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Academic entity concerned over Glas’ situation in Ecuador

Published on: June 19, 2024
13:42

Quito, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) The Latin American Council of Social Sciences (CLACSO) showed its concern for the situation faced by former Ecuadorian vice-president Jorge Glas, imprisoned since the assault to the Mexican Embassy in Quito, last April 5.

Ecuadorian Unions against gasoline hike up

Published on: June 19, 2024
09:12

Quito, Jun 19 (Prensa Latina) The Unitary Workers' Front (FUT in Spanish) of Ecuador will announce actions against the Government's decision to increase the prices of low-octane gasoline by $0.26.

Ecuador pipeline calls off operations due to heavy rains

Published on: June 17, 2024
16:25

Quito, Jun 17 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador’s Heavy Crude Oil Pipeline (OCP) called off Monday its operations to avoid damage to the infrastructure due to the advance of erosion of the Coca River, in the province of Napo.

Ecuador reactivates Coca Codo Sinclair power plant

Published on: June 17, 2024
14:00

Quito, Jun 17 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador´s Energy and Mines Minister Roberto Luque on Monday confirmed the decision to suspend blackouts following the reactivation of the Coca Codo Sinclair hydroelectric plant, the largest in the country.

Ecuador’s week issues: fuel subsidies and Abad’s situation

Published on: June 15, 2024
13:55

Quito, Jun 15 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador finishes this Saturday a week marked by the rejection of the end of fuel subsidies and the refusal of the National Assembly-Parliament to the request for criminal prosecution of Vice President Veronica Abad.

Ecuadorean Gov’t to announce end of subsidies next week

Published on: June 14, 2024
16:22

Quito, Jun 14 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador's Secretary of Public Administration, Arturo Felix Wong, announced Friday that the plan to eliminate fuel subsidies will be announced next week, despite rejection of various social organizations.

Lasso rules out to be in 2025 general elections in Ecuador

Published on: June 12, 2024
15:06

Quito, Jun 12 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador's former President Guillermo Lasso (2021-2023) posted Wednesday on X to rule out his participation as a candidate in the 2025 general elections.

Ecuadorian government confirms end of subsidies despite protests

Published on: June 12, 2024
13:36

Quito, Jun 12 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador's Economy Minister Juan Carlos Vega on Wednesday reaffirmed the decision made to eliminate fuel subsidies will not be reversed, in the midst of demonstrations against the measure.

Ecuadorians protest end of fuel subsidies

Published on: June 12, 2024
07:56

Quito, Jun 12 (Prensa Latina) Ecuadorian social organizations called to take to the streets in rejection of the decision of President Daniel Noboa's government to eliminate fuel subsidies.

Ecuadorean prison guards claim poor working conditions

Published on: June 11, 2024
16:46

Quito, Jun 11 (Prensa Latina) The Ecuadorean Association of Penitentiary Servants denounced on Tuesday that their prison guards work without lethal weapons, with expired vests and without food.

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