lost due to rains

Rain in recent weeks has damaged the crops of some 4,300 farmers in the country. More than half lost all their production. Agricultural production has been damaged by heavy rains and flooding in recent weeks. Until April 3, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG)...
Posted On 06 Apr 2023
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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...
Posted On 05 Apr 2023
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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...
Posted On 05 Apr 2023
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This is how the Starlink Internet service works in Ecuador

As of April 1, 2023, Starlink is available in Ecuador. This was confirmed by the Ministry of Telecommunications, through a statement. The satellite Internet service, created by magnate Elon Musk, will allow connection to remote sites and rural areas of the country. How does...
Posted On 04 Apr 2023
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Crisis in Haiti brings a new migration challenge for Ecuador

In an interview with PRIMICIAS, the Ecuadorian Foreign Minister, Juan Carlos Holguín, reveals the regional concern about the establishment of criminal organizations in Haiti and the increase in migration from that country through Ecuador. In recent months, the migration of people...
Posted On 31 Mar 2023
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Starlink will arrive in Ecuador to provide Satellite Internet

The Ministry of Telecommunications confirmed that the multinational will bring broadband internet to rural and remote territories of the country. Operations will begin in the Galapagos in April. The Starlink company, part of Elon Musk ‘s Space X conglomerate, begins its...
Posted On 30 Mar 2023
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Ecuador is the second country in the region that seizes the most cocaine

According to data compiled by InsightCrime, Ecuador is the second country in the region with the most cocaine seizures. However, it is not possible to destroy all the drug. The amount of drugs that the authorities seize is one of the indicators of the level of penetration of drug...
Posted On 30 Mar 2023
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