Breaking news, politics, economy, visas, safety, and lifestyle updates for expats living in Ecuador.
Ecuador’s Judiciary Council approved rules for a new National Court judge contest, with a call expected in August and at least 34 magistrates expected by February 2027.
Beef without bone is one of the food items Ecuadorian households spend the most on, and sector figures point to a smaller cattle herd and supply pressure behind higher prices.
Inamhi says higher daytime temperatures and wind gusts will continue from July 8 to 11 in parts of the Sierra and the central-southern Coast, with Quito, Guayaquil, and several provinces affected.
Ecuador’s Assembly unanimously approved a new extradition law on July 7, replacing the 2000 framework and setting updated procedures after the 2024 constitutional consultation.
Government Minister Nataly Morillo said President Daniel Noboa ordered the reopening of the southern border in Loja after more than six months of closure for security reasons.
A Click Research poll says 67% support creating a new canton from nine Quito valley parishes, with insecurity leading the local problem list.
Ecuador recorded 3,485 violent deaths from January through May 2026, while Quito’s recent alerts have centered more on explosives, intimidation, and microtrafficking.
The winning design for Ecuador’s new National Museum in Quito calls for a 36,000-square-meter building near La Carolina to house about 1.4 million cultural and heritage items.
Private health insurance continues to grow in Ecuador, with more than 1.7 million people covered and health insurance premiums reaching USD 180.5 million in 2025.
A new look at Ecuador’s transmission system shows 12 of 45 power transformers operating beyond their designed life, with several strategic substations lacking a reserve transformer.
Ecuador’s e-commerce market exceeded USD 7 billion in 2025 as faster delivery, payment options, and marketplace logistics turned online buying into a permanent habit.
A severe flooding emergency in Zamora Chinchipe left five people dead, trapped residents on roofs and river islets, and disrupted the Loja-Zamora route. Rescue teams reported 38 civilians and 10 firefighters brought to safety.
