Breaking news, politics, economy, visas, safety, and lifestyle updates for expats living in Ecuador.
Terminal Portuario de Guayaquil plans USD 50 million in 2026 investment, including two USD 22 million Super Post Panamax cranes and cold-chain infrastructure. The terminal handled 736,141 TEUs last year, equal to 24% of the national market according to company-cited shares.
The Ministry of Labor is holding its Encuentra Empleo fair at the Instituto Tecnologico Bolivariano on August 21. Applicants can bring an updated resume and meet participating employers from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Ecuador’s sanitary regulator closed an unlicensed Guayaquil sausage factory after six people were reported intoxicated. Arcsa ordered the withdrawal of Embutidos Don Ángel and suspended sanitary notification 43996-ALN-0824.
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.
Ecuador’s customs service says it collected USD 168.57 million in one week, 7.8% above the previous record and 74% above the average of the last 52 weeks. The Guayaquil Maritime District generated USD 102.83 million and exceeded its weekly projection by more than 50%.
Police found cocaine hidden in 1,080 contaminated banana boxes at the Port of Guayaquil. No suspect was detained in the operation, according to the report.
Hacienda La Paz took first place at the national Pepa de Oro competition during the ninth World Cacao Summit. The family business was established in Guayas in 1969 and distributes agricultural products nationally and internationally.
Guayaquil's transit agency says urban operators cannot raise fares yet, despite notices claiming a 50-cent fare would begin July 30. The current authorized fare remains 30 cents while vehicle reviews are prepared.
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded in Guayas late Sunday night, with the epicenter confirmed in Duran. Authorities reported no injuries or infrastructure damage, but the tremor was felt in 17 cantons across Guayas, Bolivar, and Los Rios.
Central Guayaquil road closures are in effect for July civic events, including a full closure of 9 de Octubre and a Malecón closure through Saturday morning. Travelers are being advised to plan ahead and use alternate routes.
The Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil has developed accessibility tools for students with visual disabilities, including a specialized workstation and keyboard. The project has helped five students complete their degrees.
Durán’s garbage collection service was set to resume on July 14 after nearly three weeks of suspension. The dispute involved a municipal debt above $9.7 million and about 350 tons of daily waste.
