Transparency

Our 53 News Sources

The outlets that inform our daily reporting. We believe in transparency about where our coverage draws from.

Total Sources

Primary

Regions

Types

These outlets inform our daily reporting on Ecuador. We track developments across the country and write original coverage with the context the English-speaking community needs to stay informed.

Primary Sources

Major national outlets that inform our daily reporting.

El Comercio

Ecuador's most established national newspaper. Strong coverage of politics, economy, Quito metro area, and national affairs.

Quito·newspaper

El Universo

Major national newspaper based in Guayaquil. Excellent coverage of coast, economy, politics, and sports.

Guayaquil·newspaper

Primicias

Leading digital-first news outlet. Known for investigative journalism, politics, economy, and data-driven reporting.

National·digital

El Mercurio

Cuenca's primary newspaper. Essential for Azuay province news, local politics, culture, and expat-relevant stories.

Cuenca·newspaper

El Telegrafo

State-affiliated newspaper with national coverage. Good source for government policy announcements and official statements.

Guayaquil·newspaper

Ecuavisa

Major television network with strong web presence. Breaking news, politics, security reports, and national coverage.

National·tv

Teleamazonas

National TV network based in Quito. News, current affairs, and investigative reporting.

National·tv

La Hora

National newspaper with strong regional editions. Good coverage of smaller cities and provinces across Ecuador.

National·newspaper

Expreso

Guayaquil-based daily newspaper. Economy, politics, security, and coastal region coverage.

Guayaquil·newspaper

Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores

Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Official visa policy changes, consular announcements, and immigration updates.

National·government

SRI (Servicio de Rentas Internas)

Ecuador's tax authority. Tax policy changes, filing deadlines, and regulations affecting residents.

National·government

Secondary Sources

Regional and specialized outlets for deeper coverage.

TC Television

National television network. News programming and current affairs from Guayaquil.

National·tv

Metro Ecuador

Free daily newspaper distributed in Quito, Guayaquil, and Cuenca. Quick-read news format.

National·newspaper

GK (GkillCity)

Independent digital media outlet. In-depth analysis, culture, LGBTQ+ issues, and progressive reporting.

National·digital

Plan V

Independent investigative journalism platform. Long-form reporting on corruption, politics, and social issues.

National·digital

4Pelagatos

Digital opinion and analysis outlet. Political commentary, economic analysis, and current affairs.

National·digital

Vistazo

Ecuador's leading news magazine. In-depth features, profiles, economy, politics, and lifestyle.

National·magazine

Revista Gestión

Business and economics magazine. Detailed financial reporting, market analysis, and business news.

National·magazine

El Diario (Manabí)

Manabí province newspaper. Essential for Manta, Portoviejo, and coastal region news.

Coast·newspaper

El Tiempo (Cuenca)

Cuenca's second major newspaper. Local news, events, culture, and Azuay province coverage.

Cuenca·newspaper

Diario La Hora (Loja)

La Hora's Loja regional edition. Southern highlands and Loja province news.

Loja·newspaper

Ecuador Times

English-language Ecuador news aggregator. Useful reference for story angles and translation comparison.

National·digital

Agencia EFE Ecuador

Spanish news agency with Ecuador bureau. International perspective on Ecuador stories.

National·wire

Reuters Ecuador

International wire service coverage of Ecuador. Major stories with global impact.

National·wire

Agencia de Noticias ANDES

Ecuador's public news agency. Government announcements, policy changes, and official statistics.

National·wire

IESS (Seguro Social)

Social security institute. Healthcare policy, pension updates, and coverage changes for residents.

National·government

Ministerio del Interior

Interior Ministry. Security bulletins, state of emergency declarations, and public safety updates.

National·government

INEC (Instituto Nacional de Estadísticas)

National statistics institute. Census data, economic indicators, inflation reports, and demographic data.

National·government

Banco Central del Ecuador

Central bank. Economic reports, dollarization data, GDP figures, and monetary policy.

National·government

Confirmado.net

Digital news platform. Breaking news, politics, and current affairs.

National·digital

La República EC

Digital news outlet. Politics, economy, and social news with analysis.

National·digital

Infobae Ecuador

Argentine-based digital media with dedicated Ecuador section. International perspective on local news.

National·digital

Additional Sources

Supplementary outlets and niche publications.

Diario Correo

Machala-based newspaper covering El Oro province and southern coast.

Coast·newspaper

La Prensa (Riobamba)

Riobamba-based newspaper covering Chimborazo province and central highlands.

Sierra·newspaper

Diario El Norte

Ibarra-based newspaper. Northern highlands coverage including Imbabura and Carchi provinces.

Sierra·newspaper

Diario Crónica (Loja)

Loja-based newspaper covering southern Ecuador news and Vilcabamba area.

Loja·newspaper

Radio Huancavilca

Guayaquil radio station with news website. Sports, local news, and entertainment.

Guayaquil·radio

Radio Centro (Ambato)

Ambato-based radio station with online news. Central highlands coverage.

Sierra·radio

Ecuadorian American Chamber of Commerce

Business chamber news. Trade relations, business environment updates, and economic reports.

National·digital

Cámara de Comercio de Quito

Quito Chamber of Commerce. Business news, trade events, and economic indicators.

Quito·digital

Cámara de Comercio de Guayaquil

Guayaquil Chamber of Commerce. Business, trade, and economic news for the coast.

Guayaquil·digital

Galapagos Conservation Trust

Conservation news from the Galapagos. Environmental updates, tourism policy, and scientific research.

Galapagos·digital

Diario Opinión (Machala)

Machala and El Oro province newspaper. Southern coast news and agriculture.

Coast·newspaper

Extra

Popular tabloid-style newspaper. Crime, human interest, and sensational news from across Ecuador.

National·newspaper

Diario Super

Guayaquil popular newspaper. Crime, local news, sports, and entertainment.

Guayaquil·newspaper

Criterios Digital

Digital analysis platform. Economic commentary, political analysis, and opinion.

National·digital

Revista Líderes

Business and entrepreneurship magazine from El Comercio group. Business news and profiles.

National·magazine

El Ciudadano

Government digital media outlet. Official government position on news, policy announcements.

National·government

Dirección General de Aviación Civil

Civil aviation authority. Flight route announcements, airport updates, and aviation regulations.

National·government

Ministerio de Turismo

Tourism ministry. Tourism policy, visa changes for tourists, and destination development.

National·government

Diario Los Andes (Riobamba)

Riobamba regional newspaper. Central highlands coverage, Chimborazo province.

Sierra·newspaper

Wambra Medio Digital

Community media outlet. Indigenous rights, social movements, environmental justice, and human rights.

National·digital

Mongabay Latam - Ecuador

Environmental journalism. Amazon deforestation, biodiversity, mining impacts, and conservation.

National·digital