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Former agent prosecuted for case Balda was threatened in jail

Ecuadornews: Former agent Diana F., one of the four people prosecuted for the kidnapping of politician Fernando Balda, was threatened by another prisoner in the women’s prison in southern Quito, where she is being held. The incident took place around 9:30 p.m. on Thursday,...
Posted On 04 Oct 2018
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The Attorney General considers that there is no controversy with PDVSA

Ecuadornews: The arbitration notifications filed by the firm Petróleos de Venezuela (Pdvsa) against Ecuador do not represent the existence of a dispute, according to the Attorney General’s Office (PGE). PDVSA submitted, as published this Journal on September 30, 2018, on...
Posted On 04 Oct 2018
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22 former presidents have a life pension

Ecuadornews: The life annuity role of former presidents of September of this year registers 22 beneficiaries. Ten for the exercise as heads of state and twelve as vice presidents. Among the former presidents who appear on the list of the Office of Human Talent Management of the...
Posted On 04 Oct 2018
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A new breed goes to the cattle fair

Ecuadornews: It’s just like a beauty contest where elegance and physique are qualified. Although here the measures of 90 – 60 – 90 are transformed into about 1,100 kilos, testicles or udder well defined, back and head that distinguishes him as a bull or cow with...
Posted On 04 Oct 2018
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Crude could reach USD 100 by the end of the year

Ecuadornews: Oil traders are prepared for the possibility that the price of a barrel of oil reaches USD 100 before the end of the year. The reason for this scenario are the obstacles to Iranian exports, which would lower the global supply of crude oil. In fact, the fear of US...
Posted On 03 Oct 2018
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Auditors look for anomalies in oil works

Ecuadornews: Between 60 and 90 days will take the review of five “emblematic” projects of the past Government. From there several legal and administrative actions can be taken. Audits of the Monteverde, Pascuales Cuenca and Palo Alto oil projects, and the Esmeraldas...
Posted On 03 Oct 2018
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In Spain, Grupo Pichincha develops Pibank, 100% digital

Ecuadornews: With the opening of offices in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Zaragoza, in Spain, the new bank of the Pichincha Group, Pibank, intends to consolidate its new business model: 100% digital, but with personalized attention. The first branch opened in Bilbao, last June....
Posted On 03 Oct 2018
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12 sectors use subsidized fuels

Ecuadornews: The revision of the subsidies that the Government has made in recent months has impacted four of the 12 sectors that use subsidized derivatives in the country. The increase in the price of super gasoline is aimed at the automotive sector; and that of diesel 2 and...
Posted On 03 Oct 2018
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Government highlights “positive effect” after stop subsidizing super gasoline”

Ecuadornews: The Ecuadorian government plans to meet the target of savings expected until the end of 2018, after the withdrawal of a subsidy for gasoline with a higher octane rating (super) and to reach around $ 100 million in this concept, informed the head of Economy and...
Posted On 03 Oct 2018
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The ILO considers that the employment situation in the region is “worrisome”

Ecuadornews: The 19th American Regional Meeting of the International Labor Organization (ILO) began in Panama City on Tuesday, October 2, with the presence of delegations from 35 countries. Prior to the official opening of the meeting, the Director General of the ILO, Guy Ryder,...
Posted On 03 Oct 2018
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