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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

30-Day License

An opinion piece criticizes the temporary 30-day leave granted to Guayaquil's mayor Aquiles Alvarez, highlighting the city's ongoing neglect and leadership issues since 2018.

Mar 3 • 13:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Delfín SC's Community Manager Jokes About Damián 'Kitu' Díaz's Age with a Viral Meme Before the Match with Guayaquil City FC

The community manager of Delfín Sporting Club cheekily referenced Damián ‘Kitu’ Díaz's age with a viral meme featuring a Simpsons character ahead of their match against Guayaquil City FC.

Mar 2 • 19:56 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

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

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

Sudden power outage affects different sectors of Guayaquil

A sudden power outage hit various areas of Guayaquil on the night of February 23, disrupting electricity service in the northern and western parts of the city.

Feb 24 • 04:19 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

This is how the standings look for the Ecuabet League after the first date of the tournament

Independiente del Valle won against Guayaquil City 2-0 in the first round of the Ecuabet League.

Feb 24 • 03:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Pool Gavilánez: 'If a team like Guayaquil City is in Serie A, it is thanks to me, and the work of many years'

Pool Gavilánez, coach of Guayaquil City, reflects on the team's challenges and his long-term contributions after their recent loss in the Ecuadorian league.

Feb 23 • 17:04 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Heavy rain leaves 14 areas of Guayaquil damaged and causes a structural collapse

Strong rainfall in Guayaquil has resulted in significant damage across 14 sectors of the city and has caused a structural collapse in one area.

Feb 23 • 11:29 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

‘Everything went well, we leave happy,’ says Joaquín Papa, coach of Independiente del Valle after victory against Guayaquil City in the first date of Liga Ecuabet

Independiente del Valle successfully began their title defense with a 2-0 victory over Guayaquil City, and coach Joaquín Papa expressed satisfaction with the team's performance and new signings.

Feb 23 • 02:12 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

'We are neither happy nor satisfied,' says Pool Gavilánez, Guayaquil City's coach, about the defeat against Independiente del Valle in match 1 of the Liga Ecuabet

Guayaquil City lost 0-2 to Independiente del Valle in their opening match of the Liga Ecuabet, with coach Pool Gavilánez emphasizing the team's efforts despite the defeat.

Feb 23 • 01:41 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The standings after Independiente del Valle's victory over Guayaquil City in the Liga Ecuabet

Independiente del Valle won 2-0 against Guayaquil City in the first matchday of the Liga Ecuabet.

Feb 23 • 01:02 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

[Live] Independiente del Valle vs. Guayaquil City for date 1 of Liga Ecuabet 2026

Independiente del Valle faces Guayaquil City in a match highlighting the current champions of Series A and B, under new management and with mixed team experiences.

Feb 22 • 21:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Guayaquil's Aerovía suspends service temporarily due to rainfall

Guayaquil's Aerovía has temporarily suspended its service due to recent heavy rainfall affecting the city.

Feb 22 • 01:26 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

More than 12 hours of rain leave the streets of downtown Guayaquil underwater this Saturday, February 21

Guayaquil experienced over twelve hours of rainfall, resulting in significant flooding in various central city areas, affecting traffic and pedestrian movement.

Feb 21 • 15:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Gourman on Furia St.: 'Probably the best burgers in the city right now'

The article reviews Furia St., a burger spot in Ecuador, highlighting its excellent burgers and overall experience despite initial skepticism due to its advertising.

Feb 21 • 12:10 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

‘No to the GAD Law’: the posters displayed at the Guayaquil Council

Several city council members in Guayaquil expressed opposition to a proposed reform of the Organic Code of Territorial Organization, Autonomy, and Decentralization (Cootad), arguing it undermines municipal autonomy and threatens social programs.

Feb 20 • 17:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Ecuador: Four dead from armed attack in the city of Guayaquil

Four people have been killed and two others injured in an armed attack at a park in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Feb 19 • 21:34 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Support March

A vice-mayor in Guayaquil is criticized for organizing a support march for the jailed mayor instead of focusing on the city's pressing issues.

Feb 19 • 13:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Cecilia Estrada Solá, the historian of Guayaquil who explored the past and the future

Cecilia Estrada Solá, a renowned historian from Guayaquil, is celebrated for her extensive work on the city's history and her contributions to historical documentation.

Feb 18 • 22:22 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Acting Mayor Urges Caution Due to Persistent Rain in Guayaquil: ‘Tonight We Will Have the Highest Tide of the Year’

Guayaquil's acting mayor, Tatiana Coronel, warns citizens about the high tides and heavy rain causing flooding and tree falls in the city.

Feb 18 • 14:50 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Steppe Wolf

The article describes the ongoing chaos in Guayaquil, Ecuador, drawing parallels with Hermann Hesse's existentialist novel, and highlights how the city is engulfed in a war against narcotrafficking.

Feb 18 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

"Our management remains within the legal framework": City Hall responds after raid on Segura EP

The Guayaquil City Hall has issued a statement regarding the police raid on its public enterprise Segura EP, clarifying that the operation was legally justified and related to security camera management investigations.

Feb 16 • 02:34 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Carnival concerts in Guayaquil change venue and date after alarm fire

The Municipality of Guayaquil has rescheduled carnival concerts due to a recent fire alarm incident in the city.

Feb 15 • 22:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Another great fire and actions in the city

A major fire broke out in the Multicomercio complex in Guayaquil, Ecuador, leading to significant structural damage and a coordinated response from over 400 firefighters and local citizens.

Feb 13 • 00:03 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

"For our homes, this is help": women from Monte Sinaí make 800 desserts for Valentine's Day as an income alternative

In preparation for Valentine's Day, over a hundred women from popular sectors in Guayaquil have made more than 800 sweets to be sold at various locations in the city.

Feb 12 • 18:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

President of Barcelona de Guayaquil and mayor of the city arrested in Ecuador

The mayor of Guayaquil, Aquiles Álvarez, and his brother, president of the Barcelona de Guayaquil football club, have been arrested on suspicion of money laundering amid a wave of violence in Ecuador.

Feb 10 • 16:58 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Transporters propose a fare of $0.40 and reject the values established in the ordinance project

Transport unions in Guayas, Ecuador, have proposed a fare of $0.40 while rejecting the city's ordinance that sets different fare levels for public transport.

Feb 9 • 16:19 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Deportivo Cuenca defeats Guayaquil City in their presentation afternoon

Deportivo Cuenca officially presented its 2026 roster in a morning event and secured a victory against Guayaquil City in a friendly match.

Feb 8 • 20:58 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The rise in sales of electric motorcycles in Guayaquil is halted by controls and retention of these vehicles in the city

Sales of electric motorcycles in Guayaquil have decreased recently due to city controls and the retention of these vehicles.

Feb 8 • 13:55 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This is the nightlife agenda on Panama Street for this weekend

The Municipality of Guayaquil has announced a schedule of nighttime activities for this weekend on Panama Street, aimed at revitalizing this traditional area of the city center.

Feb 6 • 14:15 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Intense rain causes water accumulation in 11 sectors of Guayaquil

On Thursday afternoon, heavy rainfall in Guayaquil led to water accumulation in several city streets, causing traffic chaos in key avenues.

Feb 6 • 01:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Ecuabet League 2026 will be exclusively available on Zapping; new production premiered in the Guayaquil City vs. Barcelona SC match

The Ecuabet League 2026 has transitioned to being exclusively streamed on Zapping, marking a new era for Ecuadorian football, which began with the match between Guayaquil City and Barcelona SC.

Feb 5 • 20:08 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

‘They want to take away more than $80 million from the people of Guayaquil when the city already surpasses 3 million inhabitants’ questions Aquiles Alvarez about the proposal

Mayor Aquiles Alvarez criticized the proposed reform to the territorial organization law that aims to restrict local governments' budgets in Ecuador.

Feb 5 • 13:47 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Johan García, the hero of Barcelona SC in the Citizen Night: ‘I just ask the fans to continue supporting us’

Johan García emerged as the hero of the Citizen Night with his key performance, receiving encouragement from coach César Farías to play freely and support his team.

Feb 5 • 04:33 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Joao Rojas highlights the potential of Barcelona SC: 'There is a lot of talent if the mentality matures'

After the match between Guayaquil City and Barcelona SC, Joao Rojas discussed the performance of the team and the growth of young Ecuadorian footballers, emphasizing the country's potential.

Feb 5 • 04:26 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

The law of the ex was fulfilled: Damián Díaz scored against Barcelona SC and apologized to the fans

In a symbolic moment during the 'City Night' event, Damián Díaz scored the winning goal for Guayaquil City against Barcelona SC in an exhibition match, honoring the 'law of the ex' and later apologizing to the fans.

Feb 5 • 03:06 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Damián Díaz fondly remembers Barcelona SC: 'I have eternal love for the club'

Damián Díaz, a historic idol of Barcelona SC, expresses his enduring affection for the club during his presentation as a new player for Guayaquil City.

Feb 5 • 01:08 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

‘I left Barcelona SC well, but I wanted to stay,’ confesses Braian Oyola

Braian Oyola, the former Barcelona SC player, discussed his contractual situation and clarified that he has not negotiated with Emelec, leaving his future uncertain.

Feb 5 • 00:23 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

[Live] Guayaquil City vs. Barcelona SC: Citizen Night 2026

Guayaquil City is set to host its long-awaited official presentation at the Christian Benítez Stadium, facing Barcelona SC in a friendly match tonight at 8:00 PM.

Feb 4 • 23:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Channels to Watch Guayaquil City vs. Barcelona SC Live on 'City Night'

Guayaquil City will present its 2026 roster in its return to Liga Pro Serie A, facing Barcelona SC following their recent match where Guayaquil secured a victory.

Feb 4 • 16:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Feeder Route T410 and Circuit T410 B Begin Operations as Part of Metrovía Trunk 4

Starting Saturday, February 7, the T410 feeder route '4 de Noviembre' and circuit T410 B begin operations, enhancing connectivity between the suburbs and the city center in Guayaquil.

Feb 4 • 03:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Guayaquil Receives the Flag as the American Capital of Sports 2026

Guayaquil has officially received the flag recognizing it as the American Capital of Sports 2026, celebrated at an event in the city's Crystal Palace.

Feb 3 • 22:43 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Pool Gavilánez confirms that Damián Díaz will play against Barcelona SC in the presentation of Guayaquil City

Guayaquil City coach Pool Gavilánez confirmed that Damián Díaz will play in the friendly match against Barcelona SC and clarified that Díaz's previous absence was due to physical planning, not off-field issues.

Feb 3 • 18:52 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Guayaquil is projected to be the city with the most inhabitants in the country, according to INEC data

Guayaquil has surpassed 3 million inhabitants, making it the most populous city in Ecuador, according to projections from the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC).

Feb 2 • 23:29 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

The Queen of Guayaquil Abby Riqueros Promotes a Sports Panel to Inspire Youth from Vulnerable Sectors

Abby Riqueros, the Queen of Guayaquil, is organizing a sports panel event aimed at inspiring over 100 adolescents from vulnerable areas in the city.

Feb 2 • 21:15 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Guayaquil Municipality deems Sercop's blockades on seven communication processes a retaliation following Aquiles Alvarez's statements

The Municipality of Guayaquil is facing a suspension of seven communication-related contracting processes due to administrative blockades imposed by the National Public Procurement Service (Sercop), which the city claims are politically motivated responses to recent comments made by Mayor Aquiles Alvarez.

Feb 2 • 19:19 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Pool Gavilánez clarified Damián Díaz's absence at Noche Amarilla: 'It was only for prevention'

Guayaquil City coach Pool Gavilánez explained that Damián Díaz did not play in the Noche Amarilla friendly due to a planned physical management decision rather than an injury.

Feb 2 • 00:23 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

‘Focus on your work,’ Pool Gavilánez's rallying cry to Guayaquil City at the Night of Yellow

Guayaquil City secured a 1-0 victory over Barcelona SC in a friendly match during the Night of Yellow, thanks to Édinson Mero's superb goal in the 52nd minute.

Feb 1 • 21:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Barcelona SC left a good impression but raised alarms over lack of goals in their 2026 debut

In their first match of the 2026 season during the traditional Noche Amarilla against Guayaquil City, Barcelona SC showed a dynamic and offensive intent but highlighted concerns over their lack of goal-scoring ability.

Feb 1 • 19:28 UTC

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