{"id":3972,"date":"2026-07-21T07:13:36","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T12:13:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glennspecht.com\/wp\/?p=3972"},"modified":"2026-07-21T07:13:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T12:13:38","slug":"ecuador-bilingual-news-brief-july-21-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glennspecht.com\/wp\/ecuador-bilingual-news-brief-july-21-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Ecuador Bilingual News Brief \u2013 July 21, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n<h2>Introduction \/ Introducci\u00f3n<\/h2>\n\n<p><strong>EN:<\/strong> Ecuador raised the alert for a possible <strong>El Ni\u00f1o<\/strong> event from yellow to orange across <strong>17 provinces, 143 cantons and 491 parishes<\/strong>, while authorities began preparing local response measures. Other major developments include <strong>Diana Atamaint\u2019s resignation from the CNE<\/strong>, the registration of <strong>468 alliances<\/strong> for the 2027 sectional elections, Ecuador\u2019s planned proposal before the <strong>UN Security Council<\/strong> on criminal economies, and the formal creation of <strong>Borb\u00f3n as Ecuador\u2019s 223rd canton<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>ES:<\/strong> Ecuador elev\u00f3 de amarilla a naranja la alerta ante un posible evento de <strong>El Ni\u00f1o<\/strong> en <strong>17 provincias, 143 cantones y 491 parroquias<\/strong>, mientras las autoridades comenzaron a preparar medidas locales de respuesta. Otros acontecimientos principales incluyen la <strong>renuncia de Diana Atamaint al CNE<\/strong>, el registro de <strong>468 alianzas<\/strong> para las elecciones seccionales de 2027, la propuesta que Ecuador presentar\u00e1 ante el <strong>Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU<\/strong> sobre las econom\u00edas criminales y la creaci\u00f3n formal de <strong>Borb\u00f3n como el cant\u00f3n 223 del pa\u00eds<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Menu \/ Men\u00fa<\/h2>\n<div id=\"top\"><\/div>\n\n<h3>\u2696\ufe0f Gobernanza \u2013 Politics, Law, Public Policy<\/h3>\n<ul>\n  <li><a href=\"#N2\">Diana Atamaint resigns from the National Electoral Council<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#N3\">Political organizations register 468 alliances for the 2027 sectional elections<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#N4\">CNE implements nine-month suspension of the Amigo movement<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#N5\">Corre\u00edsmo requests debate on declassifying records behind Amigo\u2019s suspension<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#N6\">Citizens\u2019 Revolution says it will compete through local alliances<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#N7\">Assembly prepares to consider committee review of Noboa\u2019s annual report<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#N8\">Testimonial phase nears completion in the political trial against In\u00e9s Manzano<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#N10\">Daniel Noboa will attend Keiko Fujimori\u2019s inauguration in Peru<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#N13\">Borb\u00f3n officially becomes Ecuador\u2019s 223rd canton<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>\ud83d\udcc9 Econom\u00eda \u2013 Finance, Trade, Employment<\/h3>\n<ul>\n  <li><a href=\"#N21\">Ethanol, waste collection and insurance rank among major public-purchasing categories<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#N22\">Fiscal, employment and investment challenges remain for the government\u2019s final two years<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#N23\">Ecuador and Colombia call for deeper Andean Community integration<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Seguridad \u2013 National Security, Justice, Institutional Policy<\/h3>\n<ul>\n  <li><a href=\"#N9\">Ecuador takes anti-crime and illegal-mining proposal to the UN Security Council<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#N11\">National Court denies habeas corpus for Aquiles \u00c1lvarez<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#N12\">Triple A trial resumes July 24 after another defence-evidence session<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#N14\">Armed Forces receive first P\u00e1ramo patrol vehicle assembled in Ecuador<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#N15\">Military reports destruction of more than 100,000 coca plants<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#N16\">ECU 911 reports up to 64% rise in domestic-violence emergencies during the World Cup<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#L1\">Amnesty International requests investigation of possible US involvement in disappearance of Manab\u00ed fishermen<\/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=\"#N17\">Health Ministry activates measles surveillance in Cuenca<\/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=\"#N1\">Ecuador raises El Ni\u00f1o alert to orange and announces USD 600 million for preparedness<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#A1\">Orange El Ni\u00f1o alert covers 143 cantons and 491 parishes<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#A2\">Heavy rain forecast for parts of the Coast and Amazon through July 24<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>\ud83c\udf93 Educaci\u00f3n \u2013 Schools, Universities, and Research<\/h3>\n<ul>\n  <li><a href=\"#N18\">Higher Education Council orders 90-day intervention at Amawtay Wasi University<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#N19\">Admission evaluation for public institutes and conservatories runs July 21\u201323<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><a href=\"#N20\">Sierra-Amazon\u00eda sibling-reunification transfer process begins July 21<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>\ud83c\udfa8 Cultura \u2013 Arts, Festivals, and Heritage<\/h3>\n<ul>\n  <li><a href=\"#C1\">\u201cEstratos Vivos\u201d selected as design for Ecuador\u2019s new National Museum<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2>\u2696\ufe0f Gobernanza \u2013 Politics, Law, Public Policy<\/h2>\n\n<article id=\"N2\">\n  <h3>EN: Diana Atamaint resigns from the National Electoral Council<\/h3>\n  <p><strong>Diana Atamaint<\/strong> resigned from the <strong>National Electoral Council on July 20, 2026<\/strong>, ending her service in the institution after joining it in <strong>August 2018<\/strong>. She became CNE president in November 2018 and remained in that position until <strong>June 11, 2026<\/strong>, when <strong>Jos\u00e9 Cabrera<\/strong> replaced her as president. Atamaint then continued as an electoral councillor until submitting her definitive resignation. The initial announcement did not explain her reasons. Later reporting identified <strong>Jos\u00e9 Merino<\/strong> as the person expected to fill the vacant principal councillor position. Her departure occurs while the CNE is administering preparations for the <strong>November 29, 2027 sectional elections<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n  <h3>ES: Diana Atamaint renuncia al Consejo Nacional Electoral<\/h3>\n  <p><strong>Diana Atamaint<\/strong> renunci\u00f3 al <strong>Consejo Nacional Electoral el 20 de julio de 2026<\/strong>, poniendo fin a su servicio en la instituci\u00f3n, a la que ingres\u00f3 en <strong>agosto de 2018<\/strong>. Asumi\u00f3 la presidencia del CNE en noviembre de 2018 y permaneci\u00f3 en ese puesto hasta el <strong>11 de junio de 2026<\/strong>, cuando fue reemplazada como presidenta por <strong>Jos\u00e9 Cabrera<\/strong>. Atamaint continu\u00f3 entonces como consejera electoral hasta presentar su renuncia definitiva. El anuncio inicial no explic\u00f3 sus motivos. Informes posteriores identificaron a <strong>Jos\u00e9 Merino<\/strong> como la persona llamada a ocupar la vacante de consejero principal. Su salida ocurre mientras el CNE prepara las <strong>elecciones seccionales del 29 de noviembre de 2027<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecuavisa.com\/politica\/diana-atamaint-renuncia-consejo-nacional-electoral-20260720-0024.html\">Ecuavisa<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<article id=\"N3\">\n  <h3>EN: Political organizations register 468 alliances for the 2027 sectional elections<\/h3>\n  <p>Political organizations submitted <strong>468 electoral alliances<\/strong> to the CNE for the <strong>November 29, 2027 sectional elections<\/strong>. By July 19, the electoral authority had validated <strong>18 alliances<\/strong>, rejected one and still had <strong>449<\/strong> pending processing. Registration closed at midnight on <strong>July 18<\/strong>. The alliances allow two or more organizations to present joint candidates within particular constituencies. The process has become especially significant for the <strong>Citizens\u2019 Revolution<\/strong>, after its own organization was disqualified in March and the Amigo movement was provisionally suspended. The CNE must now complete its legal and technical review of the registrations.<\/p>\n\n  <h3>ES: Las organizaciones pol\u00edticas registran 468 alianzas para las elecciones seccionales de 2027<\/h3>\n  <p>Las organizaciones pol\u00edticas presentaron <strong>468 alianzas electorales<\/strong> ante el CNE para las <strong>elecciones seccionales del 29 de noviembre de 2027<\/strong>. Hasta el 19 de julio, la autoridad electoral hab\u00eda validado <strong>18 alianzas<\/strong>, rechazado una y todav\u00eda ten\u00eda <strong>449<\/strong> pendientes de procesamiento. El registro cerr\u00f3 a la medianoche del <strong>18 de julio<\/strong>. Las alianzas permiten que dos o m\u00e1s organizaciones presenten candidaturas conjuntas dentro de determinadas circunscripciones. El proceso adquiri\u00f3 especial importancia para la <strong>Revoluci\u00f3n Ciudadana<\/strong>, despu\u00e9s de que su propia organizaci\u00f3n fuera inhabilitada en marzo y el movimiento Amigo quedara suspendido provisionalmente. El CNE debe completar ahora la revisi\u00f3n jur\u00eddica y t\u00e9cnica de las inscripciones.<\/p>\n\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecuavisa.com\/amp\/politica\/468-alianzas-electorales-registraron-elecciones-seccionales-20260720-0019.html\">Ecuavisa<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<article id=\"N4\">\n  <h3>EN: CNE implements nine-month suspension of the Amigo movement<\/h3>\n  <p>The CNE began implementing the provisional suspension of the <strong>Amigo movement<\/strong> following an order issued by a judge of the <strong>Electoral Disputes Tribunal<\/strong> at the request of prosecutors. The suspension lasts <strong>nine months<\/strong>. Amigo had been the political vehicle through which the <strong>Citizens\u2019 Revolution<\/strong> intended to participate after its own movement was disqualified. Supporters of Corre\u00edsmo protested outside the CNE as the electoral authority processed the measure. The available reporting did not provide the complete contents of the underlying prosecutorial file. The immediate consequence is that Amigo cannot register or support candidates as originally planned for the approaching sectional elections.<\/p>\n\n  <h3>ES: El CNE ejecuta la suspensi\u00f3n de nueve meses del movimiento Amigo<\/h3>\n  <p>El CNE comenz\u00f3 a ejecutar la suspensi\u00f3n provisional del <strong>movimiento Amigo<\/strong> despu\u00e9s de una orden emitida por un juez del <strong>Tribunal Contencioso Electoral<\/strong>, a petici\u00f3n de la Fiscal\u00eda. La suspensi\u00f3n durar\u00e1 <strong>nueve meses<\/strong>. Amigo era el veh\u00edculo pol\u00edtico con el que la <strong>Revoluci\u00f3n Ciudadana<\/strong> pretend\u00eda participar despu\u00e9s de la inhabilitaci\u00f3n de su propia organizaci\u00f3n. Simpatizantes del corre\u00edsmo protestaron en los exteriores del CNE mientras la autoridad electoral procesaba la medida. Los informes disponibles no proporcionaron el contenido completo del expediente fiscal subyacente. La consecuencia inmediata es que Amigo no puede inscribir ni respaldar candidatos como estaba previsto para las pr\u00f3ximas elecciones seccionales.<\/p>\n\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teleamazonas.com\/\">Teleamazonas<\/a> and <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<article id=\"N5\">\n  <h3>EN: Corre\u00edsmo requests debate on declassifying records behind Amigo\u2019s suspension<\/h3>\n  <p>Legislators associated with Corre\u00edsmo requested an Assembly debate on the partial declassification of the prosecutorial file that led to Amigo\u2019s provisional suspension. They argue that legislators and the public should be able to examine the grounds used to restrict the movement\u2019s electoral participation. The suspension is scheduled to remain in effect for <strong>nine months<\/strong>. Because the underlying file is not fully public, the complete evidentiary and procedural reasons were not available in the published report. The National Assembly must decide whether to place the proposed debate on its agenda and whether any legally protected information can be disclosed.<\/p>\n\n  <h3>ES: El corre\u00edsmo solicita debatir la desclasificaci\u00f3n del expediente relacionado con la suspensi\u00f3n de Amigo<\/h3>\n  <p>Legisladores vinculados al corre\u00edsmo solicitaron un debate en la Asamblea sobre la desclasificaci\u00f3n parcial del expediente fiscal que produjo la suspensi\u00f3n provisional de Amigo. Sostienen que los legisladores y la ciudadan\u00eda deben poder examinar los fundamentos utilizados para restringir la participaci\u00f3n electoral del movimiento. La suspensi\u00f3n permanecer\u00e1 vigente durante <strong>nueve meses<\/strong>. Debido a que el expediente subyacente no es completamente p\u00fablico, los informes publicados no permitieron conocer todas las razones probatorias y procesales. La Asamblea Nacional debe decidir si incorpora el debate propuesto a su agenda y si puede divulgarse informaci\u00f3n legalmente protegida.<\/p>\n\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecuavisa.com\/noticias\/politica\/\">Ecuavisa<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<article id=\"N6\">\n  <h3>EN: Citizens\u2019 Revolution says it will compete through local alliances<\/h3>\n  <p><strong>Gabriela Rivadeneira<\/strong>, president of the Citizens\u2019 Revolution, said the political organization still plans to present candidates in the 2027 sectional elections despite Amigo\u2019s suspension. She said the group has agreements and alliances at the national and local levels. The strategy would rely on candidates and movements that remain legally eligible to participate. Amigo had been expected to serve as the principal electoral vehicle after the Citizens\u2019 Revolution\u2019s earlier disqualification. The number of confirmed candidates and the final constituencies were not specified in the available report. Negotiations with local movements will therefore determine where the organization can field candidates.<\/p>\n\n  <h3>ES: La Revoluci\u00f3n Ciudadana afirma que competir\u00e1 mediante alianzas locales<\/h3>\n  <p><strong>Gabriela Rivadeneira<\/strong>, presidenta de la Revoluci\u00f3n Ciudadana, afirm\u00f3 que la organizaci\u00f3n pol\u00edtica todav\u00eda planea presentar candidatos en las elecciones seccionales de 2027 pese a la suspensi\u00f3n de Amigo. Dijo que el grupo mantiene acuerdos y alianzas a escala nacional y local. La estrategia depender\u00eda de candidatos y movimientos que conserven su habilitaci\u00f3n legal para participar. Se esperaba que Amigo sirviera como principal veh\u00edculo electoral despu\u00e9s de la inhabilitaci\u00f3n anterior de la Revoluci\u00f3n Ciudadana. El informe disponible no precis\u00f3 el n\u00famero de candidatos confirmados ni todas las circunscripciones. Por lo tanto, las negociaciones con movimientos locales determinar\u00e1n d\u00f3nde podr\u00e1 presentar candidatos la organizaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teleamazonas.com\/\">Teleamazonas<\/a> and <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<article id=\"N7\">\n  <h3>EN: Assembly prepares to consider committee review of Noboa\u2019s annual report<\/h3>\n  <p>Acting Assembly President <strong>Esteban Torres<\/strong> called a plenary session for <strong>July 21<\/strong> to consider the Economic Regime Committee\u2019s analysis of President <strong>Daniel Noboa\u2019s annual report to the nation<\/strong>. The report was prepared by a committee led by government-aligned legislators. The plenary must decide whether to approve a resolution based on the committee\u2019s conclusions. The available source did not provide the complete wording of the resolution before the vote. The proceeding forms part of the Assembly\u2019s institutional review of the president\u2019s annual accountability report. Subsequent reporting is required to confirm the final vote and any recommendations adopted by legislators.<\/p>\n\n  <h3>ES: La Asamblea se prepara para tratar la revisi\u00f3n del informe anual de Noboa<\/h3>\n  <p>El presidente encargado de la Asamblea, <strong>Esteban Torres<\/strong>, convoc\u00f3 una sesi\u00f3n plenaria para el <strong>21 de julio<\/strong> con el fin de tratar el an\u00e1lisis de la Comisi\u00f3n de R\u00e9gimen Econ\u00f3mico sobre el <strong>informe anual a la naci\u00f3n del presidente Daniel Noboa<\/strong>. El documento fue preparado por una comisi\u00f3n encabezada por legisladores cercanos al Gobierno. El pleno debe decidir si aprueba una resoluci\u00f3n basada en las conclusiones de la comisi\u00f3n. La fuente disponible no proporcion\u00f3 el texto completo de la resoluci\u00f3n antes de la votaci\u00f3n. El procedimiento forma parte de la revisi\u00f3n institucional que realiza la Asamblea sobre el informe anual de rendici\u00f3n de cuentas del presidente. Se requiere informaci\u00f3n posterior para confirmar la votaci\u00f3n final y las recomendaciones adoptadas.<\/p>\n\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expreso.ec\/\">Expreso<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<article id=\"N8\">\n  <h3>EN: Testimonial phase nears completion in the political trial against In\u00e9s Manzano<\/h3>\n  <p>The Assembly\u2019s Oversight Committee continued processing the political-trial request against former Environment and Energy Minister <strong>In\u00e9s Manzano<\/strong> on <strong>July 20<\/strong>. Of four people expected to provide testimony, only investigative journalist <strong>\u00c1lvaro Mart\u00edn Espinoza<\/strong> appeared. Infrastructure Minister and former acting Energy Minister <strong>Roberto Luque<\/strong>, former Energy Minister <strong>Antonio Gon\u00e7alves<\/strong>, and former CELEC manager <strong>Fabi\u00e1n Calero<\/strong> did not attend. The proceeding concerns alleged failures of duty connected with emergency electricity-generation contracts involving <strong>Progen and Austral Technical Management<\/strong>. Manzano\u2019s defence has argued that she requested intervention by the Comptroller General and took other actions after learning of possible problems. The committee was scheduled to meet again as the testimonial phase approached completion.<\/p>\n\n  <h3>ES: La fase testimonial se acerca a su conclusi\u00f3n en el juicio pol\u00edtico contra In\u00e9s Manzano<\/h3>\n  <p>La Comisi\u00f3n de Fiscalizaci\u00f3n de la Asamblea continu\u00f3 el <strong>20 de julio<\/strong> el tr\u00e1mite de la solicitud de juicio pol\u00edtico contra la exministra de Ambiente y Energ\u00eda <strong>In\u00e9s Manzano<\/strong>. De cuatro personas convocadas para rendir testimonio, \u00fanicamente compareci\u00f3 el periodista de investigaci\u00f3n <strong>\u00c1lvaro Mart\u00edn Espinoza<\/strong>. No asistieron el ministro de Infraestructura y exministro encargado de Energ\u00eda <strong>Roberto Luque<\/strong>, el exministro de Energ\u00eda <strong>Antonio Gon\u00e7alves<\/strong> y el exgerente de CELEC <strong>Fabi\u00e1n Calero<\/strong>. El proceso se refiere a un presunto incumplimiento de funciones relacionado con contratos de generaci\u00f3n el\u00e9ctrica de emergencia con <strong>Progen y Austral Technical Management<\/strong>. La defensa de Manzano ha sostenido que ella solicit\u00f3 la intervenci\u00f3n de la Contralor\u00eda General y tom\u00f3 otras medidas despu\u00e9s de conocer posibles problemas. La comisi\u00f3n ten\u00eda previsto reunirse nuevamente mientras la fase testimonial se acercaba a su conclusi\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecuavisa.com\/politica\/juicio-politico-ines-manzano-un-convocado-comparecio-comision-de-fiscalizacion-ecuador-20260720-0090.html\">Ecuavisa<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<article id=\"N10\">\n  <h3>EN: Daniel Noboa will attend Keiko Fujimori\u2019s inauguration in Peru<\/h3>\n  <p>President <strong>Daniel Noboa<\/strong> will attend the inauguration of Peru\u2019s president-elect <strong>Keiko Fujimori on July 28, 2026<\/strong>. Peruvian Foreign Minister <strong>Carlos Pareja<\/strong> confirmed Noboa\u2019s planned participation after meeting Fujimori at the headquarters of her Fuerza Popular party. Protocol events are scheduled between <strong>July 27 and July 29<\/strong>. Spain\u2019s King <strong>Felipe VI<\/strong> and presidents from several Latin American countries are also expected to attend. Noboa\u2019s participation provides an opportunity for bilateral and regional diplomatic meetings during Peru\u2019s transfer of power. The precise composition of the Ecuadorian delegation was not specified.<\/p>\n\n  <h3>ES: Daniel Noboa asistir\u00e1 a la posesi\u00f3n de Keiko Fujimori en Per\u00fa<\/h3>\n  <p>El presidente <strong>Daniel Noboa<\/strong> asistir\u00e1 a la posesi\u00f3n de la presidenta electa de Per\u00fa, <strong>Keiko Fujimori, el 28 de julio de 2026<\/strong>. El canciller peruano, <strong>Carlos Pareja<\/strong>, confirm\u00f3 la participaci\u00f3n prevista de Noboa despu\u00e9s de reunirse con Fujimori en la sede de su partido Fuerza Popular. Los actos protocolares est\u00e1n programados entre el <strong>27 y el 29 de julio<\/strong>. Tambi\u00e9n se espera la presencia del rey de Espa\u00f1a, <strong>Felipe VI<\/strong>, y de presidentes de varios pa\u00edses latinoamericanos. La participaci\u00f3n de Noboa ofrece una oportunidad para reuniones diplom\u00e1ticas bilaterales y regionales durante la transferencia de poder en Per\u00fa. No se especific\u00f3 la composici\u00f3n exacta de la delegaci\u00f3n ecuatoriana.<\/p>\n\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elcomercio.com\/actualidad\/politica\/daniel-noboa-asistira-posesion-keiko-fujimori-peru\/\">El Comercio<\/a> and <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<article id=\"N13\">\n  <h3>EN: Borb\u00f3n officially becomes Ecuador\u2019s 223rd canton<\/h3>\n  <p>The <strong>Law Creating the Canton of Borb\u00f3n<\/strong> was published in the Official Registry on <strong>July 20, 2026<\/strong>. Borb\u00f3n consequently became <strong>Ecuador\u2019s 223rd canton<\/strong> and the <strong>eighth canton of Esmeraldas Province<\/strong>. The National Assembly had approved its creation unanimously with <strong>139 votes<\/strong>, following citizen support expressed in the <strong>November 16, 2025 consultation<\/strong>. The new canton has approximately <strong>34,610 residents<\/strong>. The central government must transfer resources and competencies to the new municipal government. The CNE must also call elections for Borb\u00f3n\u2019s mayor and councillors.<\/p>\n\n  <h3>ES: Borb\u00f3n se convierte oficialmente en el cant\u00f3n 223 de Ecuador<\/h3>\n  <p>La <strong>Ley de Creaci\u00f3n del Cant\u00f3n Borb\u00f3n<\/strong> fue publicada en el Registro Oficial el <strong>20 de julio de 2026<\/strong>. Borb\u00f3n se convirti\u00f3 as\u00ed en el <strong>cant\u00f3n 223 de Ecuador<\/strong> y en el <strong>octavo cant\u00f3n de la provincia de Esmeraldas<\/strong>. La Asamblea Nacional hab\u00eda aprobado su creaci\u00f3n por unanimidad, con <strong>139 votos<\/strong>, despu\u00e9s del respaldo ciudadano expresado en la <strong>consulta del 16 de noviembre de 2025<\/strong>. El nuevo cant\u00f3n tiene aproximadamente <strong>34.610 habitantes<\/strong>. El Gobierno central deber\u00e1 transferir recursos y competencias al nuevo gobierno municipal. El CNE tambi\u00e9n deber\u00e1 convocar elecciones para alcalde y concejales de Borb\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecuavisa.com\/ecuador\/borbon-octavo-canton-esmeraldas-conformada-nueva-jurisdiccion-ecuador-20260720-0068.html\">Ecuavisa<\/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=\"N21\">\n  <h3>EN: Ethanol, waste collection and insurance rank among major public-purchasing categories<\/h3>\n  <p>A review of Ecuador\u2019s public-procurement market identified <strong>ethanol, waste-collection services and insurance<\/strong> among the major categories purchased from private suppliers. The contracts reflect recurring government demand for fuel inputs, municipal sanitation and risk coverage. The accessible report did not provide the complete value of each category, the principal suppliers or the period used for all comparisons. Procurement totals can include contracts issued by different national and local institutions. More detailed contract information would be required to determine market concentration or whether individual suppliers received an unusually large share. The data can nevertheless help identify sectors with substantial dependence on state purchasing.<\/p>\n\n  <h3>ES: El etanol, la recolecci\u00f3n de residuos y los seguros figuran entre las principales compras p\u00fablicas<\/h3>\n  <p>Una revisi\u00f3n del mercado de contrataci\u00f3n p\u00fablica de Ecuador identific\u00f3 al <strong>etanol, los servicios de recolecci\u00f3n de residuos y los seguros<\/strong> entre las principales categor\u00edas adquiridas a proveedores privados. Los contratos reflejan una demanda gubernamental recurrente de insumos para combustibles, servicios municipales de limpieza y cobertura de riesgos. El informe accesible no present\u00f3 el valor completo de cada categor\u00eda, los principales proveedores ni el per\u00edodo utilizado para todas las comparaciones. Los totales de contrataci\u00f3n pueden incluir contratos de diferentes instituciones nacionales y locales. Se necesitar\u00edan datos contractuales m\u00e1s detallados para determinar la concentraci\u00f3n del mercado o si ciertos proveedores recibieron una proporci\u00f3n inusualmente alta. Sin embargo, la informaci\u00f3n permite identificar sectores con una dependencia considerable de las compras estatales.<\/p>\n\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.primicias.ec\/economia\/\">Primicias<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<article id=\"N22\">\n  <h3>EN: Fiscal, employment and investment challenges remain for the government\u2019s final two years<\/h3>\n  <p>An economic review identified fiscal financing, employment, private investment and implementation of structural measures among the government\u2019s unresolved priorities. The administration must service public obligations while financing security, health, education and other public services. Businesses and workers are also awaiting clearer implementation of investment and employment policies. The accessible version did not provide a complete deficit figure, debt projection or list of pending laws. The analysis represents an assessment by the publication rather than a new government decree or official statistical release. Decisions in the remaining two years will depend on revenue, financing conditions, legislative support and the government\u2019s administrative capacity.<\/p>\n\n  <h3>ES: Persisten desaf\u00edos fiscales, laborales y de inversi\u00f3n para los dos \u00faltimos a\u00f1os del Gobierno<\/h3>\n  <p>Una revisi\u00f3n econ\u00f3mica identific\u00f3 el financiamiento fiscal, el empleo, la inversi\u00f3n privada y la aplicaci\u00f3n de medidas estructurales entre las prioridades pendientes del Gobierno. La administraci\u00f3n debe cumplir sus obligaciones p\u00fablicas mientras financia la seguridad, la salud, la educaci\u00f3n y otros servicios. Las empresas y los trabajadores tambi\u00e9n esperan una aplicaci\u00f3n m\u00e1s clara de las pol\u00edticas de inversi\u00f3n y empleo. La versi\u00f3n accesible no proporcion\u00f3 una cifra completa del d\u00e9ficit, una proyecci\u00f3n de deuda ni una lista de todas las leyes pendientes. El contenido corresponde a una evaluaci\u00f3n del medio y no a un nuevo decreto gubernamental ni a una publicaci\u00f3n estad\u00edstica oficial. Las decisiones de los dos a\u00f1os restantes depender\u00e1n de los ingresos, las condiciones de financiamiento, el apoyo legislativo y la capacidad administrativa del Gobierno.<\/p>\n\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.primicias.ec\/economia\/\">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: Ecuador and Colombia call for deeper Andean Community integration<\/h3>\n  <p>Representatives of <strong>Ecuador and Colombia<\/strong> called for deeper economic and institutional integration within the <strong>Andean Community<\/strong>. The stated objectives include reducing barriers to cross-border trade, strengthening regional supply chains and improving cooperation among member states. The accessible report did not identify a newly signed treaty, binding resolution or specific tariff change. The statements therefore represent a political and diplomatic commitment rather than an immediately enforceable measure. Any practical change would require technical negotiations and approval through the Andean Community\u2019s institutions. The next steps may include sector-specific agreements on trade, transport, customs or regional security.<\/p>\n\n  <h3>ES: Ecuador y Colombia solicitan una integraci\u00f3n m\u00e1s profunda dentro de la Comunidad Andina<\/h3>\n  <p>Representantes de <strong>Ecuador y Colombia<\/strong> pidieron una integraci\u00f3n econ\u00f3mica e institucional m\u00e1s profunda dentro de la <strong>Comunidad Andina<\/strong>. Los objetivos declarados incluyen reducir las barreras al comercio fronterizo, fortalecer las cadenas regionales de suministro y mejorar la cooperaci\u00f3n entre los Estados miembros. El informe accesible no identific\u00f3 un nuevo tratado firmado, una resoluci\u00f3n vinculante ni un cambio arancelario espec\u00edfico. Por lo tanto, las declaraciones representan un compromiso pol\u00edtico y diplom\u00e1tico y no una medida de aplicaci\u00f3n inmediata. Cualquier cambio pr\u00e1ctico requerir\u00e1 negociaciones t\u00e9cnicas y aprobaci\u00f3n mediante las instituciones de la Comunidad Andina. Los pr\u00f3ximos pasos podr\u00edan incluir acuerdos sectoriales sobre comercio, transporte, aduanas o seguridad regional.<\/p>\n\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.primicias.ec\/economia\/\">Primicias<\/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=\"N9\">\n  <h3>EN: Ecuador takes anti-crime and illegal-mining proposal to the UN Security Council<\/h3>\n  <p>Foreign Minister <strong>Roberto Kury<\/strong> travelled to New York to present Ecuador\u2019s position before the <strong>United Nations Security Council<\/strong>. He was scheduled to participate in a debate titled <strong>\u201cThe governance of natural resources: a foundation for peace, security and prosperity.\u201d<\/strong> Ecuador\u2019s proposal emphasizes international cooperation against transnational organized crime, illegal mining and illicit economies connected with natural-resource supply chains. The Foreign Ministry said Kury would promote improved traceability, stronger international mechanisms and cooperation supporting peace and sustainable development. His agenda also included meetings with UN General Assembly President <strong>Annalena Baerbock<\/strong> and Deputy Secretary-General <strong>Amina J. Mohammed<\/strong>. Kury was also expected to inspect consular services for Ecuadorians in New Jersey.<\/p>\n\n  <h3>ES: Ecuador lleva al Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU una propuesta contra el crimen y la miner\u00eda ilegal<\/h3>\n  <p>El canciller <strong>Roberto Kury<\/strong> viaj\u00f3 a Nueva York para presentar la posici\u00f3n de Ecuador ante el <strong>Consejo de Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas<\/strong>. Ten\u00eda previsto participar en un debate titulado <strong>\u201cLa gobernanza de los recursos naturales: fundamento de la paz, la seguridad y la prosperidad\u201d<\/strong>. La propuesta ecuatoriana enfatiza la cooperaci\u00f3n internacional contra el crimen organizado transnacional, la miner\u00eda ilegal y las econom\u00edas il\u00edcitas vinculadas con las cadenas de suministro de recursos naturales. La Canciller\u00eda se\u00f1al\u00f3 que Kury promover\u00eda una mejor trazabilidad, mecanismos internacionales m\u00e1s s\u00f3lidos y cooperaci\u00f3n para apoyar la paz y el desarrollo sostenible. Su agenda tambi\u00e9n inclu\u00eda reuniones con la presidenta de la Asamblea General de la ONU, <strong>Annalena Baerbock<\/strong>, y la secretaria general adjunta, <strong>Amina J. Mohammed<\/strong>. Kury tambi\u00e9n deb\u00eda revisar los servicios consulares para ecuatorianos en Nueva Jersey.<\/p>\n\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecuavisa.com\/politica\/ecuador-llevara-onu-propuesta-crimen-organizado-20260720-0078.html\">Ecuavisa<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<article id=\"N11\">\n  <h3>EN: National Court denies habeas corpus for Aquiles \u00c1lvarez<\/h3>\n  <p>The <strong>National Court of Justice<\/strong> rejected a habeas corpus action filed on behalf of <strong>Aquiles \u00c1lvarez<\/strong>. The court upheld a previous decision by a tribunal in <strong>Santa Elena<\/strong> refusing to revoke the preventive-detention order imposed in the <strong>Grillete case<\/strong>. Habeas corpus was used to challenge the legality or conditions of the detention, but the judges concluded that the requirements for granting relief were not met. The decision does not determine \u00c1lvarez\u2019s guilt or innocence in the underlying criminal case. It leaves the preventive-detention order in force while the principal proceedings continue.<\/p>\n\n  <h3>ES: La Corte Nacional niega el h\u00e1beas corpus a Aquiles \u00c1lvarez<\/h3>\n  <p>La <strong>Corte Nacional de Justicia<\/strong> rechaz\u00f3 una acci\u00f3n de h\u00e1beas corpus presentada a favor de <strong>Aquiles \u00c1lvarez<\/strong>. El tribunal ratific\u00f3 una decisi\u00f3n anterior de un tribunal de <strong>Santa Elena<\/strong> que se neg\u00f3 a revocar la orden de prisi\u00f3n preventiva dictada en el <strong>caso Grillete<\/strong>. El h\u00e1beas corpus buscaba cuestionar la legalidad o las condiciones de la detenci\u00f3n, pero los jueces concluyeron que no se cumpl\u00edan los requisitos para conceder el recurso. La decisi\u00f3n no determina la culpabilidad o inocencia de \u00c1lvarez en el proceso penal subyacente. La prisi\u00f3n preventiva se mantiene mientras contin\u00faa la causa principal.<\/p>\n\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecuavisa.com\/noticias\/politica\/\">Ecuavisa<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teleamazonas.com\/\">Teleamazonas<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<article id=\"N12\">\n  <h3>EN: Triple A trial resumes July 24 after another defence-evidence session<\/h3>\n  <p>Defence lawyers completed another stage of evidence in the <strong>Triple A case<\/strong>, and the trial is scheduled to resume on <strong>July 24<\/strong>. Prosecutors withdrew several evidentiary items they had previously announced, including testimony from an official of the <strong>Internal Revenue Service<\/strong>. The available report did not specify the full number of withdrawn items or provide a complete summary of all defence testimony. Removing evidence from the prosecution\u2019s announced list does not by itself establish the outcome of the case. Judges must still evaluate the evidence and arguments presented by all parties before issuing a ruling.<\/p>\n\n  <h3>ES: El juicio del caso Triple A se retomar\u00e1 el 24 de julio despu\u00e9s de otra jornada de pruebas de las defensas<\/h3>\n  <p>Los abogados defensores completaron otra etapa de presentaci\u00f3n de pruebas en el <strong>caso Triple A<\/strong>, y el juicio se retomar\u00e1 el <strong>24 de julio<\/strong>. La Fiscal\u00eda desisti\u00f3 de varios elementos probatorios que hab\u00eda anunciado anteriormente, incluido el testimonio de un funcionario del <strong>Servicio de Rentas Internas<\/strong>. El informe disponible no indic\u00f3 el n\u00famero total de pruebas retiradas ni present\u00f3 un resumen completo de todos los testimonios de la defensa. El retiro de pruebas de la lista anunciada por la Fiscal\u00eda no determina por s\u00ed solo el resultado del caso. Los jueces todav\u00eda deben evaluar las pruebas y los argumentos presentados por todas las partes antes de emitir una decisi\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecuavisa.com\/noticias\/politica\/\">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: Armed Forces receive first P\u00e1ramo patrol vehicle assembled in Ecuador<\/h3>\n  <p>Ecuador\u2019s Armed Forces presented their first domestically assembled <strong>P\u00e1ramo military patrol vehicle<\/strong>. The vehicle is a pickup truck adapted for military patrols and security operations. Officials presented the assembly as a step toward strengthening national technical and industrial participation in defence equipment. The accessible report did not specify the contract value, manufacturer, armour standard or number of additional vehicles planned. It also did not state whether the first vehicle had completed operational testing. The Armed Forces are expected to evaluate or incorporate it into field operations.<\/p>\n\n  <h3>ES: Las Fuerzas Armadas reciben el primer veh\u00edculo de patrulla P\u00e1ramo ensamblado en Ecuador<\/h3>\n  <p>Las Fuerzas Armadas de Ecuador presentaron su primer <strong>veh\u00edculo de patrulla militar P\u00e1ramo ensamblado en el pa\u00eds<\/strong>. El veh\u00edculo es una camioneta adaptada para patrullajes militares y operaciones de seguridad. Las autoridades presentaron el ensamblaje como un paso para fortalecer la participaci\u00f3n t\u00e9cnica e industrial nacional en equipos de defensa. El informe accesible no especific\u00f3 el valor del contrato, el fabricante, el nivel de blindaje ni el n\u00famero de veh\u00edculos adicionales previstos. Tampoco indic\u00f3 si la primera unidad hab\u00eda completado las pruebas operativas. Se espera que las Fuerzas Armadas la eval\u00faen o la incorporen a operaciones de campo.<\/p>\n\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<article id=\"N15\">\n  <h3>EN: Military reports destruction of more than 100,000 coca plants<\/h3>\n  <p>Ecuador\u2019s Armed Forces reported destroying more than <strong>100,000 coca plants<\/strong> during operations near the northern border with Colombia. The Defence Ministry estimated that the eradication caused approximately <strong>USD 1.2 million<\/strong> in losses to illicit economies. The available summary did not identify every site, the exact dates of the operations or whether arrests occurred. Officials presented the action as part of efforts to prevent Ecuadorian territory from being used for illegal cultivation and financing organized crime. The figures are government estimates and were not independently verified in the accessible material. Military monitoring and eradication operations are expected to continue in the border region.<\/p>\n\n  <h3>ES: Los militares informan la destrucci\u00f3n de m\u00e1s de 100.000 plantas de coca<\/h3>\n  <p>Las Fuerzas Armadas de Ecuador informaron la destrucci\u00f3n de m\u00e1s de <strong>100.000 plantas de coca<\/strong> durante operaciones cerca de la frontera norte con Colombia. El Ministerio de Defensa estim\u00f3 que la erradicaci\u00f3n caus\u00f3 aproximadamente <strong>USD 1,2 millones<\/strong> en p\u00e9rdidas a las econom\u00edas il\u00edcitas. El resumen disponible no identific\u00f3 todos los lugares, las fechas exactas de las operaciones ni si se produjeron detenciones. Las autoridades presentaron la acci\u00f3n como parte de los esfuerzos para impedir que territorio ecuatoriano sea utilizado para cultivos ilegales y para financiar al crimen organizado. Las cifras son estimaciones gubernamentales y no fueron verificadas independientemente en el material accesible. Se espera que contin\u00faen las operaciones militares de vigilancia y erradicaci\u00f3n en la zona fronteriza.<\/p>\n\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.primicias.ec\/sucesos\/\">Primicias<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<article id=\"N16\">\n  <h3>EN: ECU 911 reports up to 64% rise in domestic-violence emergencies during the World Cup<\/h3>\n  <p><strong>ECU 911<\/strong> reported that domestic- and gender-violence emergencies rose during Ecuador\u2019s World Cup matches, with an increase of as much as <strong>64%<\/strong>. The report identified women and children as the groups most frequently affected. Authorities and specialists cited alcohol consumption, frustration and stress as major risk factors during and after high-tension football matches. The available material did not provide a complete province-by-province breakdown or the total number of calls used to calculate the percentage. The figure represents reported emergencies and may not capture incidents that were never reported. The data may be used to strengthen prevention and emergency staffing during future major sporting events.<\/p>\n\n  <h3>ES: El ECU 911 informa un aumento de hasta 64 % en emergencias por violencia intrafamiliar durante el Mundial<\/h3>\n  <p>El <strong>ECU 911<\/strong> inform\u00f3 que las emergencias por violencia intrafamiliar y de g\u00e9nero aumentaron durante los partidos de Ecuador en el Mundial, con un incremento de hasta <strong>64 %<\/strong>. El informe identific\u00f3 a mujeres y ni\u00f1os como los grupos afectados con mayor frecuencia. Las autoridades y especialistas se\u00f1alaron el consumo de alcohol, la frustraci\u00f3n y el estr\u00e9s como principales factores de riesgo durante y despu\u00e9s de partidos de alta tensi\u00f3n. El material disponible no present\u00f3 un desglose completo por provincia ni el n\u00famero total de llamadas utilizado para calcular el porcentaje. La cifra corresponde a emergencias reportadas y puede no incluir los incidentes que nunca fueron denunciados. Los datos pueden utilizarse para fortalecer la prevenci\u00f3n y la atenci\u00f3n de emergencias durante futuros eventos deportivos importantes.<\/p>\n\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teleamazonas.com\/actualidad\/noticias\/seguridad\/ecuador-incremento-violencia-intrafamiliar-mundial-123227\/\">Teleamazonas<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<article id=\"L1\">\n  <h3>EN: Amnesty International requests investigation of possible US involvement in disappearance of Manab\u00ed fishermen<\/h3>\n  <p><strong>Amnesty International<\/strong> asked Ecuadorian and United States authorities to clarify the disappearance of fishermen from <strong>Manab\u00ed<\/strong> and investigate whether US personnel or operations had any involvement. The organization criticized what it described as insufficient investigative progress in Ecuador. The possible US connection is an allegation requiring investigation and has not been established as fact. The accessible summary did not specify the number and names of all missing fishermen, the precise disappearance date or the maritime location. Families continue to require information about the searches, evidence gathered and actions taken by both governments. Amnesty\u2019s request places pressure on Ecuador and the United States to disclose relevant operational information and conduct a credible investigation.<\/p>\n\n  <h3>ES: Amnist\u00eda Internacional solicita investigar una posible participaci\u00f3n de Estados Unidos en la desaparici\u00f3n de pescadores de Manab\u00ed<\/h3>\n  <p><strong>Amnist\u00eda Internacional<\/strong> pidi\u00f3 a las autoridades de Ecuador y Estados Unidos esclarecer la desaparici\u00f3n de pescadores de <strong>Manab\u00ed<\/strong> e investigar si personal u operaciones estadounidenses tuvieron alguna participaci\u00f3n. La organizaci\u00f3n cuestion\u00f3 lo que describi\u00f3 como avances insuficientes de la investigaci\u00f3n en Ecuador. La posible conexi\u00f3n estadounidense es una denuncia que debe investigarse y no ha sido establecida como un hecho. El resumen accesible no especific\u00f3 el n\u00famero y los nombres de todos los pescadores desaparecidos, la fecha exacta de la desaparici\u00f3n ni el lugar mar\u00edtimo. Las familias contin\u00faan necesitando informaci\u00f3n sobre las b\u00fasquedas, las pruebas recopiladas y las acciones tomadas por ambos gobiernos. La solicitud de Amnist\u00eda aumenta la presi\u00f3n para que Ecuador y Estados Unidos divulguen informaci\u00f3n operativa pertinente y realicen una investigaci\u00f3n cre\u00edble.<\/p>\n\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecuavisa.com\/noticias\/ecuador\">Ecuavisa<\/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=\"N17\">\n  <h3>EN: Health Ministry activates measles surveillance in Cuenca<\/h3>\n  <p>The <strong>Ministry of Public Health<\/strong> activated epidemiological surveillance in <strong>Cuenca, Azuay<\/strong>, following identification of a suspected measles case. A suspected case is not the same as a laboratory-confirmed infection. Health teams must verify the diagnosis, identify close contacts and determine whether additional vaccination or containment measures are needed. The accessible report did not specify the patient\u2019s age, neighbourhood, travel history, vaccination status or laboratory-result date. Measles investigations generally require rapid action because the virus is highly contagious. Further information from the ministry is needed to establish whether the case was confirmed or discarded.<\/p>\n\n  <h3>ES: El Ministerio de Salud activa la vigilancia por un caso sospechoso de sarampi\u00f3n en Cuenca<\/h3>\n  <p>El <strong>Ministerio de Salud P\u00fablica<\/strong> activ\u00f3 la vigilancia epidemiol\u00f3gica en <strong>Cuenca, Azuay<\/strong>, despu\u00e9s de identificar un caso sospechoso de sarampi\u00f3n. Un caso sospechoso no equivale a una infecci\u00f3n confirmada por laboratorio. Los equipos sanitarios deben verificar el diagn\u00f3stico, identificar a los contactos cercanos y determinar si se requieren medidas adicionales de vacunaci\u00f3n o contenci\u00f3n. El informe accesible no especific\u00f3 la edad del paciente, el sector de residencia, sus antecedentes de viaje, su estado de vacunaci\u00f3n ni la fecha prevista para el resultado de laboratorio. Las investigaciones de sarampi\u00f3n requieren una respuesta r\u00e1pida porque el virus es altamente contagioso. Se necesita informaci\u00f3n posterior del ministerio para establecer si el caso fue confirmado o descartado.<\/p>\n\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecuavisa.com\/noticias\">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=\"N1\">\n  <h3>EN: Ecuador raises El Ni\u00f1o alert to orange and announces USD 600 million for preparedness<\/h3>\n  <p>The <strong>National Emergency Operations Committee<\/strong>, chaired by Infrastructure and Transportation Minister <strong>Roberto Luque<\/strong>, raised the alert associated with a possible <strong>El Ni\u00f1o<\/strong> event from yellow to orange on <strong>July 20, 2026<\/strong>. The measure covers <strong>17 provinces, 143 cantons and 491 parishes<\/strong> considered particularly susceptible to flooding, landslides and other effects. Risk Management Secretary <strong>Carolina Lozano<\/strong> participated in the COE meeting. Officials said the decision followed rising Pacific Ocean temperatures identified through national and international monitoring. The government reported that approximately <strong>USD 600 million<\/strong> would be directed toward preparedness and response measures, although the source did not provide a complete program-by-program breakdown. Authorities stressed that there was still no confirmed date for the beginning of the principal El Ni\u00f1o-related rains.<\/p>\n\n  <h3>ES: Ecuador eleva a naranja la alerta por El Ni\u00f1o y anuncia USD 600 millones para preparaci\u00f3n<\/h3>\n  <p>El <strong>Comit\u00e9 de Operaciones de Emergencia Nacional<\/strong>, presidido por el ministro de Infraestructura y Transporte, <strong>Roberto Luque<\/strong>, elev\u00f3 de amarilla a naranja la alerta asociada con un posible evento de <strong>El Ni\u00f1o<\/strong> el <strong>20 de julio de 2026<\/strong>. La medida abarca <strong>17 provincias, 143 cantones y 491 parroquias<\/strong> consideradas especialmente susceptibles a inundaciones, deslizamientos y otras afectaciones. La secretaria de Gesti\u00f3n de Riesgos, <strong>Carolina Lozano<\/strong>, particip\u00f3 en la reuni\u00f3n del COE. Las autoridades dijeron que la decisi\u00f3n respondi\u00f3 al aumento de la temperatura del oc\u00e9ano Pac\u00edfico identificado mediante el monitoreo nacional e internacional. El Gobierno inform\u00f3 que aproximadamente <strong>USD 600 millones<\/strong> se destinar\u00edan a medidas de preparaci\u00f3n y respuesta, aunque la fuente no present\u00f3 un desglose completo por programa. Las autoridades recalcaron que todav\u00eda no existe una fecha confirmada para el inicio de las principales lluvias relacionadas con El Ni\u00f1o.<\/p>\n\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.primicias.ec\/sociedad\/ecuador-alerta-naranja-fenomeno-elnino-lluvias-coe-gobierno-secretaria-riesgos-128451\/\">Primicias<\/a> and <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<article id=\"A1\">\n  <h3>EN: Orange El Ni\u00f1o alert covers 143 cantons and 491 parishes<\/h3>\n  <p>The orange alert applies to <strong>143 cantons and 491 parishes in 17 provinces<\/strong>. The affected territories are predominantly areas below approximately <strong>1,500 metres above sea level<\/strong> with historical susceptibility to floods and mass movements. In <strong>Azuay<\/strong>, the listed cantons include <strong>Cuenca, Camilo Ponce Enr\u00edquez, Gir\u00f3n, Nab\u00f3n, O\u00f1a, Pucar\u00e1 and Santa Isabel<\/strong>. The alert also includes numerous coastal cantons, including areas of <strong>Manab\u00ed<\/strong>, although the complete parish-by-parish Manab\u00ed list is extensive. Provincial and cantonal COEs are expected to strengthen prevention, review response plans and coordinate protection for exposed communities. The alert represents a preparedness measure and does not mean that severe impacts have already begun.<\/p>\n\n  <h3>ES: La alerta naranja por El Ni\u00f1o abarca 143 cantones y 491 parroquias<\/h3>\n  <p>La alerta naranja se aplica a <strong>143 cantones y 491 parroquias de 17 provincias<\/strong>. Los territorios afectados son principalmente zonas ubicadas por debajo de aproximadamente <strong>1.500 metros sobre el nivel del mar<\/strong>, con susceptibilidad hist\u00f3rica a inundaciones y movimientos en masa. En <strong>Azuay<\/strong>, los cantones incluidos son <strong>Cuenca, Camilo Ponce Enr\u00edquez, Gir\u00f3n, Nab\u00f3n, O\u00f1a, Pucar\u00e1 y Santa Isabel<\/strong>. La alerta tambi\u00e9n incluye numerosos cantones costeros, entre ellos sectores de <strong>Manab\u00ed<\/strong>, aunque el listado completo parroquia por parroquia es extenso. Se espera que los COE provinciales y cantonales fortalezcan la prevenci\u00f3n, revisen sus planes de respuesta y coordinen la protecci\u00f3n de las comunidades expuestas. La alerta es una medida de preparaci\u00f3n y no significa que las afectaciones graves ya hayan comenzado.<\/p>\n\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.primicias.ec\/sociedad\/cantones-provincias-ecuador-alerta-naranja-fenomeno-nino-clima-coe-128462\/\">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: Heavy rain forecast for parts of the Coast and Amazon through July 24<\/h3>\n  <p><strong>INAMHI<\/strong> forecast renewed heavy rainfall in parts of Ecuador\u2019s <strong>Coast and Amazon between July 20 and July 24<\/strong>. The forecast coincides with the government\u2019s decision to raise the El Ni\u00f1o alert, but meteorological authorities cautioned that individual rain episodes should not automatically be treated as the beginning of the event\u2019s principal effects. Areas with saturated soil may face localized flooding, rapid river rises and landslides. The available report did not provide a complete canton-by-canton forecast for <strong>Manab\u00ed or Loja<\/strong>. Residents in exposed areas should follow updated INAMHI and Risk Management notices and avoid flooded roads, unstable slopes and swollen waterways.<\/p>\n\n  <h3>ES: Se pronostican lluvias fuertes en sectores de la Costa y Amazon\u00eda hasta el 24 de julio<\/h3>\n  <p>El <strong>INAMHI<\/strong> pronostic\u00f3 nuevas lluvias fuertes en sectores de la <strong>Costa y Amazon\u00eda entre el 20 y el 24 de julio<\/strong>. El pron\u00f3stico coincide con la decisi\u00f3n gubernamental de elevar la alerta por El Ni\u00f1o, pero las autoridades meteorol\u00f3gicas advirtieron que cada episodio de lluvia no debe interpretarse autom\u00e1ticamente como el inicio de los principales efectos del evento. Las zonas con suelos saturados pueden enfrentar inundaciones localizadas, crecidas r\u00e1pidas de r\u00edos y deslizamientos. El informe disponible no present\u00f3 un pron\u00f3stico completo cant\u00f3n por cant\u00f3n para <strong>Manab\u00ed o Loja<\/strong>. Los residentes de zonas expuestas deben seguir las actualizaciones del INAMHI y de Gesti\u00f3n de Riesgos y evitar v\u00edas inundadas, laderas inestables y cursos de agua crecidos.<\/p>\n\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.primicias.ec\/sociedad\/\">Primicias<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<h2>\ud83c\udf93 Educaci\u00f3n \u2013 Schools, Universities, and Research<\/h2>\n\n<article id=\"N18\">\n  <h3>EN: Higher Education Council orders 90-day intervention at Amawtay Wasi University<\/h3>\n  <p>The <strong>Higher Education Council<\/strong> ordered a <strong>90-day intervention<\/strong> at <strong>Amawtay Wasi University<\/strong> and appointed a new rector during the process. The measure allows the regulator to examine and address administrative, academic or governance problems identified at the institution. Students and employees may be affected by changes in management, but the accessible summary did not describe any suspension of classes. The specific findings that justified the intervention were not fully available. The intervention team is expected to assess operations and recommend or implement corrective measures. A final report should determine whether additional regulatory action is necessary.<\/p>\n\n  <h3>ES: El Consejo de Educaci\u00f3n Superior dispone una intervenci\u00f3n de 90 d\u00edas en la Universidad Amawtay Wasi<\/h3>\n  <p>El <strong>Consejo de Educaci\u00f3n Superior<\/strong> dispuso una <strong>intervenci\u00f3n de 90 d\u00edas<\/strong> en la <strong>Universidad Amawtay Wasi<\/strong> y nombr\u00f3 a un nuevo rector durante el proceso. La medida permite al organismo regulador examinar y corregir problemas administrativos, acad\u00e9micos o de gobernanza identificados en la instituci\u00f3n. Los estudiantes y trabajadores pueden verse afectados por cambios en la administraci\u00f3n, pero el resumen accesible no indic\u00f3 que las clases fueran suspendidas. Los hallazgos espec\u00edficos que justificaron la intervenci\u00f3n no estuvieron disponibles en su totalidad. Se espera que el equipo interventor eval\u00fae las operaciones y recomiende o aplique medidas correctivas. Un informe final deber\u00e1 determinar si son necesarias otras acciones regulatorias.<\/p>\n\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.primicias.ec\/sociedad\/\">Primicias<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<article id=\"N19\">\n  <h3>EN: Admission evaluation for public institutes and conservatories runs July 21\u201323<\/h3>\n  <p>Applicants to Ecuador\u2019s public technical and technological institutes and conservatories are scheduled to complete their admissions evaluation between <strong>July 21 and July 23, 2026<\/strong>. Applicants must follow the date, time and platform instructions assigned through the national admissions process. The evaluation contributes to the allocation of available places in technical and artistic higher education. The accessible report did not specify the total number of applicants or vacancies. Candidates who experience technical or identification problems must use the official support channels established by education authorities. Scores and later placement stages will follow the evaluation period.<\/p>\n\n  <h3>ES: La evaluaci\u00f3n de ingreso a institutos y conservatorios p\u00fablicos se realiza del 21 al 23 de julio<\/h3>\n  <p>Los aspirantes a institutos t\u00e9cnicos y tecnol\u00f3gicos p\u00fablicos y conservatorios de Ecuador deben completar su evaluaci\u00f3n de ingreso entre el <strong>21 y el 23 de julio de 2026<\/strong>. Los postulantes deben seguir la fecha, hora e instrucciones de la plataforma asignadas mediante el proceso nacional de admisi\u00f3n. La evaluaci\u00f3n contribuye a la asignaci\u00f3n de cupos disponibles en la educaci\u00f3n superior t\u00e9cnica y art\u00edstica. El informe accesible no especific\u00f3 el n\u00famero total de postulantes ni de vacantes. Los candidatos que tengan problemas t\u00e9cnicos o de identificaci\u00f3n deber\u00e1n utilizar los canales oficiales de asistencia establecidos por las autoridades educativas. Despu\u00e9s de la evaluaci\u00f3n se publicar\u00e1n los resultados y continuar\u00e1n las siguientes etapas de asignaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.primicias.ec\/sociedad\/\">Primicias<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n<article id=\"N20\">\n  <h3>EN: Sierra-Amazon\u00eda sibling-reunification transfer process begins July 21<\/h3>\n  <p>The Education Ministry opened the sibling-reunification transfer process for the <strong>Sierra-Amazon\u00eda school regime on July 21<\/strong>. Parents or guardians may request that siblings be placed in the same school or secondary institution. Approval depends on the verification of family and enrolment information and the availability of places at the requested institution. The process does not guarantee every requested transfer. The accessible summary did not specify a final application deadline. Families must complete the procedure through the official Education Ministry system and monitor the result of their request.<\/p>\n\n  <h3>ES: El proceso de reunificaci\u00f3n de hermanos en el r\u00e9gimen Sierra-Amazon\u00eda comienza el 21 de julio<\/h3>\n  <p>El Ministerio de Educaci\u00f3n abri\u00f3 el <strong>21 de julio<\/strong> el proceso de traslado por reunificaci\u00f3n de hermanos en el r\u00e9gimen escolar <strong>Sierra-Amazon\u00eda<\/strong>. Los padres o representantes pueden solicitar que los hermanos sean ubicados en la misma escuela o colegio. La aprobaci\u00f3n depende de la verificaci\u00f3n de los datos familiares y de matr\u00edcula, adem\u00e1s de la disponibilidad de cupos en la instituci\u00f3n solicitada. El proceso no garantiza que todas las solicitudes de traslado sean aceptadas. El resumen accesible no especific\u00f3 la fecha final para presentar solicitudes. Las familias deben completar el tr\u00e1mite mediante el sistema oficial del Ministerio de Educaci\u00f3n y revisar posteriormente el resultado.<\/p>\n\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.primicias.ec\/sociedad\/\">Primicias<\/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=\"C1\">\n  <h3>EN: \u201cEstratos Vivos\u201d selected as design for Ecuador\u2019s new National Museum<\/h3>\n  <p>The proposal <strong>\u201cEstratos Vivos\u201d<\/strong> was selected as the winning design for Ecuador\u2019s planned new National Museum in <strong>Quito<\/strong>. A professional jury accounted for <strong>85% of the final evaluation<\/strong>, while the public vote represented <strong>15%<\/strong>. The future museum is intended to house, conserve and exhibit parts of a national collection containing more than <strong>one million cultural objects<\/strong>. Selection of the concept does not mean construction will begin immediately. Authorities must still complete technical designs, budgets, procurement and construction planning. The available report did not provide a final construction value or opening date.<\/p>\n\n  <h3>ES: \u201cEstratos Vivos\u201d es seleccionado como dise\u00f1o del nuevo Museo Nacional de Ecuador<\/h3>\n  <p>La propuesta <strong>\u201cEstratos Vivos\u201d<\/strong> fue seleccionada como dise\u00f1o ganador del nuevo Museo Nacional de Ecuador previsto para <strong>Quito<\/strong>. Un jurado profesional represent\u00f3 el <strong>85 % de la evaluaci\u00f3n final<\/strong>, mientras la votaci\u00f3n p\u00fablica correspondi\u00f3 al <strong>15 %<\/strong>. El futuro museo busca albergar, conservar y exhibir partes de una colecci\u00f3n nacional que contiene m\u00e1s de <strong>un mill\u00f3n de bienes culturales<\/strong>. La selecci\u00f3n del concepto no significa que la construcci\u00f3n comenzar\u00e1 inmediatamente. Las autoridades todav\u00eda deben completar los dise\u00f1os t\u00e9cnicos, presupuestos, contrataci\u00f3n y planificaci\u00f3n de la obra. El informe disponible no proporcion\u00f3 el valor final de construcci\u00f3n ni una fecha de apertura.<\/p>\n\n  <p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expreso.ec\/\">Expreso<\/a><\/p>\n  <p><a href=\"#top\">Return to Top \/ Volver arriba<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction \/ Introducci\u00f3n EN: Ecuador raised the alert for a possible El Ni\u00f1o event from yellow to orange across 17 [&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-3972","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\/3972","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=3972"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/glennspecht.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3972\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3973,"href":"https:\/\/glennspecht.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3972\/revisions\/3973"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/glennspecht.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3972"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/glennspecht.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3972"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/glennspecht.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3972"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}