Caso ‘Chancho Pillo’ Desata Confrontación Entre Concejales de Quito
La sesión extraordinaria del Concejo Metropolitano de Quito para el primer debate del presupuesto 2026 terminó en un tenso enfrentamiento entre el alcalde Pabel Muñoz y el concejal Wilson Merino. La controversia surgió luego de que Merino denunciara la compra irregular de 4.800 platos de chancho asado a $15 cada uno, destinados a un evento […]
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, […]
