Tag: Daniel Noboa
Noboa Government Confirms Detention of Four Minors After 14 Days of Silence
The children, aged between 11 and 15, were last seen after leaving a bakery following a game of football. According to testimonies from their parents, they were taken by soldiers from the Ecuadorian Air Force (FAE) near the southern part of Guayaquil. Related: Ecuador: Demostrators Reaches 15 Days of Protests Against Archidona’s Jail Construction After […]
December 23, 2024
What’s Behind the New U.S. Military Base in Galapagos
President Daniel Noboa has succeeded in establishing a foreign base in an archipelago of invaluable importance to humanity. U.S. military vessels are set to arrive in the Galapagos Islands in December, amidst accusations that Ecuador is surrendering its sovereignty and violating its own constitution. RELATED: Ecuador On Track To Allow a U.S. Military Base in […]
December 17, 2024
Protests in Ecuador: Government Crackdown Leads to Arrests and Injuries
Among those arrested was a citizen identified as Nicole Tibanlongo, who was detained by the National Police while participating in protests in Quito; she was found to have a badge from the National Assembly. Related: Ecuador: Government Recalls State of Emergency, Protests Ecuadorian police authorities have reported that during the mobilizations against the government of […]
November 21, 2024
Ecuador: CONAIE’s Demands and Government Response
After the Assembly of Peoples and Social Organizations of Ecuador, held in the auditorium of CONAIE, the organization announced the first actions in response to the crisis facing the country, provoked by the government of Daniel Noboa. Related: Ecuadorians Protest Against President Noboa The Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE) confirmed this Wednesday that […]
November 13, 2024
Ecuador: Noboa Appoints Sariha Moya as Temporary Vice President
Previously, the Labor Ministry issued a 150-day suspension against Vice President Veronica Abad. On Monday, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa appointed Sariha Moya, who has been serving as the Planning Secretary, as “acting vice president”, after his administration suspended Vice President Veronica Abad, for 150 days. RELATED: Ecuadorians Protest Against President Noboa On Saturday, the Labor […]
November 11, 2024
Ecuadorians Protest Against President Noboa
‘Out with Noboa! Out!’ was the main chant during a massive protest in Quito, the capital city. On Thursday, thousands of citizens marched through the streets of downtown Quito to protest against President Daniel Noboa, whom they blame for the power outages, economic crisis, and insecurity plaguing the Andean nation. RELATED: Under Investigation Shooting Attack […]
November 1, 2024
Ecuador’s Power Cuts to Continue Until December
Blackouts have severely affected productivity, with business losses estimated at US$12 million for each hour of power outage. During this week, Ecuadorians will continue to experience severe power outages that are disrupting daily life and productive activities in a country whose economy will remain stagnant or decline this year. RELATED: Ecuador Decrees a New State […]
October 16, 2024
Ecuadorian Teachers Protest Against Fuel Prices in Quito
According to World Bank projections, Ecuador will be the Latin American country with the lowest growth rate in 2024. On Thursday, the National Union of Educators (UNE) blocked some avenues in the city of Quito to protest against the rise in fuel prices decreed by President Daniel Noboa. RELATED: Ecuador: Vice-President Faces Charges of Electoral […]
July 18, 2024
Ecuadorians Protest Against Increase in Fuel Prices
Agreed with the IMF, the elimination of subsidies is contributing to output stagnation, social movements denounce. On Tuesday, Ecuadorians took to the streets to protest against President Daniel Noboa due to the increase in Extra and Ecopais gasoline prices effective from June 28. RELATED: Ecuadorian Richard Carapaz Leads the 2024 Tour De France In Quito, […]
July 2, 2024
Journalist Alondra Santiago Leaves Ecuador Before Being Deported
She had maintained a critical stance against the right-wing administrations that have controlled Ecuador since 2017. On Friday, the Cuban journalist and actress Alondra Santiago left Ecuador legally and voluntarily before being deported by the authorities of this Andean country. RELATED: Ecuador Revokes Visa of Cuban Journalist Alleging Acts Against State Security Three days ago, […]