Noboa govt: infrastructure, security, reforms, trade

Timeline

1. 2 days ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Ecuador President Daniel Noboa signals possible re‑election bid

   President Daniel Noboa told Radio Sucre he may seek re‑election in Ecuador, but will decide based on progress of reforms that could take 8‑10 years.

2. 3 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Ecuador establishes interinstitutional cabinets under Decree 449

   Ecuador's government, via Decree 449, set up interinstitutional cabinets covering six policy axes to boost coordination and efficiency without adding staff.

3. 4 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Ecuador President Daniel Noboa announces infrastructure projects at Guayaquil 491st anniversary

   President Daniel Noboa marked Guayaquil’s 491st anniversary, pledging new bridge work, a Monte Sinaí park, and urging a government that respects the city’s independent spirit.

4. 5 days ago

   [POLITICS] 18 sources

   Ecuador President Daniel Noboa expands security ties, promotes military ranks and confronts political controversy

   President Daniel Noboa launches a new security plan, promotes senior military officers, signs trilateral security and energy deals with Colombia and the U.S., and battles political controversy over Correísmo, a

5. 7 days ago

   [POLITICS] 12 sources

   Ecuador President Daniel Noboa pushes road upgrades, security reforms and border alliance

   President Daniel Noboa advances road upgrades in Pilahuín, El Oro and Chimborazo, unveils a new security plan with military courts, forms a border alliance with Colombia, and announces major public‑investment,

6. 10 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Ecuador President Daniel Noboa Unveils National Security Plan with US Support

   Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa launched a 2025‑2029 National Security Plan, attended by U.S. South Command chief Francis L. Donovan, focusing on cyber‑security, youth crime prevention and regional drug‑traff

7. 11 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Ecuador President Daniel Noboa pushes electric substation upgrade and faces parliamentary review of his national report

   Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa inspected a near‑complete $3.5 M electric substation serving 250 k people, while the Assembly prepares to debate his annual national report, which drew both approval and a minor

8. 11 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Ecuador President Daniel Noboa creates six interinstitutional cabinets

   On 16 July 2026 Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa issued Decree 449 creating six interinstitutional cabinets—social, security, economic productivo, infrastructure & energy, public banking, and revenue—to improve

9. 12 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Ecuador lawmakers push reforms to broaden financial inclusion and interest‑rate rules

   Ecuador's parliament is debating reforms to the monetary code to create an inclusive interest‑rate regime, aiming to shift the majority of borrowers from informal lenders to formal credit institutions.

10. 13 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Ecuador President Daniel Noboa launches power substation upgrade and farm aid in Chimborazo

    President Daniel Noboa inspected the Balsayán substation upgrade and announced farm machinery and irrigation projects in Chimborazo, targeting electricity reliability for 250,000 people and agricultural growth.

11. 14 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Ecuador faces deepening economic and social crisis

    Ecuador is slipping into a persistent crisis of unemployment, debt, poor public services and selective justice, urging citizens to demand independent institutions and competent leadership.

12. 15 days ago

    [POLITICS] 11 sources

    Ecuador President Noboa Makes National Security Plan 2025‑2029 State Policy

    Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa signed a decree making the 2025‑2029 National Security Plan a state policy, outlining a coordinated, militarised response to organized crime and internal conflict.

13. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Ecuador President Daniel Noboa Remains in Top‑10 Latin American Approval Rankings

    Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa stays in the Latin American top‑10 approval list at 41 % positive, while opposition groups plan a Quito protest demanding the CNE rule on revocation petitions against him and VP

14. 19 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Ecuador President Daniel Noboa Meets Japanese Business Federation to Discuss Investment

    Ecuador’s President Noboa met Japanese business leaders to pitch investment projects—including automotive assembly, energy and export expansion—while pledging new social programmes.

15. 21 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Ecuador President Daniel Noboa faces new revocation petition and protests

    Ecuador’s president faces a new revocation petition over an IMF deal, prompting protests and a government legal challenge to the CNE.

16. 21 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Ecuador and Dominican Republic see mass protests over political and infrastructure demands

    Ecuador protests aim to force a revocation decision on President Noboa, while Dominican Republic strike demands infrastructure improvements and a hospital, each giving authorities deadlines for action.

17. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Ecuadorian Torch March Calls for President Daniel Noboa's Revocation

    In Quito, a torch-lit march organized by Revoca EC demanded the Electoral Council release signature forms to trigger the revocation of President Daniel Noboa and Vice‑President María José Pinto.

18. 27 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Ecuador's Production Ministry launches Cuenca trade fairs and new tuna sector executive board

    Ecuador's Production Ministry will host producer fairs in Cuenca and has formed a new executive tuna sector board in Manta to boost exports and investment.

19. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources

    Ecuador President Daniel Noboa launches major road, dam, housing and energy projects

    Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa unveiled road widening, a new dam, flood‑relief housing for 100 families, a transmission line and other infrastructure investments, noting job creation and regional benefits.

20. 28 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Ecuador's Assembly Creates New Borbón Canton in Esmeraldas

    Ecuador's Assembly unanimously approved the creation of Borbón as the 8th canton of Esmeraldas, defining its 12 parishes and setting a 45‑day deadline for the CNE to update voter rolls and start the transition.

21. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 13 sources

    Mercosur summit in Paraguay draws Milei, Brazil tensions and regional leaders

    Milei joins the Mercosur summit in Paraguay amid Brazil trade disputes, Venezuela‑reinstatement talks, and regional leaders including Bolivia’s Paz and Ecuador’s Noboa.

22. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Ecuador President Noboa's Administration Rejects Revocation Petition

    Ecuador's Presidency sent a 43‑page rebuttal to the CNE, saying the revocation petition against President Noboa lacks legal basis and clear evidence of violations.

23. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Esteban Torres Leads Ecuador's National Assembly During Mishel Mancheno's Maternity Leave

    Esteban Torres will serve as interim president of Ecuador's National Assembly while Mishel Mancheno is on maternity leave, preserving legislative continuity.

24. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Ecuador President Daniel Noboa declares holiday and boosts women's entrepreneurship program

    President Daniel Noboa declared a national holiday after Ecuador’s World Cup qualification and, while in New York, awarded scholarships from the Contigo Mujer women’s entrepreneurship program.

25. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Equatorial Guinea and Ecuador announce new cabinet and provincial officials

    Equatorial Guinea and Ecuador each named new senior officials, with a full cabinet reshuffle in Guinea and multiple provincial appointments in Ecuador’s Loja province.

26. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Ecuador deepens militarization and grants immunity to foreigners amid U.S. security pact

    Ecuador signed a security pact with the U.S., expanded militarized policing and granted legal immunity to domestic and foreign security personnel amid a new state of exception.

27. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Ecuador protestors press for revocation of President Daniel Noboa

    Ecuador protestors demand the CNE issue recall forms to remove President Daniel Noboa, citing broken promises and rising hardship; they seek two million signatures amid police‑tear‑gas dispersal.

28. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Chile and Ecuador push financial reforms as liquidity trends shift

    Chile aims to grow its financial services to 5% of GDP, creating jobs and boosting output, while Ecuador faces a tightening liquidity cycle with shrinking trade surpluses and rising private debt outflows.

29. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Ecuador and United States sign Frontera Segura security pact

    Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa met US envoy Kristi Noem and the two countries signed the Frontera Segura pact to boost cooperation against organized crime, drug trafficking and illegal migration.

30. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Ecuador social groups request revocation of President Daniel Noboa

    Ecuadorian unions and indigenous groups filed a second request with the CNE for revocation forms to oust President Daniel Noboa, citing broken promises on jobs, security, fuel subsidies and VAT hikes.

31. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Ecuador President Daniel Noboa Denounces Sucre Treaty, Plans US Visit

    Ecuador President Daniel Noboa signed Decree 430 denouncing the Sucre payment treaty and, via Decree 429, scheduled a state‑funded US visit (24‑27 June 2026) to boost investment and security ties.

32. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Ecuadorian journalist Hernán Higuera targeted after Progen corruption investigation

    Ecuador's SIP denounced state‑led harassment of journalist Hernán Higuera after his Progen corruption reports, citing pressure on his family and use of regulators to intimidate press freedom.

33. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources

    Ecuador launches 'Frontera Segura' border security project with U.S. support

    Ecuador and the U.S. signed an agreement to launch the 'Frontera Segura' project, modernising border management and boosting security cooperation.

34. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Ecuador Minister Nataly Morillo files espionage probe against former President Rafael Correa

    Ecuador's Minister of Government Nataly Morillo filed a criminal complaint alleging former President Rafael Correa led a political espionage network using municipal surveillance cameras in Guayaquil.

35. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Ecuadorian officials' asset declarations reveal large wealth increases

    Ecuadorian officials in Carchi and Cotopaxi saw declared wealth jump 2023‑2025, with some mayor assets up 190 % and prefect Tibán’s up 58 %, prompting scrutiny.

36. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Ecuador President Daniel Noboa heads to US for private‑funded security and investment talks

    President Daniel Noboa will travel June 25‑26 2026 to New York for privately funded meetings on security, migration and investment, including a session with Kristi Noem on the Shield of the Americas.

37. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Ecuadorian journalist Hernán Higuera halts Progen probe after family harassment

    Ecuadorian journalist Hernán Higuera stops his Progen investigation after his wife’s job loss and son’s internship cancellation, calling for the incidents not to be politicized and warning of growing pressure‑t

38. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Ecuador government accused of retaliating against journalist over Progen contracts

    Ecuador’s government is accused of targeting journalist Hernán Higuera and his family after he exposed Progen generator contracts, sparking a CNA warning on press‑freedom persecution.

39. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Ecuador authorizes foreign troops with legal immunity amid security crackdown

    Ecuador’s President Noboa signed a decree allowing U.S. and EU troops to operate with immunity to fight organized crime, while the defense minister highlighted non‑troop security aid from the UAE and Italy.

40. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Ecuador President Daniel Noboa Merges Ministries, Forms Labor and Human Development Ministry

    Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa signed a decree merging two ministries into a new Ministry of Labor and Human Development, part of a cabinet reduction from 14 to 10 ministries.

41. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Ecuador President Daniel Noboa consolidates ministries, creates Economic Development Ministry

    Ecuador President Daniel Noboa cut ministries from 14 to 10, creating a new Economic Development Ministry that merges finance, agriculture and trade, aiming to boost growth while critics say it narrows state ​

42. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Ecuador deploys 13,000 troops to Guayas and other provinces amid state of exception

    Ecuador's president ordered a state of exception and deployed 13,000 troops, including elite Iwias commandos, to Guayas and three other provinces to combat organized crime.

43. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 20 sources

    Ecuador President Daniel Noboa declares internal armed conflict and sanctions foreign troop deployment

    Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa declared an internal armed conflict on 18 June 2026, granting amnesties and allowing foreign troops to operate with immunity after a fatal airport shooting, and imposed a 60‑day

44. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Ecuador's Noboa Declares 60-Day State of Exception Across Ten Provinces

    Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa imposed a 60‑day state of exception in ten provinces, authorising security forces to conduct raids without court orders amid a record homicide surge.

45. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 16 sources

    Ecuador President Daniel Noboa Declares New State of Exception in 10 Provinces

    President Daniel Noboa declared a 60‑day state of exception on 16 June 2026 in ten Ecuadorian provinces and three cantons, suspending home‑search protections to combat a surge in organized‑crime violence.

46. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Ecuador President Daniel Noboa meets US defense officials at the Pentagon

    Ecuador President Daniel Noboa met US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and adviser Stephen Miller at the Pentagon to discuss security cooperation, while his attendance at a World Cup match in Philadelphia drew on

47. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    New electoral leadership in Ecuador and rising popularity of Dominican politician David Collado

    Ecuador's CNE appoints José Cabrera to lead upcoming local elections, while Dominican politician David Collado enjoys a 60.8 % favorability rating and high‑profile project inaugurations.

48. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Ecuador suspends beer tax during World Cup, prices set to fall over 20%

    Ecuador will suspend its beer tax for the World Cup from 12 June to 19 July 2026, cutting prices by over 20% and costing the state about $25 million in lost revenue.

49. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 10 sources

    Ecuador President Daniel Noboa cuts beer tax, lowering prices by over 20% during 2026 World Cup

    Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa temporarily eliminated the ICE tax on beer for the 2026 World Cup, cutting prices by over 20% until July 19, 2026, boosting sales and supporting the economy.

50. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Ecuador's Assembly elects Esteban Torres as first vice president

    Ecuador's National Assembly elected Esteban Torres as first vice president on June 10, 2026, with 84 votes; he will act as president during Mishel Mancheno's maternity leave.

51. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Ecuador President Announces Beer Tax Cut as German Breweries Eye World Cup Demand

    Ecuador’s president Daniel Noboa announced a World Cup‑time tax break on beer and wine, expecting a 20% price drop, while German brewers in NRW debate the tournament’s effect on demand.

52. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Ecuador President Daniel Noboa Accused in Murder Probe; Los Lobos Member Sentenced for Drug Trafficking

    President Daniel Noboa is accused of ordering the murder of Fernando Villavicencio, while a Los Lobos member receives a 19‑year drug‑trafficking sentence in Quito.

53. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Ecuador President Daniel Noboa Reduces Cabinet to Ten Ministries

    Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa consolidates the cabinet into ten ministries, forming three megaministries and appointing new heads amid ongoing economic and social challenges.

54. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Ecuador President Noboa accuses Rafael Correa of launching defamation campaign

    Ecuador’s President Noboa accuses ex‑president Correa of a defamation campaign, while former President Lasso says Correa’s group is fabricating false narratives around the Porsche case and Villavicencio’s death

55. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Mishel Mancheno becomes President of Ecuador's National Assembly after Niels Olsen resignation

    Mishel Mancheno was sworn in as President of Ecuador's National Assembly on 8 June 2026 after Niels Olsen resigned to seek the Guayas prefecture, with a new first‑vice‑president to be chosen on 10 June.

56. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Ecuador President Noboa criticised for silence on Progen procurement scandal

    Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa remains silent as new evidence links officials to the Progen deal that allegedly involved fake Caterpillar engines, sparking calls for investigation.

57. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Ecuador's New Economic Ministry Triggers Rural Sector Alarm

    Ecuador merged its agriculture ministry into a new Economic and Productive Development ministry, prompting farmers to fear reduced support and representation.

58. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Chile and Ecuador push major ministerial consolidations

    Chile and Ecuador both announced plans to slash and merge ministries, aiming to cut costs and improve state efficiency.

59. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Ecuador President Daniel Noboa’s crackdown fuels political repression and criminal fragmentation

    President Daniel Noboa’s crackdown in Ecuador includes freezing activist funds, sidelining opposition parties, and a surge in fragmented criminal gangs, heightening national instability.

60. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources

    Ecuador President Daniel Noboa Launches Tax Digitization and Cuts Ministries

    Ecuador’s Daniel Noboa rolled out a tax‑digitization decree, cut the cabinet to 10 ministries, will attend the OAS summit in Panama, and rejected election alliances for 2026.

61. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Ecuador President Daniel Noboa Presents First-Year Report, Highlights Growth but Omits Crime Strategy

    Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa presented his first-year report, touting infrastructure, health purchases and investment gains while offering little on the rising extortion crisis affecting small businesses.

62. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Ecuador President Daniel Noboa vows to extradite criminals and touts US-backed crime crackdown

    Ecuador President Daniel Noboa, in a State of the Union address, highlighted US‑backed efforts that saw a dozen crime bosses extradited, almost 300 tonnes of drugs seized, and poverty rates fall, while critics 

63. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Ecuador President Daniel Noboa Announces Record Poverty Drop and Expanded Security Gains

    Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa reports poverty at a historic 21.4 %, GDP set to grow 3.7 % in 2025, and security ops dismantling 551 criminal groups, lifting reserves to $11.2 bn.

64. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Ecuador President Daniel Noboa Highlights Crime Crackdown and Poverty Reduction in State of the Nation

    President Daniel Noboa’s 2026 state address in Quito stressed anti‑crime measures, ended illegal‑mining subsidies, cut poverty to 21.4 %, boosted foreign investment and highlighted infrastructure projects.

65. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa reforms free zones for tech and names Roberto Luque COE chief

    Ecuador's Daniel Noboa reorients free zones toward tech sectors and appoints Roberto Luque as head of the National Electoral Council.