Ecuador news, written for expats

A 30-egg carton rose about 20% between July and August, with some markets above USD 4.50. Producers point to lower output, feed costs, and demand from Peru.

Ecuador’s competition regulator approved Davita’s acquisition of 100% of Cendialcon. The deal comes as the public system refers 88% of dialysis patients to private clinics and Cendialcon reports a USD 5.71 million receivables balance.

President Daniel Noboa arrived in China on August 16 for a state visit focused on trade, investment, infrastructure, energy, technology, and sustainable development. The agenda includes 14 Ecuadorian shrimp exporters suspended from the Chinese market and the Coca Codo Sinclair hydroelectric project.

More than 20 Ecuadorian companies joined a program on biodiversity finance, including firms from agriculture, aquaculture, forestry, circular economy, and ecotourism. The program covered credits, biodiversity bonds, and ESG reporting, building on Banco Bolivariano's prior USD 80 million blue bond and USD 120 million biodiversity bond.

Inamhi forecast isolated rain in all four Ecuadorian regions on August 17, with the strongest Sierra rain expected in the afternoon and evening in Tulcán, Ibarra, Quito, and Latacunga. UV levels range from moderate to very high nationwide.

BYD presented the Yuan Pro DM-i and Ti7 at the 2026 Auto Show in Guayaquil. The company says the Yuan Pro offers up to 100 kilometers of electric range and 1,100 kilometers combined, while the Ti7 offers 360 kW and 0-to-100 km/h acceleration in 5.3 seconds.