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Quito Launches Electric Vehicle Pilot Program Targeting 100 Tons CO2 Reduction in Historic Center

Quito is advancing its sustainable urban logistics by initiating a pilot program deploying electric vehicles for last-mile deliveries in its historic center. The program is set to generate critical data on electric mobility performance in densely built, high-traffic zones, supporting expansion plans and contributing significantly to the city’s broader decarbonization and mobility reform objectives. Grupo […]

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Ecuador, Markets, Oil & Gas

Aggreko Increases LATAM Investment to $216 Million in 2026, Boosts Ecuador Energy Solutions Amid Regulatory Reform

Aggreko plans a significant $216 million capital expenditure in Latin America for 2026, marking a 249% increase from 2025, underpinning an 11% regional growth forecast. The company deepens its strategic commitment to Ecuador, aligning with new legal reforms incentivizing private investment in energy and mining sectors and fostering the adoption of hybrid and self-generation energy

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Ecuador, Industry, Markets

Industrial Pesquera Santa Priscila Strengthens Market Leadership Through Expansion and Innovation

Industrial Pesquera Santa Priscila S.A. (Santa Priscila) maintains its position as Ecuador’s leading shrimp exporter globally while expanding domestic presence with innovative commercial strategies. Its recent investments in production capacity, sustainable practices, and the launch of Puerto Priscila signal continued growth and diversification amid fluctuating market conditions. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Guayaquil, Santa

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Economy, Ecuador, Fuels

Ecuador Police Disrupt Criminal Network Diverting $9 Million in Fuel from Petroecuador

The dismantling of a sophisticated fuel theft syndicate in Ecuador underscores ongoing vulnerabilities in hydrocarbon supply chain security. With economic losses nearing $9 million and possible links to broader criminal enterprises, further investigations will likely target corporate facilitators and prompt enhanced regulatory controls over fuel transport and distribution in the region. For nearly a year,

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Ecuador, Infrastructure, Politics

Ecuador deploys 75,000 security forces and enforces curfew to combat armed criminal groups

Ecuador has initiated a large-scale security operation involving 75,000 military and police personnel to suppress criminal violence linked to narcotrafficking and organized armed groups in four key provinces. The imposition of a nightly curfew, alongside intensified operations and U.S. logistical support, marks a critical escalation in the government’s efforts to restore public order and counter

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Ecuador, Hydropower, Politics

Ecuador Faces Electricity Deficit and Coordinated Power Outages Amid Security Operations

Ecuador is experiencing a sustained electricity deficit driven by reduced hydroelectric generation and increased demand, prompting coordinated rolling blackouts during government security operations. The ongoing energy shortfall necessitates urgent reliance on private generators and highlights risks to system stability if hydrological conditions do not improve. Ecuador has entered an alert phase for its electricity system,

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Ecuador, Oil & Gas

Ecuadorian Security Forces Intensify Operations to Combat Illegal Fuel Extraction and Crime Amid Curfew Enforcement

Recent coordinated law enforcement actions in Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, under a statewide curfew and state of emergency, mark an escalated campaign targeting illegal hydrocarbon activities and organized crime. The sustained deployment of police, military, and international support aims to disrupt criminal economies, with operations set to expand beyond current provinces. On March 16,

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Ecuador, Markets, Solar

Ecuador’s Ambato Expands Clean Energy Capacity with Largest Central Sierra Photovoltaic Plant

Ecuador’s Ambato advances its renewable energy transition through the commissioning of a 2.2 MW photovoltaic plant by the glass industry company FAIRIS, complemented by Empresa Eléctrica Ambato Regional Centro Norte S.A. (EEASA) initiatives for self-generation. The integration of these solar assets supports both industrial efficiency and grid stability while contributing to carbon emission reductions, signaling

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Ecuador, Infrastructure, Politics

Ecuador Declares 60-Day National Emergency Over Extensive Rainfall Impacting Infrastructure and Population

Ecuador has expanded its emergency declaration nationwide due to escalating adverse weather events linked to heavy rains, triggering widespread damage to infrastructure and affecting millions. The government’s coordinated response aims to mitigate ongoing risks, restore critical services, and mobilize resources while maintaining international cooperation to manage the intensifying situation. Between January 1 and March 12,

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