The Artery of Prosperity: $174 Million Investment Powers E25 Highway Expansion
Quito, Ecuador—In a major commitment to national competitiveness and regional integration, the Ecuadorian government has announced a massive $174 million investment for the expansion and modernization of a critical segment of the E25 highway, running from Río Siete to the border town of Huaquillas. This strategic infrastructure project is poised to transform the flow of […]
Major Drug Bust: Ecuador Network Moving USD 300 Million Dismantled in Guayas
Quito, Ecuador—In a decisive blow to international narcotics trafficking, Ecuador’s National Police dismantled a sophisticated drug trafficking network valued at approximately USD 300 million following eight coordinated raids in Samborondón, Naranjal, and Daule, all in Guayas province. The pre-dawn operation on November 13, 2025, resulted in 11 arrests on Ecuadorian soil, concluding a three-year investigation […]
The Black Hole of Black Gold: Petroecuador Lacks Updated Auditing, Fueling Corruption Fears
Quito, Ecuador — Ecuador’s national oil company, Petroecuador, continues to operate without current, internationally compliant accounting and auditing records, leaving a nearly decade-long gap in transparency that experts warn could facilitate corruption. The absence of reliable financial data prevents the government, investors, and the public from fully assessing the company’s assets, monitoring expenditures, or detecting […]
