Breaking news, politics, economy, visas, safety, and lifestyle updates for expats living in Ecuador.
The U.S. keeps Ecuador at Level 2 overall but recommends reconsidering travel to Manabi, Santa Elena, Santo Domingo, and Sucumbios, while naming several areas under a do-not-travel warning.
A Constitutional Court ruling changed the legal framework for Uber, InDrive, and Didi drivers, but Ecuavisa reports continuing enforcement disputes in several cities. The report includes practical steps drivers can take during a traffic stop.
President Daniel Noboa and Singaporean officials signed a memorandum covering education, governance, digitalization, sustainability, public health, and trade and economy. The agreement is valid for two years and sits alongside a broader push for investment and market access.
President Daniel Noboa continued his China visit in Chengdu after Ecuador announced seven cooperation agreements and new commitments spanning energy, mining, infrastructure, trade, and technology. The package also includes USD 42.7 million in non-reimbursable Chinese cooperation and the rehabilitation of eight shrimp exporters.
INAMHI says elevated daytime temperatures, wind gusts, and very high UV levels will persist in 11 provinces through Sunday. The warning also identifies conditions that could help forest fires spread.
Ecuador’s financial-intelligence unit has launched a platform for anonymous reports about suspected money laundering and related crimes. The system has separate forms for money-laundering reports and possible corruption inside the UAFE.
Private and fiscomisional schools may increase tuition or enrollment fees only through defined investment or employment-sustainability routes. The Ministry of Education must approve the request and issue a resolution.
Ecuador is adding or restoring five direct routes in 2026, while passenger growth remains modest. Cuenca–Quito is already one of the country’s busiest domestic corridors, and a Cuenca–Chiclayo route is still only a proposal.
Public schools in Ecuador’s Sierra–Amazonía regime are scheduled to begin the 2026–2027 year on September 1. Extraordinary enrollment runs from September 4 through January 28, while private-school start dates remain institution-specific.
General Francis L. Donovan met Ecuador’s defense minister and Joint Chiefs head during his third official visit to Ecuador. Both sides framed the meeting around action against narcoterrorism and transnational organized crime.
Candidate registration closed Monday evening for Ecuador’s November sectional elections. The next phase is qualification and objections, with the definitive list expected November 9.
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.
