Five Ecuadoreans were arrested by policemen from the police station Bonola (Milan), accused of introducing 40 kilograms of cocaine in Italy by diplomatic bag, police said. This is the director and playwright Cristian Loor, Jorge Luis Redrobán, Julio Jesus Manor Toro and Jean Paul Flores, all residents of Milan, who were arrested two weeks ago […]
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Farmers of the Coast and Galapagos yesterday received permits to carry firearms as a defense. The measure allows your arms move without being seized by the police or armed forces. The commander Jaime Ortiz, Commander and Chief of Staff of the Center for Arms Control, said that “those who carry guns were trained by specialized […]
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The National Secretariat for Risk Management (SNGR) reported that was found yesterday afternoon a boat with eight foreigners who were rafting on the Rio Pastaza, sector Mother Earth of the parish Shell, Pastaza Canton. In the morning, the vessel was declared lost, so the Shell Fire Department went to that area as well as staff […]
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Earthquake Details This event has been reviewed by a seismologist. Magnitude 5.6 Date-Time Wednesday, February 08, 2012 at 10:54:43 UTC Wednesday, February 08, 2012 at 05:54:43 AM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones Location 0.682°N, 79.187°W Depth 69.8 km (43.4 miles) Region NEAR THE COAST OF ECUADOR Distances 65 km (40 miles) […]
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A gang of criminals held for one hour at a group of twenty foreign tourists who entered the lagoons of Cuyabeno wildlife reserve in the province of Sucumbios. The group of foreigners, mostly Europeans, Americans and Chileans, was surprised by six heavily armed men who intimidated them with threats of murder and stripped them of […]
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After a period of testing, will be operational from tomorrow integrated security service, called ECU 911, which are connected all response agencies that are coordinated by the National Risk Management (SNGR). Its headquarters are located in the building on the former Puntilla commercial center Mall, on the road-Samborondón La Puntilla. The 911 is a system […]
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Another theft affected facilities National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) as telephone wiring was stolen from one of its pipelines. Occurred early last Friday. The series affected by the fault to the herd yesterday was the 250-000, 250-999, 265-0000, 265-0999. The extension cable was stolen from a pipeline is 36 meters. The fire knocked out telephone service […]
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Just after 10:00 yesterday, caused a stir among those who were in the central town of the city, the presence of large numbers of police officers conducted an operation in the purchases and sales calls. These businesses are dedicated to lending money to deliver as collateral in exchange for gold jewelry, so the ‘customers’ greatly […]
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Reforms to Ecuador’s electoral law that will take effect on February 4 could hamper the ability of the country’s journalists to cover political campaigns and elections, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. The government of President Rafael Correa, who is expected to seek re-election next year, promoted the legislation, which was passed on January […]
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Ecuador has invested $ 110 million in the process of justice reform started six months ago, in the framework of which were completed 1.7 million pending cases, said the body in charge of restructuring. This amount represents 94% of the amount allocated for 2011, within a total budget of nearly $ 596 million to be […]
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Ecuadorian children and adolescents are still at risk. The figures that manage the agencies responsible for protecting children reflect this (see pg. 11). However, that does not mean there is no progress. The legislation, for example, are guaranteed certain rights, as contained in international treaties and conventions, as well as the Constitution and other specialized […]
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The number of Colombians entering Ecuador to escape violence in their country has risen steadily over the past two years to put in between 1,200 and 1,500 per month, the UN said today. Currently there are 55,000 recognized refugees in Ecuador, according to which the Government has provided the High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the […]
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It is the fifth animal that comes from parents in captivity His habitat is the primary humid forests of the Ecuadorian Amazon With a weight of 6.8 kilos born Tonita, on Tuesday 17 Historical Park, located on the road to Samborondón. It is an Amazonian Tapir found in the red list of threatened species in […]
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Following the rise in air fares due to the elimination of gasoline subsidies for aircraft by the Government to the airports managed by consortia, including Baltra, there are several alternatives so that users do not feel the increase a great extent. One of them is to purchase tickets for two or three days stay in […]
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Statements reiterate the need to find permanent solutions to flooding in a city like Guayaquil, located 4 meters above sea level and difficult to evacuate quickly. “People tend to throw garbage to sewage systems, and the city is prone to fill with invasions, where the works are almost always slow in coming, causing waterlogging annual […]
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According to the Epmmop, a month, 81 000 gallons are used for hot mix asphalt paving and patching used, 54 thousand gallons of another component to the primer and tack coat (process prior to placing the asphalt base the granular base and sub base), and 25 thousand gallons of asphalt emulsion for cold asphalt. However, […]
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Ministers of Defense of Chile, Andres Allamand, and Ecuador, Javier Ponce, reviewed existing military cooperation agreements between the two countries signed a memorandum for peacekeeping missions in Haiti, the Ecuadorian government reported yesterday. Allamand, who finished yesterday a two-day visit to Ecuador, met Ponce in particular to evaluate a strategic alliance between the companies of […]
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Police and the Navy of Ecuador confirmed yesterday the seizure this week of more than one ton of cocaine hydrochloride in four shrimp located on the island of Puna, in the southwest. Between Tuesday and Thursday last, the authorities raided four shrimp, which was found in total more than a ton of drugs. Police said […]
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Kazakhstan the thirteenth country with which Ecuador established diplomatic relations in six months. Alternate Permanent Representative of Ecuador to the United Nations, Diego Morejon, signed the agreement with his counterpart from Kazakhstan, Byrganym Aitimova. The document will be forwarded to the Secretary General of the United Nations for the record, the Agency detailed the Andes. […]
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President Rafael Correa of Ecuador is leading a relentless campaign against free speech, harassing his critics, forcing independent broadcasters off the air and hijacking the nation’s courts in his bid to bankrupt the country’s largest newspaper. After Emilio Palacio, the editorial page editor of El Universo, wrote a column accusing Mr. Correa of ordering the […]
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Guayaquil: A group of retired patron Filanbanco SA in liquidation protested yesterday outside the Central Bank of Ecuador, on October 9th Avenue and Street Pichincha. With posters addressed to the President of the Republic, the former employees were asked to cancel the values for employer pensions that are owed since January 2011. Read Article
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Dengue figures continue to rise in coastal provinces. Reported to health authorities yesterday afternoon 367 cases of the disease so far this year, while the previous day there had been 280. The new cases confirmed in El Oro, where from 29 to 82 and into rivers increased from 69 to 94. In Manabi, until Monday […]
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Eluniverso.com reported that an individual withdres $1000 from a bank in Guayaquil. When the victim returned to his office in the El Palmar building, two thugs held the man up in the elevator. The assailants threatened the man and displayed a gun. Read Article ANALYSIS: While there is limited information in this article, individuals need […]
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Overall, since January 1 are 280 cases of dengue, including severe than previously known as hemorrhagic fever, in Guayas (103), Manabi (79), Los Rios (69), Gold (29) and Esmeraldas ( 12). In addition, 6 of malaria reported in Esmeraldas (4) and Los Rios(2). Cases of dengue and malaria in Costa increase as winter passes and […]
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El Universo.com reported as described Mariana Barrera desperate situation that exists in the Galapagos. She has a distributor in San Cristobal. She said that prices “are through the roof” for about two weeks. “There is no rice, no sugar, we have no gas. We are without basic necessities, “said Barrera, who explained that” ships and […]
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Sixty technical and risk management meteorology met yesterday in Cuenca, the so-called First National Climate Forum, and agreed to implement a culture for reporting weather and prevent the drawbacks of climate change. At that meeting it was reported that, according to studies by the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (INAMHI), the winter season this […]
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OTAVALO. During the night of Saturday the curator Andres Rojas, accompanied by 11 police officers conducted a security operation to prevent, where 60 people on the street libaban were deprived of their liberty. The operation. The managers of control toured several areas of the city of Otavalo. After asking people who consumed alcohol in the […]
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Tulcán Ecuador: Armando Villareal Jose Narvaez is the second victim of crime, stolen in the same place, same time and same modality Hector R, assaulted on Tuesday. The history. Jose Narvaez was approached by three men who asked 7 000 $ 950 change. Due to the large amount of money, the subjects suggested the transaction […]
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The migration of Ecuadorians to Spain has come to an end and now, in times of crisis, and more people are those who come, as evidenced by current population estimates prepared by the National Statistics Institute (INE) , cut to December 13, 2011. The data conclude that the net migration of Ecuadorians in Spain was […]
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Chavarria Jose Delgado, one of the thirteen affected by the ammonia gas leak raised yesterday. Until 11:00 yesterday thirteen people who were affected by the ammonia gas leak in the tuna boat Lucy T were recovered and had no serious affectations, according to doctors from Social Security hospitals and Rafael Rodriguez Zambrano of Manta, where […]
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The following information was submitted by an anonymous source. Scanning the online classified advertisements in Ecuador reveals a chilling aspect of criminal behavior. Assassins appear to be openly advertising their services to eliminate anyone for a price. Here are a few examples: Phone numbers and emails have been removed. One of the advertisements claims they […]
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Three people died, including one minor, and twelve were injured yesterday afternoon in Guayaquil-Salinas road, when a bus crashed into a cooperative CICA van carrying fifteen workers from a farm in the area. The incident occurred at 18:00, at kilometer 27 of the Santa Elena-Progress section. Witnesses said the truck plate, cream-colored Datsun GFI-528, leaving […]
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The UN special mission is investigating a possible coup organised by Ecuadorian opposition parties in the chaotic events that happened on the 30th of September 2010 in the capital city of Quito. During a protest, president Rafael Correa was hospitalised after being hit by tear gas, at least one person died and 250 were wounded. […]
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diarioopinion.com reported so far this winter season kills 12 and 1 293 victims in nine of the 24 provinces of Ecuador. As reported by the Department of Risk Management (SNGR) at least 724 homes have been destroyed. As part of the winter season, the Ministry of Health (MOH) is taking action to confront an outbreak […]
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For the commission of the project “History of the Townships of the Province of El Oro, ‘the most important archaeological features in the Parish Uzhcurrumi in Passage, and they have called’ The Second World Machu Pichu ‘. “If we continue with the excavations may constitute as such at this time we can say that we […]
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According to eluniverso.com, 28 years old Cesar Alfonso Flores was found dead in his prison cell in Garcia Moreno this Sunday afternoon 1/15/2012. Flores was found with several stab wounds, two stab wounds in the neck and four in the chest. According to official Jose Serrano, the alleged leader of assassins Cesar Alfonso Flores Sarzosa, […]
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Ecuador will culminate today the destruction of eleven U.S. bombs from World War II, most of them of more than 200 kilos, which were found in 2010 by fishermen in the Galapagos Islands, the Ministry of Defence. The delegate of the Minister of Defense to destroy Galapagos pumps, Xavier Drouet, told Efe that exploded yesterday […]
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Gen. Ramos, 12, is the first victim of severe dengue (hemorrhagic) of the year, confirmed yesterday the Provincial Health Directorate of Guayas. The boy died on Sunday at 07:00 or so, in the area of the hospital’s Intensive Care Ycaza Francisco Bustamante.The patient began the clinical Jan. 9, according to information from their families with […]
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Elcomercio.com reported that Ecuador granted 1 314 visas to Peruvian workers in the framework of a regularization program implemented since last year, said Tuesday the Secretariat (Ministry) National Migration (Senami). He noted that since March 2011, the Ecuadorian authorities gave visa to that number of Peruvians living in the Andean provinces of Loja and Azuay, […]
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Ecuador’s President does not rule out seeking re-election. “That depends on the party and my family,” he said. The president ignored the opposition and identifies as an adversary to the media. Opponents, aspire to the fragmented opposition and appoint a single candidate that can stand up to the president, whose nomination likely will be defined […]
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Correa drove in five major projects with foreign billionaires Indigenous communities announced their strength and warn of serious conflicts. “We will move to a new era, that was mine.” “Ecuador could have the second largest copper mine in the world.” “We can not be beggars sitting on a sack of gold.” President Rafael Correa has […]
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The border is Colombia with Ecuador and Venezuela are the two main strategic rear areas of the Colombian guerrilla groups operating in this country. The Ecuador Defense Minister Javier Ponce, admitted today in the central Colombian town of Villa de Leyva’s presence “occasional” from FARC rebels in Ecuadorian territory. “We have always recognized an intermittent […]
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SOURCE: USGS Magnitude 5.0 Date-Time Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 18:07:11 UTC Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 01:07:11 PM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones Location 0.760°S, 80.265°W Depth 27.9 km (17.3 miles) Region NEAR THE COAST OF ECUADOR Distances 38 km (23 miles) NNE of Portoviejo, Ecuador 56 km (34 miles) […]
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SOURCE USGS REPORT Magnitude 4.4 Date-Time Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 06:59:02 UTC Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 01:59:02 AM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones Location 0.518°N, 79.709°W Depth 56.3 km (35.0 miles) Region NEAR THE COAST OF ECUADOR Distances 51 km (31 miles) S of Esmeraldas, Ecuador 105 km (65 […]
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A medicine man was shot yesterday at the pier Samborondón when moving across the sector, a situation that is in distress to the inhabitants. Alfredo Cevallos Hector Roman, 35, came at 06:00 from his home in the parish of Mount Victoria, the canton Salitre, with one of his two daughters to take to a local […]
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The state-owned Petroecuador oil fields discovered in the Amazon by a volume of 18 million barrels, which partially offset the reduction in reserves and used, said today in a statement. The company said its total proved reserves in 2010 amounted to about 4.693 million barrels.Petroecuador is the second largest oil producer in Ecuador, after the […]
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The Chamber of Commerce of Quito (CCQ) said on Tuesday, fearing a visit to Ecuador on Thursday, Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad threatening trade relations between his country and the United States or the European Union (EU). “Without a doubt, having a close, close ties with Iran, we could disrupt the main export market for Ecuador,” […]
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Dozens of families with the help of members of the Armed Forces perform cleanup work parties to continue rescuing building materials and furnishings of their homes that were destroyed by landslides in the province of Azuay. They lost their homes in the commune of the canton Picayo Gualaceo. Although it has been almost a month […]
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The Challenge of Iran: Ahmadinejad Latin American tour The (dangerous) Latin connection Chavez Ahmadinejad manages raw materials for its nuclear race while confirming that it is closer to getting the atomic bomb. First they move the money. Iran is interested in exploiting uranium mines in Venezuela and Ecuador in return for investing millions in economic […]
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CBS program Sixty Minutes conducted an investigation on stem cell fraud concerning a company operated by a former U.S. physician in Ecuador. Dr. Dan Ecklund MD is operating a company called Stem Tec Labs. The video explains that it is illegal to export to the U.S. stem cells. Dr. Ecklund’s firm sent the cells purchased […]
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Carlos Naranjo, executive director of INAMHI, said the rains these days are not due to any extraordinary factor. “This is for the winter. What they talked about the effect of La Niña has been sidelined, “he said. The technician reported that moderate to heavy rains are expected this morning on the coast. Also predicted: “We […]
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Two people arrested and seized three kilos of cocaine was the result of an operation in the parking lot of a mall in this city last Tuesday. The action performed by personnel of Narcotics and elite police groups was held at the Paseo Shopping, located on the November 4th Avenue, where Loor arrested Eduardo Cesar […]
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A head of the guerrilla National Liberation Army (ELN) is designated as responsible for the kidnapping of an Ecuadorian citizen. The incident occurred around 13:30 on the last Tuesday in the town of Saravena, department of Arauca in the northeast of Colombia and Venezuela border. The Government of Arauca told El Comercio that the investigations […]
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Raul Mejia, coordinator of the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (INAMHI), said that one of the factors for the Coast Guayaquil and present conditions of high temperatures is the period of transition from dry to wet. “This month we have had days of 35 degrees Celsius and higher temperatures. It must, among other factors, […]
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A miner has died and three remain hospitalized after a mining accident at the Portovelo Barbasco mine in Portovelo, El Oro. Read Article
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Financial institutions do not provide service to the public on Friday December 30 len all its agencies, because they work in preparing the balance of the end of fiscal year 2011. For four days, users may withdraw money from ATMs. Attention will resume as normal on Tuesday January 3, 2012, detailed the Ecuavisa news. Meanwhile, […]
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Ecuador signed an agreement with the European Union to 91 rural communities to access the installation of connectivity, internet and IP telephony. This project is part of EUROSOLAR program promoted by the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy jointly with the EU. Read Article
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The electrical problem that restricted water service during the Christmas holiday to residents of large sectors of the province of Santa Elena prompted the declaration of emergency today. The governor of Santa Elena, Paul Soto Garcia and Aguapen manager, Oswaldo Gonzalez Roca announced still not overcome the damage of a stretch of power line that […]
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A cow owned by Alejandro Villagomez, died in the community Illuchi, Baños de Agua Santa, affected by the bite of a bat rabies transmitted by cattle, as determined in the analysis made by Agrocalidad. “Before he died the vacon could not walk, he bent legs,” said Elena Tapia, daughter of Villagomez. In this situation, Alfonso […]
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The year and the cylinder capacity in cubic centimeters (cc) of the vehicle are the main aspects for the calculation that the user must pay tuition for Environmental Tax concept vehicle pollution, IACM, part of the Environmental Promotion Act governed the country since November 24 and will be effective from January 2012. Opinion. Santiago Crespo, […]
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Ecuador’s Ministry of Agriculture has fined an exporter US$1.8 million for failing to pay the minimum US$5.50 for a box of bananas, website Andes.info.ec reported. The company will also have its export permit witheld for a month. The tough sanctions follow allegations by two producers that the exporter was not playing ball. A further 24 […]
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Betty Tola took over as Minister Coordinator of Ecuador on 10 November. He did so in a time when political opposition to President Rafael Correa has been a cyclical majority in the Legislature, which has sought to impose changes in the law of the Legislative Branch, the ruling as unconstitutional. Read Article
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Near ATMs, squares, intersections, park passes behind Calderon and the Child Jesus, were placed several uniformed to provide security to the citizens who attended the Historical Center during the weekend. The control on the main streets to avoid traffic congestion to the Past, was the work of higher concentration. While some side streets remained isolated […]
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Ibarra. The Health Commissioner on a complaint basis reserved proceeded to close a pharmacy that operated illegally in the street entrance Tungurahua Alpachaca Parish are informed in a statement. Operational and decommissioning. During the operation of control found lots of expired drugs and medical samples that are prohibited for sale to the public. In addition, […]
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The National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INEC) in a study found that the majority of Ecuador’s population is middle stratum. Research conducted at 9 744 people in the cities of Quito, Guayaquil, Cuenca, Machala and Ambato found that 83% of Ecuadorians are in the middle tier. While in the upper stratum is 1.9%, and […]
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Ecuadorian President also said that relations with Colombia are at their best. Ecuador employs about 10,000 uniformed personnel to guard the boundary with Colombia, where he faces a “most serious problem” of security, said Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa on Saturday. On the edge with Colombia is “the most serious security problem facing the country, is […]
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The Ambassador of Ecuador in Peru, Diego Ribadeneira, considered necessary for increased international support to complete the work of humanitarian demining in the common border, where there are still explosive devices planted in the conflict that had both countries in the past. “We are doing this work with great enthusiasm, but we need more international […]
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The activity of the Tungurahua volcano remains at moderate-high, with a tendency to decline relative to that recorded on Thursday, said the technician on duty at the Geophysical Institute of the Tungurahua Volcano Observatory in Guadeloupe, Jorge Ordonez. The Tungurahua eruption process twelve years ago, resumed on Thursday, explosions and emissions of water vapor columns […]
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On December 16th in Ecuador, prices for citizenship documents rose per ecuadortimes.net. IDs rose from $6 – $10 and $15 for a duplicate. Birth certificates rose from 50¢ to $2, and permission to leave Ecuador as well as marriage fees have risen from $6 to $50. Read Article
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Itron has announced that Electrica de Guayaquil, a state-owned electric utility in Guayaquil, Ecuador, has wrapped up the installation of Latin America’s first meter-to-cash smart meter system, which uses Itron technology. Smart grid, smart grid deployment, smart meters, global business, ItronThe communications system collects meter data and feeds it to Itron’s meter data management system, […]
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Eluniverso.com reported that airlines are losing a fuel subsidy by the Ecuadorian government which will impact domestic flights except at airports operated by the government. The current price from Guayaquil to Quito on Tame is $130.00 USD round trip. While the base price will remain the same the ticket increase will be shown as a […]
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Presidents Humala and Morales of Peru and Bolivia respectively have met in Cusco to sign the Acta de Cusco in which both countries pledge to develop the sectors in their country most in need. One of the topics discussed in the article from rpp.com.pe, is the focus on quinoa as a good source of nutrition […]
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Roads and houses destroyed by collapse are the main problems affecting the canton Paute, due to strong winter season. This is not Agen to the north of the country, large crop losses are a result of Carchi that. Winter has become irregular and have a lot to do with the phenomenon of “La Niña” experts […]
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Ecuadorian authorities arrested five suspected guerrillas of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), in a border area between the two countries. The commander of the Navy of Colombia, Roberto Garcia, said the operation led to the arrest of five subjects with “200 kilos of explosives, 25 improvised explosive devices, radios, all black uniforms and […]
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Mango volumes could dip this winter due to delays and lighter volumes from Peru, which typically takes over the deal from Ecuador in January.Ecuadorian volumes should wind up being similar to last year for Pompano Beach, Fla.-based Central American Produce Inc., said Sabine Henry, tropicals manager. Henry reported excellent quality the week of Dec. 19, […]
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The star products of Ecuador’s exports to Russia in 2012 may have an unexpected competitor Venezuela. The country Ranger “wants Russia to start exporting bananas, flowers, cacao, coffee and chocolate in 2012,” said Monday Venezuelan Vice President Elias Jaua Milano, interviewed by Russia Today television channel.Of these products, at least bananas and flowers are major […]
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Eurocopter has delivered the first two of nine AS350 B2 Ecureuil helicopters contracted by the Ecuadorian Armed Forces. The two Ecureuils were delivered to the Army Aviation Brigade at La Balvina, Sangolquí in the presence of the Ecuadorian Defence Minister Javier Ponce, the Head of Armed Forces Joint Command Ernesto González, Army Commander Patricio Cárdenas […]
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Ecuador’s Ministry of Interior, reported that twenty people were arrested for alleged involvement in fraudulent delivery of 674 visas to foreign citizens in the Directorate of Immigration in Guayaquil. The National Police deployed the operating dawn and morning of December 19, in various sectors of Guayaquil, in coordination with the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of […]
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Elnorte.ec reported that several bombs exploded on Monday pamphleteering in Ecuador with messages against the visit to Quito the president of Colombia, Juan Manuel Santos, causing no casualties or damage, the Ministry of Interior. The devices were detonated at the entrance of the College Eugenio Espejo in Quito, Calderon Park and the town of Cuenca, […]
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Elnorte.ec reported that policein Otavalo have laid out a work plan to prevent assaults and robberies at financial institutions. Coordination. Betancorth Major Telmo, head of the Second District, said that was coordinated with the managers and presidents of commercial and financial entities, in order to make them aware of certain guidelines to prevent assaults and […]
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Elnorte.ec reported that a young Australian national, who traveled with his girlfriend to the province of Imbabura to enjoy the scenery tourist was the victim of crime and was shot. The Stranger 27 years old remains hospitalized. The complaint. The wounded boy’s girlfriend, who is of Japanese nationality, told police he made a reservation to […]
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For the first time in history, the government of Colombia made a contribution of USD 500 000 through the High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The disbursement will be implemented next year and will be for social inclusion projects for Colombian refugees in Ecuador. According to statistics from the Ministry of Refugee Affairs, the percentage of […]
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he turkey production in Ecuador has been an increase of 47% over the past five years. The director of the National Poultry Council (CONAVA), José Orellana, said that in 2006 turkey production was 5 081 metric tonnes (mt) and in 2010 reached 7 506 tonnes, ie a growth of 47% in this period. Statistics show […]
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The lack of water and pasture remains a concern for farmers. In rural areas the situation becomes more chaotic and many choose to seek food and fluid for animals to be stocked. Read Article
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The official, public agency quoted Andes, said the crop was located in the San Lorenzo, a village in the coastal province of Esmeraldas (northwestern), inhabited by the Awa indigenous community, also present in the Colombian side. Read Article
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The move by taxi requires additional capital for Quito, due to traffic, shopping and the demand for more expensive the service time, although there is a regulation on prices. Read Article
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The sound of the bell at the train station in Ibarra attract the gaze of hundreds of people who are gathering in the Obelisk. In this place at 16:00 today, will inaugurate the rehabilitation of the section Ibarra-Salinas with 30 kilometers, after two years of stagnation. History The train reached the station in Salinas in […]
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The complaint against Vistazo magazine, which was alleged to have violated the campaign silence during the referendum, was dismissed yesterday by Ximena Endara, President of the Electoral Tribunal (TCE), because it was “inappropriate.” The judge argued that the complaint filed by the five social organizations, which accused the magazine of propaganda by the No, by […]
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SOURCE: Instituto Geofísico Magnitud 4.4 MLv (IG-EPN) Fecha – Hora 07/12/2011 00:29:25 TL 07/12/2011 05:29:25 UTC Localización 0.67°S; 80.58°W Profundidad 12.00 Km Zona O. PACIFICO Distancia epicentral e (hipocentral) a ciudades referenciales 18.7 ( 22.2) km al S 66° O de la ciudad de BAHIA DE CARAQUEZ 21.1 ( 24.2) km al S 66° O […]
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The blast occurred Thursday at the premises of the headquarters of the Intervention and Rescue Group (GIR) of the National Police, Pusuquí sector, on the way to the Equator. It’s roar was heard to jail and even broke the windows of several nearby houses. At least twelve people were injured, they were transported to different […]
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Ecuador will receive an income of 52% of the contract entered into with Canadian miner Kinross for the exploitation of Amazonian field with recoverable reserves of 6.4 million ounces of gold, said Wednesday the Minister of exhaustible natural resources, Wilson Pastor. “Consolidated all taxes, income is 52% mine” for the state, said Pastor reporters, adding […]
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Kinross Gold Corp., the third-largest Canada-based miner by market value, said it reached a non- binding agreement with Ecuador’s government to develop its Fruta del Norte gold and silver mine in the South American nation. Read Article
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An innovative Ecuadorean plan to leave more than 900 million barrels of crude oil untapped and beneath a pristine nature reserve, in exchange for international donations, has survived its first deadline, Ivonne Baki, the project coordinator told The Miami Herald. The Yasuní-ITT initiative has met the initial goal of raising $100 million before year’s end, […]
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The Ecuadorian government and the airlines will agree that a rise in rates, after President Rafael Correa confirmed the removal of fuel subsidies to aircraft at airports under concession from the first of January 2012. This decision will mean savings for the State of about $ 90 million and would be detrimental to the airports […]
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Globalpost.com report – Ecuador and Honduras are the only Latin American countries that have officially outlawed the practice, winning them plaudits for their efforts to protect endangered sharks. But Ecuador also allows fishermen who accidentally catch sharks in their nets to sell them, without any methods to determine whether the sharks were netted on purpose.The […]
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A study by Transparency International on the degree of corruption among countries puts Ecuador in fifth place as most corrupt country in Latin America. For the president of Ecuador, Rafael Correa, for the study of the Non Governmental Organization (NGO) Transparency International, which measures the degree of corruption in the country, only 50 respondents have […]
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Vistazo.com reported – Banos, Ecuador – Tungurahua volcano continues to be active and abundant today reported ashfall in nearby towns, said the Geophysical Institute of the National Polytechnic University. “Since this morning there has been a pillar of emission with moderate to heavy load of ash that reached 1 km above the volcano’s summit and […]
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Marine Sergeant Louis Botto, is recovered in the Naval Hospital, Guayaquil, after receiving a bullet this weekend in an attempted assault on the citadel Nine of October, south of the city, while escorting the mother of President Rafael Correa. Botto, along with Ronny Rodriguez, Norma Delgado escorts, waiting for it while she was on a […]
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