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Mauricio Alarcón: ‘Public procurement law is the origin of all troubles’

Ecuadornews:   The Organic Law of the National Public Procurement System was approved in July 2008 and entered into force in August of the same year. The last reform was in 2016. Article 40 establishes the amounts and types of consultancy contracts in: direct contracting, by...
Posted On 20 Nov 2017
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Lawyer and Businessman, Alvaro Noboa clarifies again that the lands of Engabao are owned by Grupo Noboa

Ecuadornews:   Through social media, Alvaro Noboa, announced that the lands that are disputed in Engabao, belong to the hacienda or estate called “La Merceditas”, which belongs to Grupo Noboa. His statement is the following: Lawyer Jefferson Caicedo, prosecutor...
Posted On 20 Nov 2017
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Misused laws and reforms seen as a sign of corruption

Ecuadornews:   Reforms, amendments or laws that were created during the previous Government, some promoted by the Executive and others from the Legislative, which had the purpose of improving the justice system and avoiding impunity, left open a scenario, according to...
Posted On 20 Nov 2017
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What did education authorities do in multiple child abuse cases?

Ecuadornews:   The case of reports of sexual abuse against children in Ecuador is reaching the highest levels by calling into question the management on the issue of a former Minister of Education and current Assemblyman, while the Executive maintains a “zero tolerance...
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Subsidies will increase on a 13% on 2018

Ecuadornews:   The Government will increase by 13% the amount allocated to subsidies in 2018. That is, it will be USD 409 million more than in 2017, due to an increase in the social security allocations of the Armed Forces, the purchase of fuels and the Human Development...
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“ We are interested in fighting corruption” US Ambassador in Ecuador

Ecuadornews:   The diplomat highlighted the actions of President Lenin Moreno in this fight and reiterated US cooperation. with the Prosecutor’s Office wanting their collaboration. In the last 10 years the relationship between Ecuador and the United States had ups and...
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The G-77 + China, achieved financing for developing countries

Ecuadornews:   The G77 + China group, which chairs Ecuador, reached an agreement at the United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP-23), to meet the financing of the rich States to those in development to face the warming of the planet. After two weeks of negotiations,...
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President Moreno will ask the International Labor Organization advice for Labor Code

Ecuadornews:   Ecuadorian President, Lenin Moreno informed, today that he will ask the International Labor Organization advice on the elaboration of a new Labor code that will work on citizens contributions. He said so in a speech during a commemorative event for the...
Posted On 17 Nov 2017
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Ecuador supports decisions of the OPEC to maintain the crude oil cuts

Ecuadornews:   The minister of Hydrocarbons, Carlos Perez said this Thursday November 16, 2017 that his country will support the decision of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to maintain the crude oil cuts. During a press conference, he stated that...
Posted On 17 Nov 2017
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Custom fees are affecting spare parts for cars

Ecuadornews:   The new service fee of custom control that taxes the pieces, materials and spare parts of vehicles, generates preoccupations among vehicle owners as well as transporters. The new fee will affect the cost of the supplies for vehicles that have to be renewed...
Posted On 17 Nov 2017
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