{"id":3964,"date":"2026-07-18T07:55:28","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T12:55:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glennspecht.com\/wp\/?p=3964"},"modified":"2026-07-18T07:55:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T12:55:30","slug":"ecuador-bilingual-news-brief-saturday-july-18-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glennspecht.com\/wp\/ecuador-bilingual-news-brief-saturday-july-18-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Ecuador Bilingual News Brief \u2013 Saturday, July 18, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n<h1><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\n\n<p><strong>EN:<\/strong> The five most consequential developments are the <strong>nine-month provisional suspension of Movimiento Amigo<\/strong>, Revoluci\u00f3n Ciudadana\u2019s decision to continue registering candidates, the Assembly\u2019s approval of a customs-modernization bill with <strong>87 votes<\/strong>, the scheduling of Guayaquil Mayor <strong>Aquiles \u00c1lvarez\u2019s July 27 trial<\/strong>, and INAMHI\u2019s warning of heat, very high ultraviolet radiation and wildfire conditions in <strong>12 provinces<\/strong>. Other selected stories concern adoption reform, rural health placements, interest-rate rules, disaster preparedness, medicine procurement and the National Museum.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>ES:<\/strong> Los cinco acontecimientos de mayor alcance son la <strong>suspensi\u00f3n provisional por nueve meses del movimiento Amigo<\/strong>, la decisi\u00f3n de Revoluci\u00f3n Ciudadana de continuar con la inscripci\u00f3n de candidatos, la aprobaci\u00f3n de una reforma para modernizar las aduanas con <strong>87 votos<\/strong>, la programaci\u00f3n del juicio del alcalde de Guayaquil <strong>Aquiles \u00c1lvarez para el 27 de julio<\/strong> y la advertencia del INAMHI por calor, radiaci\u00f3n ultravioleta muy alta y condiciones favorables para incendios en <strong>12 provincias<\/strong>. Otras noticias seleccionadas se relacionan con adopciones, plazas de salud rural, tasas de inter\u00e9s, preparaci\u00f3n ante desastres, compra de medicinas y el Museo Nacional.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Contents \/ Contenido<\/h2>\n<div id=\"top\"><\/div>\n\n<h3>\u2696\ufe0f Gobernanza \u2013 Politics, Law, Public Policy<\/h3>\n<ul>\n  <li><a href=\"#N1\">TCE provisionally suspends Movimiento Amigo for nine months<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#N2\">Revoluci\u00f3n Ciudadana says its candidates will still be registered<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#N3\">Quito and Guayaquil concentrate a large share of Ecuador\u2019s electorate<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#N6\">COOTAD reform establishes tighter obligations for local public works<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#N7\">Adoption reform seeks to reduce waiting periods for children and families<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#N15\">Voters will elect seven CPCCS councillors on November 29<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#N20\">Noboa promotes Ecuador as an investment partner in the United Arab Emirates<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>\ud83d\udcc9 Econom\u00eda \u2013 Finance, Trade, Employment<\/h3>\n<ul>\n  <li><a href=\"#N5\">Assembly approves customs-modernization reform with 87 votes<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#N14\">Monetary Code reform proposes three changes to interest rules<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#N19\">Carchi transport sector objects to measures affecting Colombia\u2013Ecuador freight<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#N25\">Report says IESS could have avoided compensation awarded to Rosa Argudo<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Seguridad \u2013 National Security, Justice, Institutional Policy<\/h3>\n<ul>\n  <li><a href=\"#N4\">Aquiles \u00c1lvarez will face a second trial on July 27<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#N8\">Extortion and armed violence place educational communities under pressure<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#N11\">ANT warns of fraudulent emails demanding payment for supposed fines<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#N22\">Police capture suspect after San Lorenzo attack leaves two dead and three injured<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>\ud83c\udfe5 Salud y Servicios P\u00fablicos \u2013 Health and Public Services<\/h3>\n<ul>\n  <li><a href=\"#N12\">Health Ministry opens applications for the 2026\u20132027 Rural Health Service year<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#C2\">Combined lifestyle intervention may help slow cognitive decline<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#N24\">Purchase of medicines from India remains incomplete nearly two months after announcement<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>\ud83c\udfd7\ufe0f Infraestructura y Transporte \u2013 Infrastructure and Transportation<\/h3>\n<ul>\n  <li><a href=\"#N9\">CELEC schedules maintenance work at Coca Codo Sinclair<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#N18\">American Airlines evaluates additional Quito\u2013United States connections<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#N21\">Three people die and at least seven are injured in Quito collision<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>\u26c8\ufe0f Alertas \u2013 Seismic, Weather, Volcanic, Maritime, and Official Warnings<\/h3>\n<ul>\n  <li><a href=\"#N10\">INAMHI warns of heat and wildfire conditions in 12 provinces<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#A1\">Southern Ecuador forecast includes heat, very high UV radiation and localized rain<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#A2\">INOCAR evaluates whether a Mexican earthquake poses a tsunami threat to Ecuador<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>\ud83c\udf3f Ambiente, Energ\u00eda y Tecnolog\u00eda \u2013 Environment, Energy, Science, Digital, and Technology<\/h3>\n<ul>\n  <li><a href=\"#N13\">Ecuador confirms a second Fusarium case in El Oro<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#N17\">Ecuador is listed among 20 countries with high seismic and volcanic exposure<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>\ud83c\udfa8 Cultura \u2013 Arts, Festivals, and Heritage<\/h3>\n<ul>\n  <li><a href=\"#N16\">Carlos Montalvo resigns as director of the National Museum<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#C1\">Government extends voting for the National Museum design until July 18<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#C3\">Two barbecue festivals form part of Quito\u2019s weekend cultural calendar<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#N23\">National Museum holds 1.2 million heritage objects, but 99% remain in storage<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2>\u2696\ufe0f Gobernanza \u2013 Politics, Law, Public Policy<\/h2>\n\n<article id=\"N1\">\n  <h3>EN: TCE provisionally suspends Movimiento Amigo for nine months<\/h3>\n  <p>The <strong>Contentious Electoral Tribunal<\/strong>, or TCE, admitted a complaint filed by Attorney General <strong>Leonardo Alarc\u00f3n<\/strong> and provisionally suspended <strong>Movimiento Amigo<\/strong> for nine months. The case is based on a confidential preliminary investigation involving the organization and its leadership. The TCE ordered the <strong>National Electoral Council<\/strong>, or CNE, to implement the suspension within three days. Amigo had become the planned electoral vehicle for several Revoluci\u00f3n Ciudadana candidates, including <strong>Pabel Mu\u00f1oz<\/strong> in Quito and <strong>Luisa Gonz\u00e1lez<\/strong> in Manab\u00ed.<\/p>\n  <h3>ES: El TCE suspende provisionalmente por nueve meses al movimiento Amigo<\/h3>\n  <p>El <strong>Tribunal Contencioso Electoral<\/strong>, TCE, admiti\u00f3 una denuncia presentada por el fiscal general <strong>Leonardo Alarc\u00f3n<\/strong> y suspendi\u00f3 provisionalmente por nueve meses al <strong>movimiento Amigo<\/strong>. El caso se fundamenta en una investigaci\u00f3n previa reservada que involucra a la organizaci\u00f3n y sus dirigentes. El TCE orden\u00f3 al <strong>Consejo Nacional Electoral<\/strong>, CNE, ejecutar la suspensi\u00f3n dentro de tres d\u00edas. Amigo se hab\u00eda convertido en la plataforma electoral prevista para varios candidatos de Revoluci\u00f3n Ciudadana, entre ellos <strong>Pabel Mu\u00f1oz<\/strong> en Quito y <strong>Luisa Gonz\u00e1lez<\/strong> en Manab\u00ed.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.primicias.ec\/politica\/elecciones\/seccionales-adelantadas-2027\/tce-suspension-provisional-movimiento-amigo-correismo-128275\/\">Primicias<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<article id=\"N2\">\n  <h3>EN: Revoluci\u00f3n Ciudadana says its candidates will still be registered<\/h3>\n  <p><strong>Gabriela Rivadeneira<\/strong>, president of Revoluci\u00f3n Ciudadana, said the movement had prepared for several possible legal scenarios and would remain in the November 2026 local elections. The suspension temporarily leaves the corre\u00edsmo without the organization it intended to use for most of its candidates. Former president <strong>Rafael Correa<\/strong> accused authorities of attempting to prevent the movement\u2019s participation. The report did not yet identify the alternative organization or alliance that will register each candidate.<\/p>\n  <h3>ES: Revoluci\u00f3n Ciudadana afirma que sus candidatos s\u00ed ser\u00e1n inscritos<\/h3>\n  <p><strong>Gabriela Rivadeneira<\/strong>, presidenta de Revoluci\u00f3n Ciudadana, dijo que el movimiento se hab\u00eda preparado para distintos escenarios legales y que continuar\u00e1 en las elecciones seccionales de noviembre de 2026. La suspensi\u00f3n deja temporalmente al corre\u00edsmo sin la organizaci\u00f3n que pretend\u00eda utilizar para la mayor\u00eda de sus candidaturas. El expresidente <strong>Rafael Correa<\/strong> acus\u00f3 a las autoridades de intentar impedir la participaci\u00f3n del movimiento. El informe a\u00fan no identific\u00f3 la organizaci\u00f3n o alianza alternativa que inscribir\u00e1 a cada candidato.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.primicias.ec\/politica\/elecciones\/seccionales-adelantadas-2027\/revolucion-ciudadana-correismo-suspension-amigo-rivadeneira-correa-128286\/\">Primicias<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<article id=\"N3\">\n  <h3>EN: Quito and Guayaquil concentrate a large share of Ecuador\u2019s electorate<\/h3>\n  <p>Electoral-register information reported that <strong>Quito and Guayaquil together have more than four million registered voters<\/strong>, representing close to 30% of Ecuador\u2019s electorate. Nationally, approximately <strong>13.8 million voters<\/strong> are expected to participate in the advanced local elections. Voters will choose thousands of mayors, prefects, councillors, parish-board members and CPCCS representatives. The concentration makes Quito and Guayaquil the two largest electoral markets for political organizations.<\/p>\n  <h3>ES: Quito y Guayaquil concentran una gran parte del electorado ecuatoriano<\/h3>\n  <p>La informaci\u00f3n del padr\u00f3n electoral se\u00f1al\u00f3 que <strong>Quito y Guayaquil suman m\u00e1s de cuatro millones de electores inscritos<\/strong>, cerca del 30% del electorado ecuatoriano. A escala nacional, aproximadamente <strong>13,8 millones de personas<\/strong> podr\u00e1n participar en las elecciones seccionales adelantadas. Los votantes elegir\u00e1n alcaldes, prefectos, concejales, vocales parroquiales y representantes del CPCCS. Esta concentraci\u00f3n convierte a Quito y Guayaquil en los dos mayores espacios electorales para las organizaciones pol\u00edticas.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.primicias.ec\/\">Primicias<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<article id=\"N6\">\n  <h3>EN: COOTAD reform establishes tighter obligations for local public works<\/h3>\n  <p>A reform to the <strong>Organic Code of Territorial Organization, Autonomy and Decentralization<\/strong>, or COOTAD, requires municipalities and prefectures to prioritize investment, maintenance and replacement of public infrastructure. The approved framework establishes a <strong>70% allocation for public works and services and a 30% ceiling for current expenditure<\/strong>, including salaries. Supporters said the rules are intended to prioritize drinking water, sewerage, sanitation and other basic services. The law has also faced a constitutional challenge, although the Constitutional Court declined to suspend it while the case is processed.<\/p>\n  <h3>ES: La reforma al COOTAD establece obligaciones m\u00e1s estrictas para la obra p\u00fablica local<\/h3>\n  <p>Una reforma al <strong>C\u00f3digo Org\u00e1nico de Organizaci\u00f3n Territorial, Autonom\u00eda y Descentralizaci\u00f3n<\/strong>, COOTAD, exige que municipios y prefecturas prioricen la inversi\u00f3n, el mantenimiento y la reposici\u00f3n de infraestructura p\u00fablica. El marco aprobado establece una asignaci\u00f3n del <strong>70% para obra y servicios p\u00fablicos y un l\u00edmite del 30% para gasto corriente<\/strong>, incluidos salarios. Sus defensores se\u00f1alaron que las reglas buscan priorizar agua potable, alcantarillado, saneamiento y otros servicios b\u00e1sicos. La ley tambi\u00e9n enfrenta una demanda de inconstitucionalidad, aunque la Corte Constitucional no suspendi\u00f3 su vigencia mientras se tramita el caso.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teleamazonas.com\/actualidad\/noticias\/politica\/puntos-clave-ley-sostenibilidad-eficiencia-gad-aprobada-asamblea-111012\/\">Teleamazonas<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<article id=\"N7\">\n  <h3>EN: Adoption reform seeks to reduce waiting periods for children and families<\/h3>\n  <p>A proposal under consideration in the <strong>National Assembly<\/strong> would modify Ecuador\u2019s adoption procedures to shorten the time children and adolescents remain without a permanent family. The initiative addresses administrative and judicial delays that can prolong adoption cases. The available report did not specify every proposed deadline or the complete schedule for legislative consideration. The rules will not change unless the Assembly approves the bill and it completes Executive review.<\/p>\n  <h3>ES: Reforma de adopciones busca reducir los tiempos de espera para ni\u00f1os y familias<\/h3>\n  <p>Una propuesta analizada por la <strong>Asamblea Nacional<\/strong> modificar\u00eda los procedimientos de adopci\u00f3n para reducir el tiempo que ni\u00f1os y adolescentes permanecen sin una familia permanente. La iniciativa aborda demoras administrativas y judiciales que pueden prolongar los casos de adopci\u00f3n. El informe disponible no especific\u00f3 todos los nuevos plazos propuestos ni el calendario legislativo completo. Las reglas no cambiar\u00e1n hasta que la Asamblea apruebe el proyecto y concluya la revisi\u00f3n del Ejecutivo.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elcomercio.com\/\">El Comercio<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<article id=\"N15\">\n  <h3>EN: Voters will elect seven CPCCS councillors on November 29<\/h3>\n  <p>Ecuadorian voters will elect <strong>seven principal councillors and seven alternates<\/strong> to the Council for Citizen Participation and Social Control, or <strong>CPCCS<\/strong>, on <strong>November 29, 2026<\/strong>. Councillors serve four-year terms. The institution promotes citizen participation and social oversight and organizes processes to designate certain national authorities. The CPCCS forms part of Ecuador\u2019s Transparency and Social Control Branch.<\/p>\n  <h3>ES: Los votantes elegir\u00e1n siete consejeros del CPCCS el 29 de noviembre<\/h3>\n  <p>Los electores ecuatorianos elegir\u00e1n <strong>siete consejeros principales y siete suplentes<\/strong> del Consejo de Participaci\u00f3n Ciudadana y Control Social, <strong>CPCCS<\/strong>, el <strong>29 de noviembre de 2026<\/strong>. Los consejeros cumplen per\u00edodos de cuatro a\u00f1os. La instituci\u00f3n promueve la participaci\u00f3n ciudadana y el control social y organiza procesos para designar determinadas autoridades nacionales. El CPCCS forma parte de la Funci\u00f3n de Transparencia y Control Social.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teleamazonas.com\/actualidad\/noticias\/politica\/cpccs-funciones-elecciones-122796\/\">Teleamazonas \/ CPCCS<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<article id=\"N20\">\n  <h3>EN: Noboa promotes Ecuador as an investment partner in the United Arab Emirates<\/h3>\n  <p>President <strong>Daniel Noboa<\/strong> presented Ecuador as a reliable destination for trade and investment during meetings in the <strong>United Arab Emirates<\/strong>. The government sought to strengthen bilateral relations and attract financing or participation in Ecuadorian projects. Discussions reportedly included commercial and investment opportunities, although the complete list of agreements and binding financial commitments was not specified. Government officials must continue technical negotiations before proposed investments become operational.<\/p>\n  <h3>ES: Noboa promueve a Ecuador como socio de inversi\u00f3n en Emiratos \u00c1rabes Unidos<\/h3>\n  <p>El presidente <strong>Daniel Noboa<\/strong> present\u00f3 a Ecuador como un destino confiable para el comercio y la inversi\u00f3n durante reuniones en los <strong>Emiratos \u00c1rabes Unidos<\/strong>. El Gobierno busc\u00f3 fortalecer las relaciones bilaterales y atraer financiamiento o participaci\u00f3n en proyectos ecuatorianos. Las conversaciones incluyeron oportunidades comerciales y de inversi\u00f3n, aunque no se especific\u00f3 la lista completa de acuerdos ni compromisos financieros vinculantes. Los funcionarios deber\u00e1n continuar las negociaciones t\u00e9cnicas antes de que las inversiones propuestas entren en ejecuci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.primicias.ec\/\">Primicias<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<h2>\ud83d\udcc9 Econom\u00eda \u2013 Finance, Trade, Employment<\/h2>\n\n<article id=\"N5\">\n  <h3>EN: Assembly approves customs-modernization reform with 87 votes<\/h3>\n  <p>The <strong>National Assembly<\/strong> approved reforms to the Organic Code of Production, Trade and Investment with <strong>87 affirmative votes<\/strong>. The legislation seeks to modernize foreign-trade procedures, accelerate the handling of merchandise, combat smuggling and improve Ecuador\u2019s competitiveness. The approved text will be sent to the Executive Branch. President <strong>Daniel Noboa<\/strong> may sanction it or return it with objections within the legally established period.<\/p>\n  <h3>ES: La Asamblea aprueba con 87 votos una reforma para modernizar las aduanas<\/h3>\n  <p>La <strong>Asamblea Nacional<\/strong> aprob\u00f3 con <strong>87 votos afirmativos<\/strong> reformas al C\u00f3digo Org\u00e1nico de la Producci\u00f3n, Comercio e Inversiones. La normativa busca modernizar los procedimientos de comercio exterior, agilizar la gesti\u00f3n de mercanc\u00edas, combatir el contrabando y mejorar la competitividad del Ecuador. El texto aprobado ser\u00e1 remitido al Ejecutivo. El presidente <strong>Daniel Noboa<\/strong> podr\u00e1 sancionarlo o devolverlo con objeciones dentro del plazo legal.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecuavisa.com\/amp\/politica\/asamblea-aprueba-reforma-al-codigo-produccion-modernizar-sistema-aduanero-ecuador-20260717-0085.html\">Ecuavisa<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<article id=\"N14\">\n  <h3>EN: Monetary Code reform proposes three changes to interest rules<\/h3>\n  <p>A reform to the <strong>Organic Monetary and Financial Code<\/strong> proposes three principal changes affecting loans issued by banks and cooperatives. It would establish new rules for late-payment interest, reinforce the prohibition against charging interest on accumulated interest and create a special rate for first-time borrowers. The proposal was prepared by the Assembly\u2019s Economic and Tax Regime Commission, chaired by <strong>Nathaly Farinango<\/strong>. It remains subject to legislative debate and voting.<\/p>\n  <h3>ES: La reforma al C\u00f3digo Monetario propone tres cambios en las reglas de intereses<\/h3>\n  <p>Una reforma al <strong>C\u00f3digo Org\u00e1nico Monetario y Financiero<\/strong> propone tres cambios principales para los cr\u00e9ditos otorgados por bancos y cooperativas. Establecer\u00eda nuevas reglas para los intereses de mora, reforzar\u00eda la prohibici\u00f3n de cobrar intereses sobre intereses acumulados y crear\u00eda una tasa especial para quienes soliciten un cr\u00e9dito por primera vez. La propuesta fue preparada por la Comisi\u00f3n de R\u00e9gimen Econ\u00f3mico y Tributario, presidida por <strong>Nathaly Farinango<\/strong>. Contin\u00faa sujeta al debate y votaci\u00f3n de la Asamblea.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teleamazonas.com\/actualidad\/noticias\/economia\/cambios-tasas-interes-reformas-codigo-monetario-financiero-ecuador-122739\/\">Teleamazonas<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<article id=\"N19\">\n  <h3>EN: Carchi transport sector objects to measures affecting Colombia\u2013Ecuador freight<\/h3>\n  <p>Transport organizations in <strong>Carchi<\/strong> have raised objections to trade and freight measures affecting the Ecuador\u2013Colombia border at <strong>Rumichaca<\/strong>. The groups argue that additional tariffs, restrictions or administrative barriers increase transport costs and reduce commercial activity in northern Ecuador. Colombia had also maintained restrictions affecting Ecuadorian freight vehicles before later modifying its position. Transport representatives requested government negotiations to protect cross-border freight and local employment.<\/p>\n  <h3>ES: El transporte del Carchi rechaza medidas que afectan la carga entre Colombia y Ecuador<\/h3>\n  <p>Organizaciones de transporte del <strong>Carchi<\/strong> han expresado su rechazo a medidas comerciales y de carga que afectan la frontera entre Ecuador y Colombia en <strong>Rumichaca<\/strong>. Los grupos sostienen que aranceles, restricciones o barreras administrativas adicionales aumentan los costos y reducen la actividad comercial del norte del Ecuador. Colombia tambi\u00e9n hab\u00eda mantenido restricciones para veh\u00edculos ecuatorianos de carga antes de modificar posteriormente su posici\u00f3n. Los representantes del transporte solicitaron negociaciones gubernamentales para proteger el transporte transfronterizo y el empleo local.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.primicias.ec\/\">Primicias<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<article id=\"N25\">\n  <h3>EN: Report says IESS could have avoided compensation awarded to Rosa Argudo<\/h3>\n  <p>An investigative report concluded that the <strong>Ecuadorian Social Security Institute<\/strong>, IESS, could have avoided compensation involving <strong>Rosa Argudo<\/strong> by applying the labor-law procedure known as <em>visto bueno<\/em> and by exhausting a cassation appeal before the National Court. Instead, the institution reportedly used a legal mechanism that benefited Argudo\u2019s claim. The case raised questions about the decisions made by IESS legal representatives and their financial consequences for the institution. The complete compensation amount and full procedural record should be read in the underlying case documents.<\/p>\n  <h3>ES: Informe se\u00f1ala que el IESS pudo evitar la indemnizaci\u00f3n concedida a Rosa Argudo<\/h3>\n  <p>Un informe investigativo concluy\u00f3 que el <strong>Instituto Ecuatoriano de Seguridad Social<\/strong>, IESS, pudo haber evitado una indemnizaci\u00f3n relacionada con <strong>Rosa Argudo<\/strong> mediante la aplicaci\u00f3n del procedimiento laboral de <em>visto bueno<\/em> y agotando un recurso de casaci\u00f3n ante la Corte Nacional. En lugar de ello, la instituci\u00f3n habr\u00eda aplicado una figura jur\u00eddica que benefici\u00f3 la reclamaci\u00f3n de Argudo. El caso gener\u00f3 preguntas sobre las decisiones adoptadas por los representantes legales del IESS y sus consecuencias financieras para la instituci\u00f3n. El monto completo de la indemnizaci\u00f3n y el historial procesal deben consultarse en los documentos del caso.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecuavisa.com\/la-noticia-a-fondo\/historico-notas\">Ecuavisa<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<h2>\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Seguridad \u2013 National Security, Justice, Institutional Policy<\/h2>\n\n<article id=\"N4\">\n  <h3>EN: Aquiles \u00c1lvarez will face a second trial on July 27<\/h3>\n  <p>Guayaquil Mayor <strong>Aquiles \u00c1lvarez<\/strong> is scheduled to appear at <strong>15:30 on July 27<\/strong> before a criminal tribunal at the judicial complex in northern Dur\u00e1n. Prosecutors accuse him of failing to comply with a legitimate judicial order after allegedly removing the electronic monitor imposed as a precautionary measure. The criminal investigation began on <strong>March 16<\/strong>, and the proceeding has advanced to trial. This case is separate from the Triple A fuel-commercialization prosecution.<\/p>\n  <h3>ES: Aquiles \u00c1lvarez enfrentar\u00e1 un segundo juicio el 27 de julio<\/h3>\n  <p>El alcalde de Guayaquil, <strong>Aquiles \u00c1lvarez<\/strong>, deber\u00e1 comparecer a las <strong>15:30 del 27 de julio<\/strong> ante un tribunal penal en el complejo judicial del norte de Dur\u00e1n. La Fiscal\u00eda lo acusa de incumplir una decisi\u00f3n leg\u00edtima de autoridad despu\u00e9s de presuntamente retirarse el dispositivo electr\u00f3nico impuesto como medida cautelar. La investigaci\u00f3n penal comenz\u00f3 el <strong>16 de marzo<\/strong> y el proceso avanz\u00f3 a juicio. Este caso es independiente del proceso Triple A por comercializaci\u00f3n de combustibles.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecuavisa.com\/politica\/aquiles-alvarez-juicio-grillete-electronico-20260717-0086.html\">Ecuavisa<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<article id=\"N8\">\n  <h3>EN: Extortion and armed violence place educational communities under pressure<\/h3>\n  <p>Reports have documented extortion against teachers, attempted kidnappings and armed incidents near educational institutions in Ecuador. In <strong>San Lorenzo, Esmeraldas<\/strong>, an attack near a school left two people dead and three injured, although police said the victims were not connected with the institution. Students and staff were evacuated and were not directly injured. The incidents have increased demands for coordinated protection from the Ministry of Education, police and local authorities.<\/p>\n  <h3>ES: La extorsi\u00f3n y la violencia armada presionan a las comunidades educativas<\/h3>\n  <p>Diversos informes han documentado extorsiones contra docentes, intentos de secuestro y hechos armados cerca de instituciones educativas en Ecuador. En <strong>San Lorenzo, Esmeraldas<\/strong>, un ataque cerca de una escuela dej\u00f3 dos personas fallecidas y tres heridas, aunque la Polic\u00eda indic\u00f3 que las v\u00edctimas no ten\u00edan relaci\u00f3n con la instituci\u00f3n. Los estudiantes y el personal fueron evacuados y no resultaron heridos directamente. Los hechos han aumentado las exigencias de protecci\u00f3n coordinada entre el Ministerio de Educaci\u00f3n, la Polic\u00eda y las autoridades locales.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elcomercio.com\/actualidad\/seguridad\/capturan-sospechoso-ataque-armado-san-lorenzo-esmeraldas\/\">El Comercio<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<article id=\"N11\">\n  <h3>EN: ANT warns of fraudulent emails demanding payment for supposed fines<\/h3>\n  <p>The <strong>National Transit Agency<\/strong>, ANT, warned that criminals were sending emails using the agency\u2019s name, logo and institutional appearance. The messages claimed that recipients owed traffic fines or vehicle-related payments and directed them to suspicious links. ANT advised people not to provide banking details, passwords or personal information through those messages. Drivers should verify fines and obligations only through official ANT channels.<\/p>\n  <h3>ES: La ANT alerta sobre correos fraudulentos que exigen pagos por supuestas multas<\/h3>\n  <p>La <strong>Agencia Nacional de Tr\u00e1nsito<\/strong>, ANT, advirti\u00f3 que delincuentes enviaban correos utilizando el nombre, logotipo y apariencia institucional de la entidad. Los mensajes afirmaban que los destinatarios deb\u00edan multas de tr\u00e1nsito u otros pagos vehiculares y los dirig\u00edan a enlaces sospechosos. La ANT recomend\u00f3 no entregar datos bancarios, contrase\u00f1as ni informaci\u00f3n personal mediante esos mensajes. Los conductores deben verificar multas y obligaciones \u00fanicamente en los canales oficiales de la ANT.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teleamazonas.com\/actualidad\/noticias\/ecuador\/ant-correos-falsos-estafas-linea-122963\/\">Teleamazonas \/ ANT<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<article id=\"N22\">\n  <h3>EN: Police capture suspect after San Lorenzo attack leaves two dead and three injured<\/h3>\n  <p>Police arrested <strong>Hamilton S., 19<\/strong>, also identified as alias \u201cHamilton,\u201d after an armed attack in <strong>San Lorenzo, Esmeraldas<\/strong>. The attack left <strong>two people dead and three injured<\/strong> near an educational institution. Police said the victims were not connected with the school, and students and staff were evacuated without direct injuries. The suspect was among the wounded, had an outstanding warrant for murder and was transferred under police guard to a hospital. Investigators are seeking other people who may have participated.<\/p>\n  <h3>ES: La Polic\u00eda captura a sospechoso tras ataque en San Lorenzo que dej\u00f3 dos muertos y tres heridos<\/h3>\n  <p>La Polic\u00eda detuvo a <strong>Hamilton S., de 19 a\u00f1os<\/strong>, tambi\u00e9n identificado como alias \u201cHamilton\u201d, despu\u00e9s de un ataque armado en <strong>San Lorenzo, Esmeraldas<\/strong>. El hecho dej\u00f3 <strong>dos personas fallecidas y tres heridas<\/strong> cerca de una instituci\u00f3n educativa. La Polic\u00eda indic\u00f3 que las v\u00edctimas no estaban vinculadas con la escuela y que estudiantes y personal fueron evacuados sin lesiones directas. El sospechoso estaba entre los heridos, ten\u00eda una orden de captura por asesinato y fue trasladado bajo custodia policial a un hospital. Los investigadores buscan a otras personas que pudieron participar.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elcomercio.com\/actualidad\/seguridad\/capturan-sospechoso-ataque-armado-san-lorenzo-esmeraldas\/\">El Comercio<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<h2>\ud83c\udfe5 Salud y Servicios P\u00fablicos \u2013 Health and Public Services<\/h2>\n\n<article id=\"N12\">\n  <h3>EN: Health Ministry opens applications for the 2026\u20132027 Rural Health Service year<\/h3>\n  <p>The <strong>Ministry of Public Health<\/strong> opened the application process for Ecuador\u2019s <strong>2026\u20132027 Rural Health Service year<\/strong>. The program places recently qualified doctors, nurses, dentists and obstetric professionals in rural or underserved communities as part of their professional requirements. Applicants must complete the ministry\u2019s online process and submit the required documentation within the official schedule. The number and location of available placements vary according to health-system staffing requirements.<\/p>\n  <h3>ES: El Ministerio de Salud abre postulaciones para el A\u00f1o de Salud Rural 2026\u20132027<\/h3>\n  <p>El <strong>Ministerio de Salud P\u00fablica<\/strong> abri\u00f3 el proceso de postulaci\u00f3n para el <strong>A\u00f1o de Salud Rural 2026\u20132027<\/strong>. El programa asigna a m\u00e9dicos, enfermeros, odont\u00f3logos y profesionales de obstetricia reci\u00e9n titulados a comunidades rurales o con servicios insuficientes como parte de sus requisitos profesionales. Los postulantes deben completar el proceso en l\u00ednea y entregar la documentaci\u00f3n exigida dentro del cronograma oficial. El n\u00famero y la ubicaci\u00f3n de las plazas dependen de las necesidades de personal del sistema de salud.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teleamazonas.com\/etiqueta\/ecuador\/1\/\">Teleamazonas \/ MSP<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<article id=\"C2\">\n  <h3>EN: Combined lifestyle intervention may help slow cognitive decline<\/h3>\n  <p>A Quito-based report examined evidence that combining <strong>physical exercise, dietary improvements and cognitive training<\/strong> may slow deterioration in memory and other mental functions. The approach uses several interventions together rather than relying on a single treatment. Such programs are generally directed at older adults or people at increased risk of cognitive decline. The available report did not provide the complete sample size, intervention period or numerical results, so the finding should not be interpreted as proof that decline can always be prevented.<\/p>\n  <h3>ES: Una intervenci\u00f3n combinada de estilo de vida puede ayudar a retrasar el deterioro cognitivo<\/h3>\n  <p>Un informe realizado en Quito examin\u00f3 evidencia de que combinar <strong>ejercicio f\u00edsico, mejoras en la alimentaci\u00f3n y entrenamiento cognitivo<\/strong> puede retrasar el deterioro de la memoria y otras funciones mentales. El enfoque utiliza varias intervenciones simult\u00e1neas en lugar de depender de un solo tratamiento. Estos programas suelen dirigirse a adultos mayores o personas con mayor riesgo de deterioro cognitivo. El informe disponible no present\u00f3 el tama\u00f1o completo de la muestra, la duraci\u00f3n de la intervenci\u00f3n ni todos los resultados num\u00e9ricos, por lo que el hallazgo no debe interpretarse como prueba de que el deterioro siempre puede prevenirse.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elcomercio.com\/\">El Comercio<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<article id=\"N24\">\n  <h3>EN: Purchase of medicines from India remains incomplete nearly two months after announcement<\/h3>\n  <p>President <strong>Daniel Noboa<\/strong> announced on May 24 that Ecuador would make a large government-to-government purchase of medicines from India to address shortages in public hospitals. Nearly two months later, the government had not publicly reported concrete progress in completing the acquisition. Initial information referred to a possible list of <strong>40 to 50 medicines<\/strong>, but officials had not disclosed the suppliers, quantities, contract value or final delivery schedule. The continuing delay leaves hospitals dependent on other procurement processes while shortages persist.<\/p>\n  <h3>ES: La compra de medicinas a India sigue sin concretarse casi dos meses despu\u00e9s del anuncio<\/h3>\n  <p>El presidente <strong>Daniel Noboa<\/strong> anunci\u00f3 el 24 de mayo que Ecuador realizar\u00eda una compra masiva de medicamentos a India mediante una negociaci\u00f3n entre gobiernos para enfrentar el desabastecimiento en los hospitales p\u00fablicos. Casi dos meses despu\u00e9s, el Gobierno no hab\u00eda informado p\u00fablicamente avances concretos para completar la adquisici\u00f3n. La informaci\u00f3n inicial mencion\u00f3 una posible lista de <strong>40 a 50 medicamentos<\/strong>, pero no se hab\u00edan revelado proveedores, cantidades, valor del contrato ni cronograma final de entrega. La demora mantiene a los hospitales dependientes de otros procesos de compra mientras contin\u00faan los problemas de abastecimiento.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecuavisa.com\/ecuador\/gobierno-mira-india-solucion-provision-medicina-sistema-publico-20260526-0042.html\">Ecuavisa<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<h2>\ud83c\udfd7\ufe0f Infraestructura y Transporte \u2013 Infrastructure and Transportation<\/h2>\n\n<article id=\"N9\">\n  <h3>EN: CELEC schedules maintenance work at Coca Codo Sinclair<\/h3>\n  <p>The <strong>Electric Corporation of Ecuador<\/strong>, CELEC EP, announced maintenance involving one generating unit at the <strong>Coca Codo Sinclair hydroelectric plant<\/strong>. The corporation said the national system and the plant\u2019s remaining units had sufficient generation capacity to avoid customer outages during the intervention. Coca Codo Sinclair has also undergone continuing technical monitoring because of infrastructure problems and erosion-related threats in the Coca River basin.<\/p>\n  <h3>ES: CELEC programa trabajos de mantenimiento en Coca Codo Sinclair<\/h3>\n  <p>La <strong>Corporaci\u00f3n El\u00e9ctrica del Ecuador<\/strong>, CELEC EP, anunci\u00f3 trabajos de mantenimiento en una unidad de generaci\u00f3n de la <strong>central hidroel\u00e9ctrica Coca Codo Sinclair<\/strong>. La empresa indic\u00f3 que el sistema nacional y las dem\u00e1s unidades de la central dispon\u00edan de capacidad suficiente para evitar cortes a los usuarios durante la intervenci\u00f3n. Coca Codo Sinclair tambi\u00e9n permanece bajo vigilancia t\u00e9cnica por problemas de infraestructura y amenazas relacionadas con la erosi\u00f3n en la cuenca del r\u00edo Coca.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elcomercio.com\/actualidad\/negocios\/coca-codo-sinclair-registra-danos-dique-crecida-rio-coca\/\">El Comercio \/ CELEC EP<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<article id=\"N18\">\n  <h3>EN: American Airlines evaluates additional Quito\u2013United States connections<\/h3>\n  <p><strong>American Airlines<\/strong> is evaluating possibilities for expanding its connections between Quito and destinations in the United States. Any new route would require commercial analysis, aircraft availability, airport coordination and regulatory authorization. The report described the routes as possibilities under evaluation rather than confirmed services. Final destinations, operating frequencies and launch dates had not been announced.<\/p>\n  <h3>ES: American Airlines eval\u00faa nuevas conexiones entre Quito y Estados Unidos<\/h3>\n  <p><strong>American Airlines<\/strong> eval\u00faa posibilidades para ampliar sus conexiones entre Quito y destinos de Estados Unidos. Una nueva ruta requerir\u00eda an\u00e1lisis comercial, disponibilidad de aeronaves, coordinaci\u00f3n aeroportuaria y autorizaci\u00f3n regulatoria. El informe present\u00f3 las rutas como posibilidades en evaluaci\u00f3n y no como servicios confirmados. A\u00fan no se hab\u00edan anunciado los destinos definitivos, las frecuencias ni las fechas de inicio.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.primicias.ec\/\">Primicias<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<article id=\"N21\">\n  <h3>EN: Three people die and at least seven are injured in Quito collision<\/h3>\n  <p>A major collision occurred near <strong>Mariscal Sucre and Cat\u00f3n C\u00e1rdenas avenues<\/strong> in Quito\u2019s El Condado sector late on July 17. Emergency authorities reported <strong>three deaths and at least seven injured people<\/strong>. Firefighters treated victims and worked to free people trapped in the vehicles, while transit authorities restricted movement through the affected area. Investigators were responsible for determining the cause of the crash.<\/p>\n  <h3>ES: Tres personas mueren y al menos siete resultan heridas en un choque en Quito<\/h3>\n  <p>Un grave siniestro ocurri\u00f3 cerca de las avenidas <strong>Mariscal Sucre y Cat\u00f3n C\u00e1rdenas<\/strong>, en el sector El Condado de Quito, durante la noche del 17 de julio. Las autoridades de emergencia reportaron <strong>tres fallecidos y al menos siete personas heridas<\/strong>. Los bomberos atendieron a las v\u00edctimas y trabajaron para liberar a personas atrapadas en los veh\u00edculos, mientras las autoridades de tr\u00e1nsito restringieron la circulaci\u00f3n. Los investigadores deber\u00e1n determinar la causa del choque.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecuavisa.com\/\">Ecuavisa<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<h2>\u26c8\ufe0f Alertas \u2013 Seismic, Weather, Volcanic, Maritime, and Official Warnings<\/h2>\n\n<article id=\"N10\">\n  <h3>EN: INAMHI warns of heat and wildfire conditions in 12 provinces<\/h3>\n  <p><strong>INAMHI<\/strong> forecast higher daytime temperatures and very high ultraviolet radiation between <strong>July 18 and July 21<\/strong>. Parts of Carchi, Imbabura and Pichincha could exceed <strong>27\u00b0C<\/strong>, while coastal and Amazonian areas could register between approximately <strong>24\u00b0C and 35\u00b0C<\/strong>. Conditions favorable for wildfires were identified in <strong>Manab\u00ed, Santa Elena, Guayas, El Oro, Carchi, Imbabura, Pichincha, Cotopaxi, Chimborazo, Ca\u00f1ar, Azuay and Loja<\/strong>. INAMHI advised residents to reduce intense outdoor activity, remain hydrated and avoid generating flames or sparks in rural areas.<\/p>\n  <h3>ES: El INAMHI advierte sobre calor y condiciones favorables para incendios en 12 provincias<\/h3>\n  <p>El <strong>INAMHI<\/strong> pronostic\u00f3 temperaturas diurnas m\u00e1s altas y radiaci\u00f3n ultravioleta muy elevada entre el <strong>18 y el 21 de julio<\/strong>. Partes de Carchi, Imbabura y Pichincha podr\u00edan superar los <strong>27\u00b0C<\/strong>, mientras que zonas costeras y amaz\u00f3nicas podr\u00edan registrar aproximadamente entre <strong>24\u00b0C y 35\u00b0C<\/strong>. Se identificaron condiciones favorables para incendios en <strong>Manab\u00ed, Santa Elena, Guayas, El Oro, Carchi, Imbabura, Pichincha, Cotopaxi, Chimborazo, Ca\u00f1ar, Azuay y Loja<\/strong>. El INAMHI recomend\u00f3 reducir la actividad intensa al aire libre, mantenerse hidratado y evitar llamas o chispas en \u00e1reas rurales.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.primicias.ec\/sociedad\/ecuador-aumento-temperatura-calor-radiacion-del18al21julio-incendios-forestales-clima-inamhi-128277\/\">Primicias \/ INAMHI<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<article id=\"A1\">\n  <h3>EN: Southern Ecuador forecast includes heat, very high UV radiation and localized rain<\/h3>\n  <p>For <strong>El Oro, Ca\u00f1ar, Azuay, Loja and Zamora Chinchipe<\/strong>, INAMHI forecast increased daytime temperatures from <strong>July 18 through July 20<\/strong>. Localized rainfall was also possible, mainly in coastal portions of the southern forecast zone. Very high ultraviolet levels were expected in Cuenca, Ca\u00f1ar and Loja, while winds in Loja could reach approximately <strong>31 km\/h<\/strong>. Residents should use sun protection, remain hydrated and monitor localized rain and wind conditions.<\/p>\n  <h3>ES: El pron\u00f3stico para el sur incluye calor, radiaci\u00f3n UV muy alta y lluvias puntuales<\/h3>\n  <p>Para <strong>El Oro, Ca\u00f1ar, Azuay, Loja y Zamora Chinchipe<\/strong>, el INAMHI pronostic\u00f3 un aumento de las temperaturas diurnas entre el <strong>18 y el 20 de julio<\/strong>. Tambi\u00e9n eran posibles lluvias puntuales, principalmente en el litoral de la zona sur. Se esperaban niveles muy altos de radiaci\u00f3n ultravioleta en Cuenca, Ca\u00f1ar y Loja, y vientos de aproximadamente <strong>31 km\/h en Loja<\/strong>. Los residentes deben utilizar protecci\u00f3n solar, mantenerse hidratados y vigilar las condiciones locales de lluvia y viento.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.primicias.ec\/sociedad\/ecuador-aumento-temperatura-calor-radiacion-del18al21julio-incendios-forestales-clima-inamhi-128277\/\">INAMHI \/ Primicias<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<article id=\"A2\">\n  <h3>EN: INOCAR evaluates whether a Mexican earthquake poses a tsunami threat to Ecuador<\/h3>\n  <p>The <strong>Oceanographic and Antarctic Institute of the Navy<\/strong>, INOCAR, reviewed a Mexican earthquake to determine whether it could generate waves affecting mainland Ecuador or the Gal\u00e1pagos Islands. Such assessments use earthquake location, depth and magnitude together with ocean-monitoring information. The source did not report damaging waves affecting Ecuador. Coastal residents were advised to rely on official INOCAR bulletins rather than unverified social-media messages.<\/p>\n  <h3>ES: El INOCAR eval\u00faa si un sismo en M\u00e9xico representa una amenaza de tsunami para Ecuador<\/h3>\n  <p>El <strong>Instituto Oceanogr\u00e1fico y Ant\u00e1rtico de la Armada<\/strong>, INOCAR, evalu\u00f3 un sismo ocurrido en M\u00e9xico para determinar si pod\u00eda generar olas que afectaran al Ecuador continental o a las islas Gal\u00e1pagos. Estas evaluaciones utilizan la ubicaci\u00f3n, profundidad y magnitud del terremoto junto con informaci\u00f3n de vigilancia oce\u00e1nica. La fuente no report\u00f3 olas da\u00f1inas que afectaran a Ecuador. Se recomend\u00f3 a los habitantes de la costa seguir los boletines oficiales del INOCAR y no mensajes no verificados en redes sociales.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inocar.mil.ec\/\">INOCAR \/ El Comercio<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<h2>\ud83c\udf3f Ambiente, Energ\u00eda y Tecnolog\u00eda \u2013 Environment, Energy, Science, Digital, and Technology<\/h2>\n\n<article id=\"N13\">\n  <h3>EN: Ecuador confirms a second Fusarium case in El Oro<\/h3>\n  <p><strong>Agrocalidad<\/strong> confirmed Ecuador\u2019s second case of <strong>Fusarium Tropical Race 4<\/strong> on land adjoining the La Carolina farm in <strong>El Oro<\/strong>, where the country\u2019s first case had been detected. The soil-borne fungus can remain present for long periods and threatens bananas, plantains and orito crops. Authorities must isolate affected areas, restrict the movement of contaminated soil and equipment and strengthen biosecurity at farms. The confirmation increased concern in one of Ecuador\u2019s most important export industries.<\/p>\n  <h3>ES: Ecuador confirma un segundo caso de Fusarium en El Oro<\/h3>\n  <p><strong>Agrocalidad<\/strong> confirm\u00f3 el segundo caso ecuatoriano de <strong>Fusarium Raza 4 Tropical<\/strong> en un terreno colindante con la finca La Carolina, en <strong>El Oro<\/strong>, donde se hab\u00eda detectado el primer caso del pa\u00eds. El hongo transmitido por el suelo puede permanecer durante largos per\u00edodos y amenaza cultivos de banano, pl\u00e1tano y orito. Las autoridades deben aislar las \u00e1reas afectadas, restringir el movimiento de suelo y equipos contaminados y fortalecer la bioseguridad en las fincas. La confirmaci\u00f3n aument\u00f3 la preocupaci\u00f3n en una de las industrias exportadoras m\u00e1s importantes de Ecuador.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teleamazonas.com\/actualidad\/noticias\/economia\/ecuador-confirma-segundo-caso-hongo-fusarium-oro-122755\/\">Teleamazonas \/ Agrocalidad<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<article id=\"N17\">\n  <h3>EN: Ecuador is listed among 20 countries with high seismic and volcanic exposure<\/h3>\n  <p>A risk report places Ecuador among the <strong>20 countries with high seismicity and volcanic activity<\/strong>. Risk-management specialist <strong>Cristopher Velasco<\/strong> said earthquakes and hydrometeorological events such as El Ni\u00f1o have produced some of the country\u2019s largest losses. The report warned that the central government and many local governments lack complete records of the structural condition of public buildings and infrastructure. This limits the ability to estimate which hospitals, schools, roads and public facilities could remain operational after a major earthquake.<\/p>\n  <h3>ES: Ecuador figura entre 20 pa\u00edses con alta exposici\u00f3n s\u00edsmica y volc\u00e1nica<\/h3>\n  <p>Un informe de riesgos ubica a Ecuador entre los <strong>20 pa\u00edses con alta sismicidad y actividad volc\u00e1nica<\/strong>. El especialista en gesti\u00f3n de riesgos <strong>Cristopher Velasco<\/strong> se\u00f1al\u00f3 que los terremotos y fen\u00f3menos hidrometeorol\u00f3gicos como El Ni\u00f1o han producido algunas de las mayores p\u00e9rdidas del pa\u00eds. El informe advirti\u00f3 que el Gobierno central y muchos gobiernos locales no mantienen registros completos sobre el estado estructural de edificios e infraestructura p\u00fablica. Esto limita la capacidad de estimar qu\u00e9 hospitales, escuelas, carreteras y servicios p\u00fablicos continuar\u00edan funcionando despu\u00e9s de un gran terremoto.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecuavisa.com\/ecuador\/ecuador-esta-entre-20-paises-mayor-riesgo-sismico-volcanico-20260717-0067.html\">Ecuavisa<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<h2>\ud83c\udfa8 Cultura \u2013 Arts, Festivals, and Heritage<\/h2>\n\n<article id=\"N16\">\n  <h3>EN: Carlos Montalvo resigns as director of the National Museum<\/h3>\n  <p>Archaeologist <strong>Carlos Montalvo<\/strong> resigned irrevocably as director of Ecuador\u2019s National Museum, effective <strong>July 13<\/strong>. He said the decision was voluntary, did not result from political or institutional pressure and would allow him to return to academic work. His departure occurred while the government was conducting a controversial public process to select the design of a new museum building. Authorities must appoint replacement leadership while the building and collection-management projects continue.<\/p>\n  <h3>ES: Carlos Montalvo renuncia a la direcci\u00f3n del Museo Nacional<\/h3>\n  <p>El arque\u00f3logo <strong>Carlos Montalvo<\/strong> renunci\u00f3 irrevocablemente como director del Museo Nacional del Ecuador, con efecto desde el <strong>13 de julio<\/strong>. Indic\u00f3 que la decisi\u00f3n fue voluntaria, que no respondi\u00f3 a presiones pol\u00edticas o institucionales y que le permitir\u00eda regresar al trabajo acad\u00e9mico. Su salida ocurri\u00f3 mientras el Gobierno desarrollaba un controvertido proceso p\u00fablico para seleccionar el dise\u00f1o de un nuevo edificio para el museo. Las autoridades deber\u00e1n nombrar a un reemplazo mientras contin\u00faan los proyectos del edificio y de gesti\u00f3n de las colecciones.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teleamazonas.com\/actualidad\/noticias\/ecuador\/carlos-montalvo-renuncia-direccion-museo-nacional-122835\/\">Teleamazonas<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<article id=\"C1\">\n  <h3>EN: Government extends voting for the National Museum design until July 18<\/h3>\n  <p>The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transportation extended public voting for the design of Ecuador\u2019s new National Museum until <strong>20:00 on Saturday, July 18<\/strong>. Minister <strong>Roberto Luque<\/strong> said the extension followed intermittent technical failures on the voting platform. The public process allows citizens to compare the architectural proposals and select a preferred design. The extension was intended to compensate for the period when users were unable to vote normally.<\/p>\n  <h3>ES: El Gobierno ampl\u00eda hasta el 18 de julio la votaci\u00f3n para el dise\u00f1o del Museo Nacional<\/h3>\n  <p>El Ministerio de Infraestructura y Transporte ampli\u00f3 hasta las <strong>20:00 del s\u00e1bado 18 de julio<\/strong> la votaci\u00f3n p\u00fablica para el dise\u00f1o del nuevo Museo Nacional del Ecuador. El ministro <strong>Roberto Luque<\/strong> dijo que la ampliaci\u00f3n se produjo por fallas t\u00e9cnicas intermitentes en la plataforma. El proceso permite que los ciudadanos comparen las propuestas arquitect\u00f3nicas y seleccionen su dise\u00f1o preferido. La extensi\u00f3n busca compensar el per\u00edodo durante el cual los usuarios no pudieron votar normalmente.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elcomercio.com\/actualidad\/ecuador\/amplian-plazo-votar-diseno-museo-nacional\/\">El Comercio<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<article id=\"C3\">\n  <h3>EN: Two barbecue festivals form part of Quito\u2019s weekend cultural calendar<\/h3>\n  <p>The <strong>Vaca Vieja Fest<\/strong> and <strong>Asado Fest<\/strong> brought together restaurants, cooks and businesses specializing in grilled food in Quito during the July 18\u201319 weekend. The events offered food sales and public entertainment and promoted participating gastronomic businesses. Visitors needed to consult the individual organizers for exact locations, admission prices and operating hours. The activities formed part of Quito\u2019s weekend cultural and culinary program.<\/p>\n  <h3>ES: Dos festivales de parrilladas forman parte de la agenda cultural de Quito<\/h3>\n  <p>El <strong>Vaca Vieja Fest<\/strong> y el <strong>Asado Fest<\/strong> reunieron en Quito a restaurantes, cocineros y negocios especializados en comida a la parrilla durante el fin de semana del 18 y 19 de julio. Los eventos ofrecieron venta de alimentos y entretenimiento y promovieron a los negocios gastron\u00f3micos participantes. Los visitantes deb\u00edan consultar a cada organizador para confirmar lugares, precios de entrada y horarios. Las actividades formaron parte de la programaci\u00f3n cultural y culinaria del fin de semana en Quito.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.primicias.ec\/\">Primicias<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<article id=\"N23\">\n  <h3>EN: National Museum holds 1.2 million heritage objects, but 99% remain in storage<\/h3>\n  <p>Ecuador\u2019s National Museum holds approximately <strong>1.2 million heritage objects<\/strong>, but about <strong>99% are not on public display<\/strong>. The current facilities at the House of Ecuadorian Culture do not provide sufficient space or ideal controls for temperature, humidity and security. Historian <strong>Carlos Iza<\/strong> said even major international museums do not exhibit their complete collections and that the new museum will require strategic curation. The government proposes constructing a new facility in Quito\u2019s La Pradera sector.<\/p>\n  <h3>ES: El Museo Nacional conserva 1,2 millones de bienes, pero el 99% permanece guardado<\/h3>\n  <p>El Museo Nacional del Ecuador conserva aproximadamente <strong>1,2 millones de bienes patrimoniales<\/strong>, pero cerca del <strong>99% no est\u00e1 expuesto al p\u00fablico<\/strong>. Las instalaciones actuales en la Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana no ofrecen suficiente espacio ni condiciones ideales de temperatura, humedad y seguridad. El historiador <strong>Carlos Iza<\/strong> se\u00f1al\u00f3 que ni siquiera los grandes museos internacionales exhiben todas sus colecciones y que el nuevo museo necesitar\u00e1 una curadur\u00eda estrat\u00e9gica. El Gobierno propone construir una nueva sede en el sector La Pradera de Quito.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecuavisa.com\/amp\/la-noticia-a-fondo\/museo-nacional-del-ecuador-piezas-nuevo-edificio-20260714-0044.html\">Ecuavisa<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n&#8220;`\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction EN: The five most consequential developments are the nine-month provisional suspension of Movimiento Amigo, Revoluci\u00f3n Ciudadana\u2019s decision to continue [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":31,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[375],"tags":[351,379],"class_list":["post-3964","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-ecuador_news","tag-ecuador-images","tag-ecuador-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/glennspecht.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3964","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/glennspecht.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/glennspecht.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/glennspecht.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/31"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/glennspecht.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3964"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/glennspecht.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3964\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3965,"href":"https:\/\/glennspecht.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3964\/revisions\/3965"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/glennspecht.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3964"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/glennspecht.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3964"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/glennspecht.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3964"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}