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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
'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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.