ALVARO NOBOA: “TIME AND THE PRESS PROVED ME RIGHT”

During a press conference, Alvaro Noboa referred to the video that shows a series of leaked emails from former President Rafael Correa to members of the Judicial Branch and his Cabinet, which were spread through social networks and published by Venezuelan journalist Patricia...
Posted On 29 Aug 2017
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The China Development Bank is the largest external financier of the 2017 budget

Ecuadornews:     The plenary session of the Legislature will meet today at 11:00 to approve the General State Budget 2017, amid questions from opposition sectors that warn of a possible overestimation of the estimated income by financial authorities. International...
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The keys to the budget

Ecuadornews:       Additions and subtractions. The state budget for the remainder of the year is based on the figures promulgated by the Government of former President Rafael Correa. That road, according to analysts, is a mistake that will complicate the plans of...
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Moreno says he will not hesitate to consult the people

Ecuadornews:       President Lenin Moreno said Monday in Quito that truth, justice, and democracy are the principles of his administration and that before giving up for interests opposed to those of the majority, he would prefer “to resort to the people so...
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The FAO advocates for small fishermen

Ecuadornews:       The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) called for guaranteeing the rights of small-scale fishing communities. Issues such as tenure of marine resources, work, decent pay, and gender equality constitute un-waivable rights. Since the...
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A submarine joins control tasks at the Galapagos Marine Reserve

Ecuadornews:     The Chinese ship that was captured for fishing endangered species in the Galapagos Marine Reserve will be used to transport cargo from the mainland to the islands. And a 90% of the 300 tons of fishing found inside, will be thrown into the sea, as the...
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Corruption has been the protagonist in the first 100 days of administration of President Lenin Moreno

Ecuadornews:     A beginning marked by ruptures and inquiries of corruption. Lenin Moreno celebrates his first quarter at the head of the Government with high levels of acceptance, but also under the public eye for the absence of clear-cut definitions. Although he has...
Posted On 28 Aug 2017
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Five files for money laundering in Ecuador under process

Ecuadornews:     The existence of five files related to money laundering, which stems from the Odebrecht case investigation and the investigation for illicit association led by prosecutor Diana Salazar was highlighted in the letter sent to the Legislature on August 23,...
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A mega-project fraught with costs, delays, and conflicts

Ecuadornews:     The Petroecuador project, which began in 2013 with construction and control contracts for about $ 400 million, will end up with a total cost of $ 553 million, according to forecasts. The  Pascuales-Cuenca poly duct project, in char...
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Assets of 19 ministers is greater than $ 8.8 million

Ecuadornews:     The affidavit of assets of President Lenin Moreno and eight officials from his ministerial cabinet no longer appears on the website of the National Audit Office, which allowed to observe this information until last June 4. From the following day, the...
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