Breaking news, politics, economy, visas, safety, and lifestyle updates for expats living in Ecuador.
Ecuador’s 2026 vehicle-registration calendar moves to plates ending in 6 during July. Owners should check local transit-agency portals, pay pending values and complete technical review before the month ends.
Workers in Ecuador’s Sierra and Amazon regions who chose accumulated payment should receive the decimo cuarto salary by August 15, 2026. The benefit equals the 2026 unified basic salary of $482 for workers who qualify for the full period.
Ecuador's Registro Civil says citizens can continue going to agencies without a prior appointment for cedulas and passports through December 31, 2026. The agency says it issued 1.2 million identity cards and 217,201 passports between January and June.
Quito's technical vehicle review and registration calendar moves to plates ending in 6 during July. Drivers must clear pending obligations before booking an appointment, and late review can trigger fines.
President Daniel Noboa extended the liquidation period for Correos del Ecuador by another 45 days starting July 1. The state postal company's closure process has dragged on since 2020.
Guayaquil’s Aerovia fare rises on July 1, 2026. The regular fare will be $0.76, while the reduced fare for priority groups will be $0.38.
Schools in Ecuador’s Sierra and Amazonia regime ended classes on June 26, 2026. Recovery classes, makeup exams, graduations and teacher vacations now run through July and August.
Ecuador's Registro Civil will begin permanent Saturday service on June 20, 2026, at 14 agencies in 11 provinces. The special Saturday schedule runs from 08:00 to 17:00 and includes cedulas, passports, marriages, certificates and other regular civil-registry procedures.
Registro Civil users in Quito can handle several certificates fully online, while first cédulas and passports still require in-person biometrics or issuance steps. Online services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Quito's Property Registry says payment orders for 20 registry procedures and certificates can now be generated automatically in about 20 minutes. The same step previously took 24 to 48 hours, and payment orders are valid for eight days.
Ecuador’s National Transit Agency has temporarily suspended issuing driver licenses abroad while it strengthens control, verification and security procedures. The agency says the pause is tied to institutional controls after a corruption investigation earlier this year.
The Jóvenes del Nuevo Ecuador 2026 program offers 3,276 scholarships for higher-education students age 18 to 29. Applications opened June 4 and close June 28 through the official platform.
