Gilda Alcívar

Severe weather and flooding risks expand in Americas

25 clusters · 506 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: Severe weather causes housing damage in Argentina and Uruguay

Severe weather conditions continue to impact much of South and Central America, driven by low-pressure systems, moisture, and El Niño. In Argentina, the National Meteorological Service (SMN) has issued widespread alerts

El Niño phenomenon and weather emergencies in Ecuador

11 clusters · 62 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Ecuador SNGR reports 85 local governments missed El Niño preparedness deadlines

Ocean temperatures off the coast of Ecuador have remained significantly higher than seasonal norms, with specialists from the Instituto Oceanográfico y Antártico de la Armada (Inocar) reporting that expected cooling has

Super El Niño intensifies, threatening global food security

189 clusters · 1440 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: El Niño phenomenon threatens agricultural production in Brazil

The 2026–27 Super El Niño, nicknamed “Godzilla,” is reaching unprecedented intensity, with the World Meteorological Organization warning it could be the strongest since 1950. Global agricultural supplies are under seve

Corruption investigations in Ecuador

7 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Ecuador: Investigations into municipal corruption and public contracts

Ecuadorian authorities have initiated multiple investigations into corruption and financial irregularities across different levels of government. In early October, the Autonomous Governments Commission of the National As

Ecuadorian higher education expansion initiatives

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Ecuador launches JovenTec program with 2,618 technical scholarships

The Ecuadorian Ministry of Education, Sport, and Culture (MINEDEC) has introduced several measures to expand access to higher education and align training with national productive needs. In mid-October 2026, the governm

Educational reforms and trends in Latin America

5 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Educational research examines teaching strategies and student performance

Ecuador is implementing a competency-based curriculum pilot program to replace traditional rote learning with a model focused on the practical application of knowledge. Initially rolled out in the Sierra-Amazonía region,

Ecuadorian social and educational program implementation

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Ecuador government implements health and sports initiatives

In Ambato, local authorities face accusations of excluding Afro-Ecuadorian youth from the ‘Yo soy parte de ti’ school kit and backpack program. Critics argue that despite legal frameworks intended to protect Afro-Ecuador

Flooding and school disruptions in Ecuador and Mexico

2 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Ecuador shifts to virtual learning amid heavy rainfall and flooding

Severe weather, including intense rainfall linked to El Niño and cold fronts, has caused widespread flooding and disruption in Ecuador and Mexico. In Ecuador, heavy rains led to significant flooding in Guayaquil and 57 o

Ecuadorian government university infrastructure initiatives

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Ecuador invests USD 2 million in Manabí university infrastructure

The Ecuadorian government, led by President Daniel Noboa, has initiated several infrastructure projects aimed at supporting public higher education. In Cuenca, the administration introduced the “Casa U” National Univer