¡LO MANTUVIERON OCULTO! CONTRALORÍA CONFIRMA IRREGULARIDAD DE USD 3,7 MILLONES EN EL IESS
En medio de la crisis sanitaria que vive Ecuador, un nuevo escándalo sacude al Instituto Ecuatoriano de Seguridad Social (IESS). La Contraloría General del Estado confirmó una irregularidad de USD 3,7 millones en pagos a prestadores privados de salud, incluidos algunos vinculados con familiares de Édgar Lama, presidente del Consejo Directivo del IESS. El hallazgo […]
Magnitude 3.3 quake recorded before dawn off Salinas, no damage reported
A magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck at 04:05 on Thursday, November 6, near the coast of Salinas in Santa Elena province, according to Ecuador’s Geophysical Institute (EPN). The epicenter was located 83.58 kilometers from Salinas, at a depth of approximately 8 kilometers, classed as a shallow event. Due to its low magnitude, there were no reports […]
ECUADOR ACHIEVES HISTORIC 83% REDUCTION IN MALARIA CASES: A NATION ON THE ROAD TO ELIMINATION
Ecuador has achieved one of its most significant public health milestones in recent years. The Ministry of Public Health announced that malaria cases have dropped by 83% since 2021, positioning the country as a regional leader in disease control and elimination. This remarkable progress highlights the effectiveness of sustained health strategies and the active participation […]
Restricciones del Viernes: Quito Prohíbe Vehículos con Placas Terminadas en 9 y 0
El viernes 7 de noviembre de 2025, Quito aplicó nuevamente el sistema “Pico y Placa”, una medida de control de tránsito destinada a reducir la congestión vehicular y mejorar la calidad del aire. Desde las 6:00 a.m. hasta las 9:30 a.m., y nuevamente de 4:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m., automóviles y motocicletas con placas terminadas […]
Youth in Action: Thousands of Ecuadorians Begin Careers Through the Ministry of Education
A wave of opportunity is sweeping across Ecuador as more than 29,000 young participants join the “Jóvenes en Acción” program, starting internships within the Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture. Launched nationwide in November 2025, the initiative seeks to empower young people with practical work experience while revitalizing the public sector. Interns are placed in […]
Escenario Limpio en el Batán: Quito se Prepara para los Conciertos de Shakira
Quito se prepara, literalmente, para brillar. Con tres conciertos de Shakira programados para el 8, 9 y 11 de noviembre en el Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa, las autoridades municipales lanzaron una operación de limpieza y mantenimiento urbano de gran escala para acondicionar calles, aceras y accesos, listos para miles de asistentes. La empresa de saneamiento implementó […]
Unforgiving Sun: Extreme UV Radiation Hits Ecuador on November 7
On Friday, November 7, 2025, Ecuador experienced a nationwide alert as ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels reached “very high” to “extremely high,” according to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (INAMHI). The warning emphasized that although UV rays are invisible, their effects on human health and the environment can be severe. In the Andes, early-morning […]
