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Ecuador and Colombia Are in a Trade War: What Expats Need to Know About Tariffs, Electricity, and Rising Prices
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Ecuador and Colombia Are in a Trade War: What Expats Need to Know About Tariffs, Electricity, and Rising Prices

Thirty-percent tariffs, suspended electricity exports, a 900% pipeline fee hike, and border protests — the Ecuador-Colombia trade war is escalating fast. Here's how it could affect your daily life.

Chip MorenoChip Moreno·February 4, 2026
Ecuador Extends Simplified Tax Regime for Foreign Residents Through 2026
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Ecuador Extends Simplified Tax Regime for Foreign Residents Through 2026

Good news for expats filing taxes in Ecuador: the SRI has confirmed that its popular simplified tax regime will remain in place through the end of 2026, giving foreign residents continued access to streamlined filing.

Chip MorenoChip Moreno·February 3, 2026