INTERNAL CONFLICT AT THE AME: POWER VACUUM OR HIDDEN RIVALRIES?
On the morning of 6 November 2025, tension erupted within the Association of Municipalities of Ecuador (AME) when the Provincial Court of Azuay declared it did not recognize the election of Yuri Colorado as president of the organization—a decision made by municipal leaders during a general assembly. This ruling adds a new layer to the […]
THE PRICE OF DEMOCRACY: ECUADOR’S REFERENDUM THAT COULD REWRITE POLITICAL FUNDING
Ecuador is approaching a pivotal referendum. Among the multiple questions on the ballot, one stands out for its potential to redefine the political landscape: whether to eliminate the Permanent Party Fund (FPP) — the mechanism through which the state provides financial support to political parties for operations, training, and institutional activities. The proposal, introduced by […]
TORNADO ELECTORAL SACUDE ECUADOR: CNE PRESENTA DENUNCIA CONTRA ZURITA Y GONZÁLEZ
En un movimiento político inesperado, el Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE), liderado por Diana Atamaint, presentó una denuncia formal contra la fórmula presidencial de Christian Zurita y Andrea González Nader, junto con figuras clave del Movimiento Construye. La acusación: presuntas irregularidades en las cuentas de campaña de las elecciones presidenciales de inicios de 2023. Según la […]
Kristi Noem’s visit rekindles debate: Homeland Security offices or U.S. “bases” in Ecuador?
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem met with President Daniel Noboa and toured strategic facilities in Manta and Salinas, reigniting public debate over whether Ecuador could once again host some form of U.S. “base.” The government insists the talks concern cooperation hubs—not traditional military installations—focused on combating organized crime, irregular migration, and regional security threats. […]
NOEM TOURS FAE BASES IN MANTA AND SALINAS, WRAPS VISIT WITH SECURITY COOPERATION FOCUS
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem completed a high-profile visit to Ecuador, touring key Air Force (FAE) facilities in Manta and Salinas and meeting with President Daniel Noboa to discuss enhanced cooperation against organized crime, narcotrafficking, and transnational threats. The visit, described by officials as “technical and strategic,” reflects growing coordination between Ecuador and the […]
ECUADOR E INDIA INICIAN UNA COOPERACIÓN ESTRATÉGICA EN TELECOMUNICACIONES Y DESARROLLO
En la sede de la Cancillería en Quito, la ministra de Relaciones Exteriores, Gabriela Sommerfeld, recibió al ministro de Estado para Asuntos Exteriores y Textiles de la India, Shri Pabitra Margherita. Este encuentro marca una nueva fase en la relación bilateral entre Ecuador e India, tras el anuncio del país asiático sobre la apertura de […]
