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Entrepreneurship and regional summits in Ecuador

4 clusters · 18 sources · last updated

Latest: UTPL to host international incubator meeting in Ecuador

In October 2026, the GET Forum in Quito, organized by the Inter-American Development Bank Group, brought together entrepreneurs, investors, and public sector representatives to discuss economic growth. President Daniel N

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Flooding and El Niño impacts in Ecuador

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Latest: Machala faces severe flooding and violence in El Oro province

Heavy rainfall linked to the El Niño phenomenon has caused widespread flooding and landslides across Ecuador. In the Esmeraldas province, the overflow of the Pambil, Onzole, and Cayapas rivers impacted the Eloy Alfaro ca

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Ongoing fatal violence and rising crime in Ecuador

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Latest: Ecuador experiences rise in physical aggression reports

Fatal violence continues to affect Ecuador. In Guayaquil, two men were killed in Mapasingue Este, a location noted as a “frequent site for executions.” Other incidents include the deaths of two students in Daule and a ri

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South American agricultural pest control initiatives

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Latest: Agricultural authorities implement biological control strategies in South America

Agricultural specialists and authorities in South America are implementing various biological and technical strategies to manage pests. In late September, efforts focused on honeybee health in Nuevo Torino, where works

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Ecuador enacts law to combat criminal recruitment of minors

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Latest: Ecuador faces surge in juvenile homicides and criminal recruitment

Following the official publication of the new organic law in the Official Registry on October 2, 2026, Ecuador has implemented significant reforms to the Organic Integral Penal Code (COIP). The legislation increases pris

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Colombian military operations against Frente 33

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Latest: Colombia military operation in Catatumbo kills four guerrilla members

In early October 2026, Colombian military and aerospace forces conducted a joint aerial bombardment against a camp belonging to Frente 33, a faction of FARC dissidents, in the Catatumbo region of Norte de Santander. The

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