Ecuador implemented, starting this Monday, September 1, a new immigration control and security requirement for temporary visa applications for Venezuelans and citizens of 39 other countries.
This was announced by the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility on Saturday, August 30,…
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Ecuador maintains the lowest inflation rate in Latin America
In Latin America, Ecuador maintains the lowest inflation rate in the region. During the month of July, annual inflation stood at 0.72 %, which, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INEC), represents a slowdown…
Ecuadorian cocoa is positioned above Ghana and the Ivory Coast in the market
In Ecuador, cocoa producers are considered the new rich of the agricultural sector given the shift in their position in the global market, displacing leaders such as Ghana and the Ivory Coast, where crops are affected by pests and drought.…
Results of negotiations between Ecuador and the US on tariffs will be revealed on July 1
Ecuador and the United States will hold the third round of negotiations on the 10 % tariff on Ecuador's exports on June 28. According to Ecuadorian Vice Minister of Foreign Trade, Andrés Robalino, the results will be announced on July 1.…
Ecuador has detected $600 million in money laundering in 2025
The director of Ecuador's Financial and Economic Analysis Unit (UAFE), José Neira, stated this Wednesday that the agency has detected approximately $600 million in alleged money laundering cases so far this year.
According to Neira, "these…
Ecuador imposes transit visas for Venezuelans and 44 other nationalities
Security and immigration control in Ecuador will be strengthened by requiring a transit visa for visitors from Venezuela and 44 other countries.
The announcement was made on the social media platform X by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
Ecuador establishes 20 % tariff on personal online purchases
Personal online purchases through platforms such as Amazon, Shein, or Temu in Ecuador will be subject to a 20 % tax starting June 16, according to the Ministry of Production and Foreign Trade.
The local government has reported that the…
Ecuador and Canada sign declaration for Free Trade Agreement
This Saturday, during the events commemorating the inauguration of President Daniel Noboa, Production Minister Luis Jaramillo and Canadian Minister of Export Promotion Maninder Sidhu signed a joint declaration to accelerate the signing of a…
Ecuador to require yellow fever vaccination for travelers from neighboring countries
Ecuadorian health authorities implemented, as of Monday, May 12, the requirement for a yellow fever vaccination certificate for travelers from Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Travelers who "have stayed at least ten days in those…
Challenges Daniel Noboa will face in his second presidential term
On April 13, Daniel Noboa won the second round of the presidential elections in Ecuador, winning 55.65 % of the votes against 44.35 % for the Correa candidate, Luisa González.
With this victory, Noboa faces several internal challenges, not…
The US dollar is the official currency in Ecuador
At the end of last week, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa announced Executive Decree 565, which officially establishes the US dollar as the official currency.
Noboa ratified the measure through the presidential digital portal during an…
Ecuador will make changes to the Constitution to recognize the dollar as its official currency
Ecuador could approve the dollar as its official currency if the Legislative Administration Council approves the modification of article 303 of the Constitution.
On Tuesday, February 25, it decided to “give way to a resolution presented by…