Former Judge of the Guayas Provincial Court Shot Dead on Vía a la Costa
On the morning of Friday, November 21, 2025, Guayaquil’s Vía a la Costa became the scene of a violent crime that shook both the public and the judicial sector. Carlos Luis Zambrano Veintimilla, a former judge of the Guayas Provincial Court, was shot dead while driving his vehicle near a residential entrance around kilometer 10. […]
President Appoints José Arévalo Santana as New Governor of Guayas Province
President Daniel Noboa has appointed José Ignacio Arévalo Santana as the new Governor of Guayas province, succeeding Humberto Plaza, who resigned amid a series of government cabinet changes following the defeat in the recent popular consultation. The appointment was formalized through Executive Decree 226, signed on November 18, 2025. Arévalo Santana is a lawyer with […]
Japan-China Tensions Rise After PM Takaichi Warns Taiwan Attack Could Threaten Japan
Tensions between Japan and China have intensified following remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who warned that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could pose a threat to Japan’s national survival. Beijing strongly condemned the comments, calling them “irresponsible” and “provocative.” In response, China has suspended imports of Japanese seafood, widely interpreted as a retaliatory […]
Ecuadorians Reject Return of Foreign Military Bases in Landmark Referendum
In a decisive move, the people of Ecuador have voted against the return of foreign military bases to their country, marking a significant setback for President Daniel Noboa, who had advocated the policy as part of broader national security initiatives. The referendum recorded high voter turnout, demonstrating strong public engagement on issues of sovereignty, defense, […]
EE. UU. se ausenta de la primera cumbre africana del G20, Sudáfrica critica la decisión
Estados Unidos, bajo la presidencia de Donald Trump, anunció que no asistirá a la cumbre del G20 en Johannesburgo, la primera realizada en el continente africano. La decisión generó críticas inmediatas de los funcionarios sudafricanos, quienes la calificaron de “coacción por ausencia” y advirtieron que la omisión socava discusiones cruciales sobre temas globales. Sudáfrica enfatizó […]
Noboa enfrenta su primera gran derrota política tras voto “No” a reformas
El presidente Daniel Noboa sufrió su primer retroceso político significativo tras el referéndum de noviembre, en el que los ecuatorianos rechazaron de manera abrumadora propuestas clave, incluyendo la creación de bases militares extranjeras y amplios cambios constitucionales. Según los conteos oficiales, más del 60% de los votantes se opuso a las medidas, señalando una clara […]
