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The United States asks to seize USD 13.5 million from Nilsen Arias

The former manager of International Trade of Petroecuador will not be able to challenge the confiscation, in the event that the Court for the Eastern District of New York imposes the measure in the sentence. The United States Attorney’s Office proposed this April 20 that a...
Posted On 21 Apr 2023
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Jorge Glas’ pension will be withheld due to debts from the sentences he has

If former Vice President Jorge Glas finally manages to get the courts to order the return of his lifetime pension of USD 4,507 per month, he will finally not be able to collect it. At least that is the position of the State Attorney General’s Office, since Jorge Glas owes...
Posted On 20 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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Lasso authorizes possession and carrying of weapons for civilian use for self-defense

The president of Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso, announced this Saturday three new urgent measures to combat insecurity in the country, among which he mentioned the authorization to possess and carry weapons for civilian use for personal defense. “We have modified the decree that...
Posted On 04 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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Ecuador chairs the Ibero-American Summit for the first time

The 22 countries of the XXVIII Summit approved an environmental charter and a new financial architecture. Quito will host the Summit in 2024. Ecuador assumed this March 25, for the first time, the pro tempore presidency of the Ibero-American Summit. The appointment will be held...
Posted On 27 Mar 2023
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Lenín Moreno declares himself defenseless, after a court ruling

Judge Bayardo Espinosa rejected the review of measures requested by Lenín Moreno and his wife. Now, the former president could be arrested. It is getting closer to issuing an arrest warrant against former President Lenín Moreno. On March 22, 2023, the national judge Bayardo...
Posted On 23 Mar 2023
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The accusations between Lasso and Fernández continue

The presidents of Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso, and of Argentina, Alberto Fernández, are entangled in a crossroads of criticism on social networks, around the escape of former minister María de los Ángeles from the Embassy in Quito. President Guillermo Lasso responded to his...
Posted On 21 Mar 2023
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Government rejects presentation of political trial against President Guillermo Lasso

After learning of the formal presentation of the impeachment request against President Guillermo Lasso in the National Assembly, the Communications Secretariat issued a statement in which it “categorically rejects the request presented by 59 legislators.” “This...
Posted On 17 Mar 2023
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