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EN: This is a curated bilingual summary of key political, economic, local, cultural and official alert news about Ecuador from roughly the last 24\u201372 hours, with extra emphasis on the fallout from Sunday\u2019s referendum<\/strong> and the 2026 budget situation<\/strong>, and without routine crime, murder or accident stories<\/em>. 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ES: Este es un resumen biling\u00fce de las principales noticias pol\u00edticas, econ\u00f3micas, locales, culturales y de alertas oficiales del Ecuador de las \u00faltimas 24\u201372 horas, con \u00e9nfasis especial en las consecuencias del refer\u00e9ndum del domingo<\/strong> y la situaci\u00f3n del Presupuesto 2026<\/strong>, y sin noticias rutinarias de crimen, homicidios o accidentes<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n1. National \/ International<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
EN: Voters reject all of Noboa\u2019s constitutional reforms
EN: Ecuadorians rejected all four constitutional reform proposals pushed by President Daniel Noboa, including a constituent process, foreign military bases, cutting party funding and reducing the number of legislators, in what observers call his first major electoral defeat. (Primicias<\/a>)
ES: Los votantes rechazan todas las reformas constitucionales de Noboa
ES: Los ecuatorianos rechazaron las cuatro reformas constitucionales impulsadas por el presidente Daniel Noboa, entre ellas un proceso constituyente, las bases militares extranjeras, el recorte al financiamiento de partidos y la reducci\u00f3n de asamble\u00edstas, en lo que analistas describen como su primer gran rev\u00e9s electoral. (Primicias<\/a>)
Source: Primicias, El Pa\u00eds, Bloomberg, Yahoo News \/ agencias internacionales<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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EN: Analysts: the \u201cNo\u201d was fatigue and frustration, not total break with Noboa
EN: Political analysts argue that the referendum result was a \u201cNo\u201d driven by social fatigue, economic worries and discomfort with power concentration, but not yet a complete rupture with Noboa, who still retains significant support in some sectors. (El Universo<\/a>)
ES: Analistas: el \u201cNo\u201d fue de cansancio y malestar, no de ruptura total con Noboa
ES: Analistas pol\u00edticos sostienen que el resultado de la consulta fue un \u201cNo\u201d motivado por el cansancio social, las preocupaciones econ\u00f3micas y el rechazo a la concentraci\u00f3n de poder, pero no una ruptura total con Noboa, quien mantiene respaldo en ciertos segmentos. (El Universo<\/a>)
Source: El Universo, Achiras, El Comercio<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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EN: Noboa acknowledges defeat and promises to \u201crespect the popular will\u201d
EN: After early results showed a clear trend, President Noboa acknowledged the \u201cNo\u201d victory, saying his government will respect the people\u2019s will and continue working on security and economic issues, though his team cancelled a planned press conference at party headquarters. (El Comercio<\/a>)
ES: Noboa reconoce la derrota y promete \u201crespetar la voluntad del pueblo\u201d
ES: Tras conocerse la tendencia irreversible, el presidente Noboa reconoci\u00f3 el triunfo del \u201cNo\u201d, afirm\u00f3 que su gobierno respetar\u00e1 la voluntad popular y seguir\u00e1 trabajando en seguridad y econom\u00eda, aunque su equipo cancel\u00f3 una rueda de prensa prevista en la sede de ADN. (El Comercio<\/a>)
Source: El Comercio, Primicias, El Universo<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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EN: Electoral map shows widespread rejection, but not uniform
EN: With almost all ballots counted, reports indicate that in only about 20 of 222 cantons did the \u201cYes\u201d win on all questions, highlighting how the \u201cNo\u201d predominated nationally but with pockets of support that suggest a complex political map for future negotiations. (El Universo<\/a>)
ES: Mapa electoral: rechazo amplio pero no homog\u00e9neo
ES: Con casi el 100 % de actas escrutadas, se reporta que solo en unos 20 de 222 cantones gan\u00f3 el \u201cS\u00ed\u201d en todas las preguntas, lo que evidencia el predominio del \u201cNo\u201d a nivel nacional, pero tambi\u00e9n bolsillos de apoyo que dibujan un mapa pol\u00edtico complejo para las pr\u00f3ximas negociaciones. (El Universo<\/a>)
Source: El Universo, Extra, El Universo (especial consulta)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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EN: No new Constitution, no foreign bases: what doesn\u2019t change (for now)
EN: The defeat of the referendum means the 2008 Constitution remains intact, the ban on foreign military bases still applies and the size of the Assembly does not shrink, so institutional rules stay largely the same even as the political message to the government is one of restraint. (El Pa\u00eds<\/a>)
ES: Sin nueva Constituci\u00f3n ni bases extranjeras: lo que no cambia (por ahora)
ES: El fracaso del refer\u00e9ndum implica que se mantiene la Constituci\u00f3n de 2008, la prohibici\u00f3n de bases militares extranjeras sigue vigente y no se reduce el n\u00famero de asamble\u00edstas, por lo que las reglas institucionales permanecen casi iguales, aunque el mensaje pol\u00edtico al Gobierno es de contenci\u00f3n. (El Pa\u00eds<\/a>)
Source: El Pa\u00eds, El Universo, Al Jazeera \/ agencias<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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EN: First fallout: parties and Assembly urged to \u201cread the message\u201d
EN: Commentaries stress that the result is not only a setback for the Executive but also a warning to parties and the Assembly to reform themselves, since many voters favored cutting the number of legislators even though they ultimately rejected the specific constitutional package. (El Universo<\/a>)
ES: Primeras consecuencias: piden a partidos y Asamblea \u201cleer el mensaje\u201d
ES: Diversos an\u00e1lisis subrayan que el resultado no solo es un rev\u00e9s para el Ejecutivo, sino tambi\u00e9n una advertencia para los partidos y la Asamblea, pues muchos electores apoyan reducir el n\u00famero de asamble\u00edstas aunque hayan rechazado el paquete de reformas propuesto. (El Universo<\/a>)
Source: El Universo, El Comercio, an\u00e1lisis de opini\u00f3n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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EN: 2026 proforma budget enters debate amid post-referendum tension
EN: The Assembly\u2019s Economic Regime Commission has opened debate on the 2026 proforma budget of about USD 46.26 billion; lawmakers have ten days to issue a report, and discussions now unfold in a climate shaped by the referendum\u2019s rejection of Noboa\u2019s reform agenda. (El Universo<\/a>)
ES: Proforma presupuestaria 2026 entra al debate en medio de la tensi\u00f3n post-refer\u00e9ndum
ES: La Comisi\u00f3n de R\u00e9gimen Econ\u00f3mico de la Asamblea inici\u00f3 el an\u00e1lisis de la proforma del Presupuesto General del Estado 2026, de alrededor de USD 46.256 millones; los legisladores tienen diez d\u00edas para presentar un informe y el debate se da ahora bajo la sombra del rechazo ciudadano a la agenda de reformas de Noboa. (El Universo<\/a>)
Source: El Universo, Expreso, Asamblea Nacional<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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EN: Big fiscal hole: deficit of USD 5.4 billion and heavy borrowing needs
EN: According to Finance Ministry projections, the 2026 budget foresees a fiscal deficit of USD 5.414 billion (3.9% of GDP) and total financing needs above USD 16 billion, forcing Ecuador to rely heavily on new debt, rollovers and external support. (El Comercio<\/a>)
ES: Gran hueco fiscal: d\u00e9ficit de USD 5.414 millones y fuerte dependencia de deuda
ES: De acuerdo con las proyecciones del Ministerio de Finanzas, el Presupuesto 2026 contempla un d\u00e9ficit fiscal de USD 5.414 millones (3,9 % del PIB) y necesidades de financiamiento superiores a USD 16.000 millones, lo que obliga al pa\u00eds a depender fuertemente de nueva deuda, refinanciamientos y apoyo externo. (El Comercio<\/a>)
Source: El Comercio, La Hora, Primicias, Ministerio de Finanzas<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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EN: More money to pay interest than for security in 2026 budget
EN: Analyses of the 2026 proforma warn that interest payments on public debt will grow by about 11% and consolidate as the third-largest spending item, taking up around 13% of the budget and surpassing allocations for key areas such as security. (Lexis S.A.<\/a>)
ES: En 2026 se destinar\u00e1 m\u00e1s al pago de intereses que a seguridad
ES: Estudios de la proforma 2026 advierten que el pago de intereses de la deuda p\u00fablica aumentar\u00e1 alrededor de 11 % y se consolidar\u00e1 como el tercer rubro m\u00e1s grande del gasto, representando cerca del 13 % del presupuesto y superando partidas destinadas a sectores clave como la seguridad. (Lexis S.A.<\/a>)
Source: Lexis, Primicias<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n2. Local \u2013 Manab\u00ed & Loja<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
EN: [Manta, Manab\u00ed] Comptroller audits city finances over taxes and stalled works
EN: Ecuador\u2019s Comptroller General has opened a special audit of Manta\u2019s municipal management to clarify the use of \u201cgreen tax\u201d revenues, pending payments to staff and suppliers, and accusations that USD 13 million went to events instead of urgent public works. (El Diario<\/a>)
ES: [Manta, Manab\u00ed] Contralor\u00eda audita finanzas municipales por impuestos y obras paralizadas
ES: La Contralor\u00eda General del Estado inici\u00f3 un examen especial a la gesti\u00f3n municipal de Manta para esclarecer el uso de la \u201ctasa verde\u201d, los pagos pendientes a trabajadores y proveedores, y denuncias sobre la priorizaci\u00f3n de USD 13 millones en eventos por encima de obras urgentes. (El Diario<\/a>)
Source: El Diario \u2013 Manab\u00ed<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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EN: [Manta, Manab\u00ed] Salary arrears illustrate local impact of national budget stress
EN: Earlier this month, local reports indicated that Manta\u2019s municipality needs about USD 7.8 million to catch up on salary payments through October, affecting around a thousand workers and reflecting the broader strain from delayed transfers and tight public finances. (El Diario<\/a>)
ES: [Manta, Manab\u00ed] Atrasos salariales muestran el impacto local de la estrechez fiscal
ES: A inicios de noviembre se inform\u00f3 que el Municipio de Manta requiere cerca de USD 7,8 millones para ponerse al d\u00eda con sueldos hasta octubre, afectando a unos mil trabajadores y reflejando la presi\u00f3n que generan las transferencias atrasadas y la estrechez fiscal nacional. (El Diario<\/a>)
Source: El Diario \u2013 Manab\u00ed<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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EN: [Portoviejo, Manab\u00ed] New mega-mall and water project signal mixed local economy
EN: Portoviejo\u2019s mayor has announced that construction of what is billed as the province\u2019s largest shopping mall will start on December 15, alongside major public works like the \u201cMegaHidro\u201d water project worth over USD 50 million to benefit more than 60,000 residents. (Facebook<\/a>)
ES: [Portoviejo, Manab\u00ed] Nuevo mega-mall y proyecto de agua reflejan una econom\u00eda local mixta
ES: El alcalde de Portoviejo anunci\u00f3 que la construcci\u00f3n del que ser\u00eda el centro comercial m\u00e1s grande de Manab\u00ed comenzar\u00e1 el 15 de diciembre, en paralelo a obras p\u00fablicas como el proyecto de agua \u201cMegaHidro\u201d, con una inversi\u00f3n de m\u00e1s de USD 50 millones que beneficiar\u00e1 a m\u00e1s de 60.000 habitantes. (Facebook<\/a>)
Source: Alcald\u00eda de Portoviejo, El Mercurio Manta<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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EN: [Loja, Loja] Local mayors demand timely transfers from central government
EN: Mayors in Loja province have repeatedly called on the central government to comply with economic transfers, warning that delays hurt small municipal budgets, stall works and increase unemployment\u2014concerns that gain weight as the 2026 budget shows a larger national deficit. (LA HORA<\/a>)
ES: [Loja, Loja] Alcaldes exigen al Gobierno que cumpla con transferencias econ\u00f3micas
ES: Los alcaldes de la provincia de Loja han exigido en varias ocasiones que el Gobierno central cumpla con las transferencias econ\u00f3micas, advirtiendo que los retrasos golpean los presupuestos municipales, paralizan obras y agravan el desempleo, inquietudes que cobran fuerza ante un Presupuesto 2026 con mayor d\u00e9ficit nacional. (LA HORA<\/a>)
Source: La Hora \u2013 Loja, an\u00e1lisis econ\u00f3micos<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n3. Arts & Culture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
EN: FIAVL 2025 turns Loja into a live-arts capital
EN: Loja is hosting the tenth Festival Internacional de Artes Vivas from November 13 to 23, with 11 days of theater, dance, music and street performances that transform the historic center into a giant open-air stage and attract visitors from across Ecuador and abroad. (Primicias<\/a>)
ES: FIAVL 2025 convierte a Loja en capital de las artes vivas
ES: Loja acoge la d\u00e9cima edici\u00f3n del Festival Internacional de Artes Vivas del 13 al 23 de noviembre, con 11 d\u00edas de teatro, danza, m\u00fasica y arte urbano que convierten el centro hist\u00f3rico en un gran escenario al aire libre y atraen visitantes de todo el pa\u00eds y del exterior. (Primicias<\/a>)
Source: Primicias, Cr\u00f3nica, Festival Internacional de Artes Vivas Loja<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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EN: Businesses in Loja hope FIAVL will boost sales and offset a slow year
EN: Local media report that shop owners and hoteliers in Loja expect the festival to revive commerce after a difficult year, though some recall limited impact in previous editions and call for better coordination so that cultural tourism translates into local income. (DIARIO CR\u00d3NICA<\/a>)
ES: Comercios de Loja esperan que el FIAVL impulse las ventas y compense un a\u00f1o lento
ES: Medios locales se\u00f1alan que comerciantes y hoteleros lojanos esperan que el festival reactive el comercio tras un a\u00f1o complicado, aunque algunos recuerdan impactos limitados en ediciones anteriores y piden mayor articulaci\u00f3n para que el turismo cultural se traduzca en ingresos locales. (DIARIO CR\u00d3NICA<\/a>)
Source: Cr\u00f3nica \u2013 Loja, La Hora \u2013 Loja<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n4. Alerts & Warnings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
EN: INAMHI: clouds, storms and variable weather this Tuesday, November 18
EN: INAMHI\u2019s forecast for today, Tuesday 18 November, calls for mostly cloudy skies and scattered showers or thunderstorms in several regions, especially in parts of the Sierra and Amazon, with changing conditions through the day. (El Universo<\/a>)
ES: INAMHI: cielos nublados, tormentas y clima variable este martes 18 de noviembre
ES: El pron\u00f3stico del INAMHI para hoy, martes 18 de noviembre, prev\u00e9 cielos mayormente nublados y lluvias o tormentas aisladas en varias zonas, en particular en sectores de la Sierra y la Amazon\u00eda, con condiciones cambiantes durante la jornada. (El Universo<\/a>)
Source: INAMHI, El Universo, medios regionales<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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EN: Inocar warns of southwest swell along Ecuador\u2019s coast on 18\u201319 November
EN: The Oceanographic Institute of the Navy (Inocar) reports the arrival of a southwest swell affecting continental and insular coasts on 18 and 19 November, with the National Risk Service publishing beach-by-beach threat levels to guide flag colors and safety measures. (X (formerly Twitter)<\/a>)
ES: Inocar advierte oleaje del suroeste en la costa ecuatoriana los d\u00edas 18 y 19 de noviembre
ES: El Instituto Oceanogr\u00e1fico de la Armada (Inocar) informa sobre el arribo de un oleaje predominante del suroeste que afectar\u00e1 las costas continental e insular los d\u00edas 18 y 19 de noviembre, y la Secretar\u00eda de Gesti\u00f3n de Riesgos difunde los niveles de amenaza por playas para orientar el uso de banderas y medidas de seguridad. (X (formerly Twitter)<\/a>)
Source: Inocar, Secretar\u00eda Nacional de Gesti\u00f3n de Riesgos<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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EN: Volcanic monitoring: Reventador still active but with lower internal activity
EN: IG-EPN\u2019s recent special report notes that El Reventador volcano continues with high superficial activity but that internal activity has decreased compared with mid-October, while daily reports maintain an orange-level alert and continuous monitoring; cameras also track persistent emissions at Sangay without new high-level warnings. (igepn.edu.ec<\/a>)
ES: Monitoreo volc\u00e1nico: Reventador sigue activo pero con menor actividad interna
ES: Un informe especial reciente del IG-EPN se\u00f1ala que el volc\u00e1n El Reventador mantiene actividad superficial alta, aunque su actividad interna ha disminuido respecto a mediados de octubre; los reportes diarios mantienen la alerta en nivel naranja y el monitoreo continuo, mientras que las c\u00e1maras tambi\u00e9n registran emisiones persistentes en Sangay sin nuevas alertas de alto nivel. (igepn.edu.ec<\/a>)
Source: Instituto Geof\u00edsico \u2013 EPN<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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