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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Vice Ministry of Culture delivers over $1 million to winning projects of non-reimbursable contest funds in Guayas

Ecuador's Vice Ministry of Culture allocated over $1.2 million to support various cultural projects in the Guayas province for the 2024-2025 periods.

Feb 26 • 19:37 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Individuals Pretended to be Police to Murder Four People in Simón Bolívar, Guayas

Four individuals were murdered in a coordinated attack by armed assailants posing as police in Simón Bolívar, Ecuador.

Feb 26 • 17:23 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Guayas Prefecture will install a metal bridge after damage caused by rains in Naranjito

Heavy rains in Guayas have led to the closure of a bridge over the Papayal stream in Naranjito due to erosion, prompting the Guayas Prefecture to announce the installation of a temporary Bailey bridge.

Feb 25 • 18:38 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Guayas Prefecture indicates that it sent dredging plan to the Government on December 23, 2025

The Guayas Prefecture has confirmed that it sent the National Government a dredging plan for the annual period amidst declarations about the winter emergency.

Feb 25 • 01:41 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Daniel Noboa receives credentials from ambassadors of Guatemala, Belgium, and Greece

On February 24, 2026, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa received the credentials of ambassadors from Guatemala, Belgium, and Greece during a formal ceremony in Guayas.

Feb 24 • 23:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Fedeguayas receives an initial contribution of $50,000 to strengthen high performance

The Guayas Sports Federation has received a $50,000 initial contribution aimed at enhancing high-performance sports training.

Feb 24 • 19:29 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Winter in Ecuador affects 9,000 people and three deaths: Risk Management urges GAD to carry out dredging work

Ecuador is experiencing severe winter weather, affecting over 9,000 people and resulting in three fatalities, particularly in the provinces of El Oro, Guayas, and Los Ríos, leading to infrastructural damage and impassable roads.

Feb 24 • 17:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Due to rains, the Prefecture monitors the level of the Daule-Peripa reservoir: 'We have not been reported that controlled discharges have begun'

Ongoing heavy rains in Ecuador's Guayas province have led to numerous emergency reports, prompting local authorities to monitor the Daule-Peripa reservoir's levels closely.

Feb 24 • 17:25 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

More than 30 emergencies reported in various cantons of Guayas due to heavy rains

Intense rainfall in the province of Guayas has led to over 30 emergency incidents, including flooded streets and mudslides, particularly affecting the vulnerable areas of Durán.

Feb 23 • 17:15 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Daniel Noboa delivers homes under the housing program "Guayas boosts your home with Miti Miti"

President Daniel Noboa launched the housing project "Guayas boosts your home with Miti Miti" aimed at facilitating preferential mortgage loans and expanding access to home ownership in Ecuador.

Feb 23 • 16:20 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Beaches without direction or law

General Villamil – Playas is facing a crisis characterized by disorder, environmental issues, and a decline in safety, turning it from a source of provincial pride into a symbol of neglect.

Feb 22 • 12:45 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Playas records fewer violent deaths at the beginning of 2026 after its most critical year

General Villamil Playas has seen a reduction in violent deaths in early 2026, following the historically violent year of 2025, thanks to intensified law enforcement actions.

Feb 20 • 14:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Catholic University releases strong statement on the rescheduling of the game against Emelec

Universidad Católica publicly expressed dissatisfaction with Liga Pro's decision to reschedule their match against Emelec, citing security reasons.

Feb 20 • 04:37 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Neighbors of El Recreo in Durán suffer from flooding again after heavy rains: ‘I have lived here for 15 years and it has always flooded’

Residents of El Recreo in Durán face recurrent flooding due to heavy rains, highlighting ongoing infrastructure issues in the area.

Feb 18 • 19:40 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

‘This reform punishes social investment,’ warns Marcela Aguiñaga about urgent project seeking efficiency in GADs

Marcela Aguiñaga, the prefect of Guayas, warns that a proposed reform to the Cootad law undermines social investment by prioritizing efficiency in decentralized governments.

Feb 18 • 00:33 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Governor of Guayas says that investigation lines are still open for the fire in Multicomercio building

The governor of Guayas, José Arévalo, announced ongoing investigations into the recent fire at the Multicomercio complex, emphasizing the need for accountability and vigilance over the use of such habitable spaces as warehouses.

Feb 16 • 23:02 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Gang Crime: Eight Severed Heads Discovered in Ecuador

Eight severed heads were found in the coastal province of Guayas, Ecuador, amidst ongoing violent gang conflicts fueled by drug cartels.

Feb 15 • 01:07 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Ecuador Police Find Eight Human Heads in Two Jute Bags in Guayas

Ecuador's National Police discovered eight human heads in jute bags during a routine patrol in the Guayas province, a region grappling with significant violence.

Feb 14 • 16:23 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Fifth Bridge: Delegates from the Construction Chamber and Civil Engineers College Inspect Road Progress in Charge of Prefecture

Delegates from the Guayaquil Construction Chamber and the Guayas Civil Engineers College inspected road progress related to the future Fifth Bridge project this Thursday.

Feb 13 • 03:46 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Governorship orders removal of platform installed on the Simón Bolívar Malecón Avenue

The Guayas Governorship has ordered the immediate removal of a platform on Simón Bolívar Malecón Avenue in Guayaquil due to safety concerns for emergency response.

Feb 12 • 20:06 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Promart opens its fourth store in Samborondón and prepares another in Quito

Promart, a Peruvian homecenter chain, has opened its fourth store in Samborondón, Ecuador, enhancing its presence in the region.

Feb 12 • 17:56 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Prefectura evaluates possible environmental effects of the fire in Guayaquil Bay

The Guayas Prefecture is assessing the environmental impact of a major fire at the Multicomercio building in Guayaquil Bay.

Feb 12 • 01:41 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'We need you to act with transparency': Marcela Aguiñaga on the arrest of Aquiles Alvarez

Marcela Aguiñaga, the prefect of Guayas, calls for judicial transparency following the arrest of Guayaquil's mayor Aquiles Alvarez amid an organized crime investigation.

Feb 10 • 16:40 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Marcela Aguiñaga says she was excluded from the Cootad debate and that reforms should include incentives

Marcela Aguiñaga, the prefect of Guayas, criticized her exclusion from the Cootad reform debate and emphasized the need for local incentives in the proposed changes.

Feb 9 • 20:48 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

'We are close to an Olympic suspension': COE denounces state pressure following conflict with Fedeguayas

The Ecuadorian Olympic Committee (COE) is facing potential Olympic suspension due to state interference in its governance amid a conflict with the Guayas Sports Federation (Fedeguayas).

Feb 8 • 12:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Overflow of the Chicales River Causes Flooding in El Triunfo

The overflow of the Chicales River due to recent rains has led to flooding in Matilde, a locality in the canton of El Triunfo, affecting local residents.

Feb 7 • 20:39 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

With explosives and a tiger cat, they detain a presumed member of Los Águilas in Guayas

Authorities in Guayas, Ecuador, arrested a suspected member of the criminal gang Los Águilas, confiscating explosives and a wild animal during the operation.

Feb 7 • 16:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Provincial Prefect Activates Emergency Operations Committee Following Orange Alert Declaration for Guayas

Provincial Prefect Marcela Aguiñaga has activated the Emergency Operations Committee in response to the orange alert declared for Guayas to address the rainy season's risks.

Feb 6 • 20:41 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Messi's visit boosts hotel occupancy and tourism in Guayaquil

The upcoming 'Historic Match' featuring Messi has significantly increased hotel reservations in Guayaquil, according to the Hotel Association of Guayas.

Feb 6 • 13:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Body and human remains found inside a house in Posorja

On the night of February 5th, the National Police discovered a man's body and several human bones wrapped in a sheet inside a residence in Posorja, Guayaquil, Guayas province.

Feb 6 • 03:51 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Governor Marcela Aguiñaga Calls to be Heard in Debate on Cootad Reform

Marcela Aguiñaga, the governor of Guayas, has formally requested to be included in the discussions regarding the urgent economic reform of the Organic Code of Territorial Organization, Autonomy, and Decentralization (COOTAD) at the National Assembly.

Feb 5 • 17:38 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Fetug rejects proposed transportation tariffs in Guayaquil and seeks an updated study

The president of the Federation of Urban Transporters of Guayas (Fetug) rejected the proposed tariffs in the ordinance project being discussed for approval in the Guayaquil Cantonal Council, arguing it lacks a technical basis and does not account for new operational costs.

Feb 5 • 16:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Security guards thwarted kidnapping outside a housing complex in Daule

Security guards successfully prevented a kidnapping attempt outside the La Aurora housing complex in Daule on the night of February 3, saving the intended victim with their firearms.

Feb 5 • 01:17 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

Aminta Buenaño and Iván Petroff present stories and poetry at the National Union of Journalists, Guayas branch

Writers Iván Petroff and Aminta Buenaño present their works at a cultural and literary event organized by the National Union of Journalists in Guayaquil.

Feb 4 • 22:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Five-star hotel being built in General Villamil Playas

A five-star international brand hotel is set to open in General Villamil Playas by mid-2027, according to José Hidalgo, general manager of Innovum, the real estate promoter behind the seaside project.

Feb 4 • 15:17 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Guayas concentrates the highest number of LGBT+ murders and transfemicides recorded in 2025

The case of Becky G continues to resonate within the LGBT+ community in Guayaquil, highlighting the violence and constant threats faced by this population.

Feb 3 • 14:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Card identification brigades for farmers and ranchers began in Nobol

Provincial card identification brigades for farmers and ranchers in Guayas started in Nobol to help rural producers access institutional and private sector benefits.

Feb 3 • 12:52 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Truck crashes into house after colliding with bus in Puente Lucía

A heavy cargo truck crashed into a house in Puente Lucía after rear-ending an interprovincial bus on the Guayaquil-Daule route, causing significant material damage.

Feb 3 • 12:25 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ecuadorian Olympic Committee announces that a precautionary measure returns its land

The Ecuadorian Olympic Committee has regained land that was partially taken by the Guayas Sports Federation due to a court ruling in their favor.

Feb 2 • 23:51 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Daule: Van fell into a ditch and left three dead

A traffic accident in Daule, Guayas province, resulted in the deaths of three individuals after a van fell into a ditch in the Laurel parish.

Feb 1 • 14:23 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Tribute to Azucena Mora for her 50 years of career in theater and television, this Sunday at the Prefecture of Guayas

Actress Azucena Mora will be honored for her 50 years of contributions to theater and television on February 1st at the Prefecture of Guayas.

Jan 30 • 21:11 UTC

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