Breaking news, politics, economy, visas, safety, and lifestyle updates for expats living in Ecuador.
Tigo says Movistar and Tuenti users will keep their numbers, plans, chips, payment methods, and channels of service while the brands transition.
A rule that took effect on August 3 requires registrars to verify payment details for qualifying transactions and moves larger obligations toward financial-system payment methods.
The EducaEmpleo application window is limited to August 4 and 5. Applicants need a third-level degree registered in SNIESE and additional credentials for bilingual or English positions.
Esmeraldas and Chone have local holidays on Friday, August 7, while the national August 10 holiday creates a three-day weekend for most of Ecuador.
The CNE called Ecuador’s local elections and set candidate registration for August 2 through August 17, with voting scheduled for November 29.
Inamhi warned of high to extremely high solar radiation on August 2, with Pichincha and Imbabura at the highest level on the published scale.
The August 12 total eclipse will not darken Ecuador, but residents can follow NASA’s official livestream and should use certified solar-viewing equipment.
Commercial transport taxpayers, excluding taxis, have until December 31 to update the RUC and adapt electronic invoices to include vehicle plates.
Executive Decree 461 changes Ecuador’s public-procurement rules, including a registration right for RUP participants and a 0.4% retention on contracts or orders of at least USD 1 million.
Ecuador is discussing possible additional IMF financing through the Resilience and Sustainability Facility, while the Finance Ministry says the 2026 program is already funded and no decision has been made.
Pichincha’s provincial government says it will eliminate and merge departments and remove 125 positions while complying with the post-COOTAD reform framework.
Quito’s municipality and 15 higher-education institutions agreed to a 10-part security plan covering command posts, public-space controls, alcohol sales, licensing, and prevention programs.
