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Forest fires in Ecuador’s capital were caused by arson

Published on: September 25, 2024
11:14

Quito, Sep 25 (Prensa Latina) The Minister of Environment, Inés Manzano, confirmed the forest fires that have been raging in the Ecuadorian capital since Tuesday were arson, a thick cloud of smoke covers the city today.

Ecuador faces worst drought in 61 years

Published on: September 22, 2024
12:05

Quito, Sep 22 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador is facing the worst drought in 61 years and the effects on the country's water resources have caused the return of blackouts, according to authorities.

Noboa’s electoral card, military bases to Ecuador

Published on: September 21, 2024
15:03

Quito, Sep 21 (Prensa Latina) The intentions of Ecuadorean President, Daniel Noboa, to reform Article five of the Constitution to facilitate the return of foreign military bases, caused controversy during the week that ends here this Saturday.

Ecuador’s indigenous movement questions handling of energy crisis

Published on: September 19, 2024
07:53

Quito, Sep 19 (Prensa Latina) The Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE) questioned the way in which the Government of Ecuador is handling the energy crisis in the national territory.

Ecuadorian government militarizes largest reservoir in the country

Published on: September 18, 2024
10:54

Quito, Sep 18 (Prensa Latina) The Government of Ecuador sent 50 soldiers to the Mazar reservoir, the largest in the country, to reinforce the security of that area, in view of the energy crisis that this nation is facing.

ALBA-TCP concerned about potential US military base in Ecuador

Published on: September 18, 2024
07:26

Caracas, Sep 18 (Prensa Latina) The Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-People's Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) expressed its concern about the potential opening of foreign military bases and facilities in Ecuador because they threaten regional peace and stability.

Pres. Noboa decrees curfew in provinces under state of emergency

Published on: September 17, 2024
17:14

Quito, Sep 17 (Prensa Latina) Ecuadorean President, Daniel Noboa, decreed on Tuesday a curfew for six provinces and the canton Camilo Ponce Enriquez, during the national power outage that will take place on Wednesday in the country.

Ecuador’s Parliament to analyze presidential veto of Weapons Law

Published on: September 16, 2024
07:27

Quito, Sep 16 (Prensa Latina) The National Assembly of Ecuador will analyze the partial veto of the Law on Weapons, Ammunition, Explosives and Related Materials, decreed by President Daniel Noboa and approved by the Legislature on August 13th.

Turkish barge begins supplying electricity to Ecuador

Published on: September 14, 2024
08:44

Quito, Sep 14 (Prensa Latina) The Turkish floating power plant rented by the Government of Ecuador, began to provide electricity to Ecuador as a measure to address the existing crisis of energy that exists today in this nation.

Government trying to muzzle me, claims vice president Abad

Published on: September 10, 2024
17:10

Quito, Sep 10 (Prensa Latina) Ecuadorian Vice President Verónica Abad today denounced that the Government of President Daniel Noboa is seeking to silence her, so that “she does not interfere in his political campaign in the run-up to the general elections.”

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