Coca Codo Sinclair (CCS)April 2026
The Coca Codo Sinclair (CCS) hydroelectric plant, built by the Chinese firm Sinohydro, is Ecuador’s largest infrastructure project and arguably […]
Economy & Business, Explainer, Infrastructure & Energy
Explainer
Economy & Business, Explainer, Living in Ecuador (practical explainers)
Explainer: Why Ecuadorian Co-ops are Restricting Foreign ATMs
The recent difficulty in using foreign bank cards (US, European, etc.) at Cooperative ATMs (like JEP, Pilahuin TÃo, or Alianza
Explainer, Geography, Living in Ecuador (practical explainers)
“El Niño Costero”: An Explainer
Understanding “El Niño Costero”: An Explainer While the world often speaks of the “Global El Niño,” Ecuador and Peru frequently
Economy & Business, Explainer, Politics & Law
US and Ecuador Trade agreement
As of February 19, 2026, the United States and Ecuador have substantially concluded negotiations for the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade
Explainer, Politics & Law
Guayaquil Fires February 16
It’s a intense situation in Guayaquil right now. To help you get a clear picture of what’s happening, here is
Explainer, History & Culture, Local / ManabÃ
Why was Portoviejo Founded?
Portoviejo holds a prestigious spot in history as one of the oldest Spanish-founded cities in present-day Ecuador. Founded on March
