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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Violent deaths fall by 38% in Guayaquil following the arrest of Aquiles Alvarez, official figures confirm

Violent deaths in Guayaquil have dropped by 38% following the arrest of Mayor Aquiles Alvarez, as reported by President Daniel Noboa with official police data supporting this claim.

Mar 1 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

This is how the standings of the Ecuabet League are after the draw between Emelec and Delfín SC

Emelec and Delfín SC played to a 1-1 draw in their Ecuabet League match, impacting their standings with Emelec still at the bottom due to a points penalty.

Mar 1 • 02:43 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Guayaquil City and Aucas shared points in the 'Chucho' Benítez for the second date of Liga Ecuabet

Guayaquil City and Aucas played to a 1-1 draw in a match held at the Christian Benítez Betancourt Stadium during the second round of Liga Ecuabet.

Mar 1 • 00:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Judge accepts excuses from judges Christian Fierro and Carlos Serrano and separates them from the Triple A case

Ecuadorian judges Christian Fierro and Carlos Serrano have been removed from the Triple A corruption case involving Guayaquil's mayor, Aquiles Alvarez.

Feb 28 • 21:37 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Woman was murdered with a knife in the Ciudad de Dios cooperative

A woman was violently murdered in Guayaquil's Ciudad de Dios cooperative in front of her family, allegedly by her ex-partner who had previously threatened her.

Feb 28 • 20:47 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Short Films on Youth Issues Were Awarded in the Fourth Edition of the Contest 'The Value of Doing It Right'

Short films addressing issues such as bullying, sexual abuse, and violence were awarded at the fourth edition of the contest held in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Feb 28 • 18:25 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

La Rollería, the new sweet magnet of downtown Guayaquil, is already planning to expand

La Rollería, a bakery in downtown Guayaquil, is planning to expand after successfully establishing itself in the area.

Feb 28 • 14:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

“I came as soon as I felt this way”: patients from other cantons arrive with dengue symptoms seeking care in Guayaquil

Patients from various cantons have traveled to Guayaquil seeking medical attention for suspected dengue symptoms, highlighting ongoing regional health concerns regarding the illness.

Feb 28 • 14:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Several areas in Guayaquil with water accumulation due to rain on the night of Friday, February 27

Heavy rain on the night of February 27 caused significant water accumulation in various areas of Guayaquil, leading to traffic issues and response efforts from local authorities.

Feb 28 • 01:34 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Guayaquil simplifies the process for extinguishing family patrimony of legalized properties starting this February 27

Guayaquil's municipal government has streamlined the process for extinguishing family patrimony for legalized properties, reducing the timeframe significantly for property owners.

Feb 28 • 01:16 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

UTEG shone at Mar-a-Lago by receiving the Educational Legacy Award

The Universidad Tecnológica Empresarial de Guayaquil (UTEG) was recognized at the prestigious Mar-a-Lago during the Gala de la Hispanidad, marking a significant achievement for Ecuadorian education.

Feb 28 • 00:32 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Judge Carlos Serrano excuses himself from continuing in the Triple A case

Judge Carlos Serrano has recused himself from the 'Triple A' case involving Guayaquil Mayor Aquiles Alvarez and 21 other individuals and entities, citing concerns regarding his impartiality after previously discussing the case at a legislative hearing.

Feb 28 • 00:09 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

March projects persistent rains in Guayaquil due to climate anomaly influence, according to Inamhi estimates

March is expected to bring persistent rains to Guayaquil and nearby areas due to a coastal warm event, as reported by Ecuador's National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (Inamhi).

Feb 27 • 21:37 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Guayaquil Council Advances Declaration of Cerro El Muerto as Conservation and Sustainable Use Area

The Guayaquil municipal council has taken steps towards declaring Cerro El Muerto as an Area of Conservation and Sustainable Use.

Feb 27 • 20:24 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Man dies in Flor de Bastión due to vehicle without brakes

A man was killed in Flor de Bastión, Guayaquil, after a parked vehicle rolled down a slope and struck him.

Feb 27 • 20:07 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Police arrest three people and seize 1.4 tons of cocaine in Alborada, northern Guayaquil

Ecuadorian police seized 1.4 tons of cocaine in a raid in the northern part of Guayaquil and arrested three suspects connected to the operation.

Feb 27 • 17:25 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'The goal is to continue educating myself': graduates from Guayaquil celebrate graduations marking the end of their school stage

In Guayaquil, 83 students graduated from Colegio Javier, marking a significant milestone in their academic lives.

Feb 27 • 17:12 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Vessel Catches Fire at Posorja Dock

A vessel caught fire at a dock in Posorja, Ecuador, early on Friday morning, but no injuries have been reported.

Feb 27 • 17:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

University Hospital of Guayaquil Will Not Admit New Neonatal ICU Patients

The Guayaquil University Hospital has suspended the admission of new patients to its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) due to health protocol inadequacies.

Feb 27 • 16:36 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

600 recyclers from Quito and Guayaquil will be trained through a program

A new training program in Ecuador aims to enhance the recycling capabilities of 600 recyclers in Quito and Guayaquil.

Feb 27 • 16:11 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Plastic ponchos from $5 and boots up to $18: this is how trade is moving due to the rains in downtown Guayaquil

In Guayaquil, as rains intensify, local vendors are experiencing a surge in demand for rain gear like plastic ponchos, boots, and umbrellas, with prices ranging from $5 to $18.

Feb 27 • 15:55 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Guayaquil's ATM extends vehicle inspection deadline for plates ending in 1

The Guayaquil Transit and Mobility Agency has extended the deadline for vehicle inspections for cars with plates ending in 1 until March 14, without penalty.

Feb 27 • 15:45 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Daniel Noboa reiterates reduction of violent deaths in Guayaquil by more than 30% after the arrest of Aquiles Alvarez

President Daniel Noboa announced a significant decline in violent deaths in Guayaquil following the arrest of Mayor Aquiles Alvarez, attributing a more than 30% improvement in security to this event.

Feb 27 • 15:16 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Carlos Vives will be in Quito and Guayaquil with the Tour Al Sol 2026: We will illuminate Ecuador with the sun of La Provincia

Colombian singer Carlos Vives will perform in Quito and Guayaquil, celebrating Latin American identity and emphasizing the importance of Hispanic contributions to the United States.

Feb 27 • 15:16 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

More rains and snakes: this is what you should do if you encounter one in your house during this winter season

During the winter season in Ecuador's coastal region, there is an increased likelihood of encountering snakes in urban areas due to heavy rains and other environmental factors.

Feb 27 • 14:33 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Police isolate a teenager after double murder in Mucho Lote 2, in which a 10-year-old boy died

A 17-year-old boy has been isolated by police in connection with a double murder in Mucho Lote 2, Guayaquil, that resulted in the death of a 10-year-old child.

Feb 27 • 13:07 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Dome of the Municipal Palace of Guayaquil presents damages on Friday, February 27

The dome of the Guayaquil Municipal Palace shows visible damage on its facade, prompting safety measures to protect pedestrians.

Feb 27 • 13:04 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ecuadorian deported from the United States captured at Guayaquil airport: was wanted for sexual abuse in Los Ríos

Luis V., an Ecuadorian deported from the U.S., was arrested at Guayaquil airport for sexual abuse committed against a minor in Los Ríos in 2022.

Feb 27 • 12:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Korean culture is enjoyed with Kpop Fest: here are the dates and activities of the festival

The Kpop Fest in Guayaquil is set for March 5-8, featuring music performances, dance contests, and themed activities celebrating Kpop and Korean culture.

Feb 26 • 23:13 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

UN highlights condemnation of 16 military personnel for forced disappearance of four minors from Las Malvinas

The UN Human Rights Office praised the conviction of 16 military personnel for the forced disappearance of four minors during an operation in southern Guayaquil in December 2024.

Feb 26 • 22:44 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Urban Renewal in Northern Guayaquil Area Generates Changes in Routes for Five Bus Lines and Metrovía Feeder

Urban renewal efforts in northern Guayaquil are leading to significant changes in bus routes and traffic due to ongoing construction work.

Feb 26 • 22:20 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Entrepreneurship Center of the University of Guayaquil receives accreditation as a project incubator

The Entrepreneurship Center at the University of Guayaquil has been accredited as a project incubator after meeting national innovation and technology transfer regulations.

Feb 26 • 21:28 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

FEF Congress 2026 approves financial report for 2025 and projects expenses of $37.9 million for 2026

The Ecuadorian Football Federation approved its financial report for 2025 and projected expenses for 2026 during their Congress in Guayaquil.

Feb 26 • 20:46 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

"We need your collaboration of $10,000": extortionists demand money from a merchant to free a supposed gang leader in northern Guayaquil

In northern Guayaquil, extortionists are reportedly demanding $10,000 from local merchants, using intimidation tactics to enforce their demands.

Feb 26 • 16:37 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Average spending of drivers with vehicle damage due to rains can range from $25 to over $400

Intense rains and floods in Guayaquil are financially burdening drivers with costly vehicle repairs.

Feb 26 • 14:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

Argentinos Juniors, without Copa Libertadores or Sudamericana: a regulatory injustice from Conmebol that Boca suffered last year

Argentinos Juniors has been eliminated from international competitions after a penalty shootout loss to Barcelona de Guayaquil in the Copa Libertadores qualification round.

Feb 26 • 13:51 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

33 Municipal Processes and 13 Public Company Processes are Suspended in Guayaquil, According to the Cabildo

All municipal and public enterprise processes in Guayaquil have been suspended due to compliance issues, according to city officials.

Feb 26 • 00:45 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

In addition to the suspension, Assembly urges Roberto Cuero to apologize for altercation with military in Guayaquil

The Ecuadorian Assembly has called for suspended legislator Roberto Cuero to publicly apologize for an altercation he had with military personnel in Guayaquil.

Feb 25 • 22:29 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

Argentinos Juniors vs. Barcelona of Ecuador, LIVE: the "Bicho" wants to advance in the Copa Libertadores after the victory in Guayaquil

Argentinos Juniors faces Barcelona from Ecuador in a crucial Copa Libertadores match after securing a win in the first leg.

Feb 25 • 22:24 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Dismissal of anti-corruption judge Gabriela Lara leaves the Judgment Tribunal for the Triple A case incomplete

Anti-corruption judge Gabriela Lara has been dismissed, leaving the Judgment Tribunal for the Triple A case incomplete just days before a major hearing involving the Mayor of Guayaquil.

Feb 25 • 18:59 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

José Julio Neira asserts that Sercop detected irregularities in Segura EP contracts

José Julio Neira reported that audits of contracts by the municipal company Segura EP revealed several irregularities leading to the suspension of a security contract in Guayaquil.

Feb 25 • 18:48 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Flights between New York and Guayaquil resume after three days of cancellations

After three days of cancellations due to severe weather, flights between New York and Guayaquil have resumed operations, with several airlines restarting services on Wednesday.

Feb 25 • 17:12 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Goleada Case: This group allegedly caused a $100 million loss to the state, according to the Prosecutor's Office

The Goleada case involves allegations of a criminal organization led by Guayaquil's mayor, Aquiles Alvarez, resulting in significant financial losses to the Ecuadorian state.

Feb 25 • 16:43 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'Seeing her wrapped in a blanket was the hardest': fifteen pets die in a neighborhood in northern Guayaquil and neighbors demand an investigation

Residents of the Riosol neighborhood in northern Guayaquil are alarmed by the sudden deaths of fifteen pets, including fourteen cats and one dog, leading to calls for an investigation.

Feb 25 • 16:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Guayaquil censuses 'canillitas': first results show greater presence of women aged 20 to 50

A recent census in Guayaquil reveals a growing number of women aged 20 to 50 among the city's traditional newsstand vendors, known as 'canillitas.'

Feb 25 • 15:49 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Cold storage units at the IESS Teodoro Maldonado Carbo hospital present 'critical failures' and 'multiple deficiencies'

The IESS Teodoro Maldonado Carbo hospital is beginning a process to contract preventive and corrective maintenance for its cold storage units due to critical failures and deficiencies reported in recent assessments.

Feb 25 • 11:45 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Court notifies conviction of 16 military personnel for the forced disappearance of Josué, Ismael, Nehemías, and Steven in Las Malvinas

A court in Ecuador has formally notified the sentencing of 16 military members for the forced disappearance of four minors in Guayaquil.

Feb 25 • 01:32 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Guayaquil Council approved extension of license to Aquiles Alvarez

The Guayaquil Council has approved a new unpaid leave of absence for Mayor Aquiles Alvarez, who is currently detained amid an investigation for organized crime.

Feb 24 • 22:14 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Appeal hearing for Aquiles Alvarez's imprisonment will be on March 2

An appeal hearing for Guayaquil's mayor, Aquiles Alvarez, regarding his preventive detention will take place on March 2, 2026, amid allegations of organized crime related to money laundering and tax fraud.

Feb 24 • 20:32 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Guayaquil identifies and marks 74 vulnerable sites to flooding and landslides

Guayaquil's municipality has identified 74 areas prone to flooding and landslides, implementing preventive measures with signage to inform the public.

Feb 24 • 20:07 UTC

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