Why Prisoners in Machala Jail Will Not Be Able to Vote
The National Electoral Council (CNE) announced the suspension of voting rights for inmates at Machala prison, located in the El Oro province, citing strict security concerns. This unprecedented decision comes in the wake of extreme unrest and violent incidents within the penitentiary in early November 2025, which claimed the lives of 32 prisoners and left […]
U.S. and Ecuador Reach Agreement on Tariff Reductions and New Economic Rules
On November 13, 2025, the White House announced a framework for a Reciprocal Trade Agreement between the United States and Ecuador, marking a milestone in bilateral economic relations. The agreement is designed to strengthen ties and expand trade opportunities, focusing on reducing tariffs, modernizing regulations, and facilitating smoother market access for key sectors in both […]
The End of the Old Regime: Ecuador’s Cárcel del Encuentro Creates Unprecedented Security Zone
November 14, 2025, marked a historic milestone in Ecuador’s approach to prison security with the official operational start of the new Cárcel del Encuentro, a maximum-security complex designed to end the vulnerabilities of traditional penitentiaries. Interior Minister John Reimberg highlighted that the prison introduces a Security Zone unlike any previously established in the country, spanning […]
Ecuador and Real Madrid Foundation Join Forces to Train 350 Community Coaches
The National Government of Ecuador and the Real Madrid Foundation have formalized a four-year partnership to train 350 coaches participating in the government program “Vamos a la Cancha.” The initiative aims to positively impact over 70,000 children and adolescents, particularly in vulnerable communities, through sports-based education focused on values, inclusion, and personal development. The program […]
