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πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Column of Bonil

The article features a commentary on events involving Daniel Noboa and Gustavo Petro, highlighting recent attacks that caused destruction and injury.

Feb 27 β€’ 05:02 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The announcement of new jobs in Ecuador

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa announced plans to create 160,000 new jobs for young people in 2026, in an effort to address the high unemployment rate among Ecuadorians.

Feb 27 β€’ 05:01 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

This pleases the 4T: Daniel Noboa suffers electoral defeat after rejection of his constitutional reforms

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa faced a surprising electoral defeat when voters rejected his proposed constitutional reforms in a national referendum.

Feb 27 β€’ 00:15 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Government delivers machinery and supplies worth $800,000 for producers in Los RΓ­os

Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa delivered over $800,000 in agricultural support to farmers in Los RΓ­os to enhance agricultural production and food security.

Feb 26 β€’ 20:28 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
World

Daniel Noboa and Javier Milei among the confirmed attendees at JosΓ© Antonio Kast's inauguration in Chile

Several heads of state, including Ecuador's Daniel Noboa and Argentina's Javier Milei, have confirmed their attendance at JosΓ© Antonio Kast's inauguration as Chile's president.

Feb 26 β€’ 19:29 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Daniel Noboa: 160,000 new jobs for young people coming in 2026

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa announced plans to create 160,000 new jobs for youth in 2026 through a national employment initiative.

Feb 26 β€’ 16:58 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Daniel Noboa delivers drinking water project during visit to Buena Fe

President Daniel Noboa inaugurated a drinking water project in Buena Fe, enhancing local water quality and availability.

Feb 26 β€’ 16:26 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

President Daniel Noboa expresses solidarity with judge in Goleada case: β€˜I have ordered that all necessary security be provided’

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa has pledged full security support for Judge Jairo GarcΓ­a Mosquera amid threats he has received related to the Goleada case.

Feb 26 β€’ 15:11 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Daniel Noboa announces reform for companies to reduce income tax by donating social housing

President Daniel Noboa announced a reform allowing companies to deduct up to 30% of their income tax when donating social housing.

Feb 25 β€’ 20:26 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Daniel Noboa announced the delivery of 150,000 English scholarships, Because He Is Nice, with registrations until March 13

President Daniel Noboa announced a program offering 150,000 free English scholarships to enhance educational and job opportunities for Ecuadorians over 18.

Feb 25 β€’ 19:06 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Student scholarships abroad and circular migration: two programs promoted by the government of Daniel Noboa

The Ecuadorian government, led by Daniel Noboa, has formalized over 61,000 student scholarships for Ecuadorians abroad in recent years, with specific programs aimed at studying artificial intelligence in South Korea.

Feb 25 β€’ 18:04 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ 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 β€’ 23:35 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ 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 β€’ 16:20 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

International reserves reached $11.858 billion, the highest volume Ecuador has ever had

Ecuador's international reserves have reached an unprecedented $11.858 billion, marking the highest level in the country's history according to the Central Bank of Ecuador.

Feb 23 β€’ 14:41 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Commission advances in the discussion of the report for the second debate of the urgent economic project to strengthen mining and energy

The Economic Development Commission of the National Assembly of Ecuador is advancing discussions on an urgent economic project to enhance the country's mining and energy sectors.

Feb 23 β€’ 01:37 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

President Daniel Noboa Sends Law for Spending Efficiency in GADs to Official Registry

President Daniel Noboa has submitted a new law aimed at enhancing spending efficiency for decentralized autonomous governments in Ecuador, which mandates a significant allocation of their budgets to essential public services.

Feb 21 β€’ 18:43 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Elections in Emelec: Assembly of Partners is Installed and Electoral Process Begins

Emelec's assembly of partners convened to elect a new board amid heavy rain, with notable figures JosΓ© David JimΓ©nez and Cristhian Noboa leading the only candidate list.

Feb 21 β€’ 14:33 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The revealed data and the missing ones

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa stated that 85% of the leaders of criminal groups have been captured, but questions remain about the processing and sentencing of those detained.

Feb 20 β€’ 22:40 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Emelec aims to strengthen with two forwards and a right back, but at this point 'dismantling a team is complicated'

Emelec seeks to enhance its squad with new signings while facing challenges related to league match rescheduling and internal management changes.

Feb 20 β€’ 17:44 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The love for the shirt made Miller BolaΓ±os reach an agreement with Emelec: 'We resolved it in 10 minutes'

Miller BolaΓ±os has agreed to a salary reduction and signed a two-year contract with Emelec, demonstrating his commitment and passion for the team.

Feb 20 β€’ 17:04 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Daniel Noboa: 'Since the capture of the criminal mayor, violent deaths in DMG (Guayaquil) have fallen by 26%. Do you think that is a coincidence?'

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa highlighted the effectiveness of security ministers in reducing violent crime rates, specifically noting a 26% drop in homicides in Guayaquil following the capture of its criminal mayor.

Feb 20 β€’ 17:01 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Daniel Noboa details a plan to tackle the problem of extortions in Ecuador

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa announced a comprehensive plan to combat extortion affecting small businesses, featuring QR code systems and enhanced vehicle monitoring.

Feb 20 β€’ 13:47 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Government will build a prison for 15,000 inmates to relocate and repair others

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa announced plans to construct a new prison with a capacity for 15,000 inmates to facilitate the relocation of detainees from overcrowded and deteriorating facilities.

Feb 20 β€’ 13:28 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Daniel Noboa announces visit to the country of the prince of Abu Dhabi

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa announced the upcoming official visit of Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, highlighting it as a sign of confidence between the two nations.

Feb 20 β€’ 12:59 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Christian Noboa questions high salaries at Emelec: 'There are contracts of $25,000 and you don’t have a career to say that you are worth it; they are harming the club'

Former Emelec player Christian Noboa criticizes high salaries for players with insufficient experience, questioning the financial decisions affecting the club.

Feb 19 β€’ 22:05 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· 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 β€’ 21:34 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Daniel Noboa's government highlights that more than 433,000 children have overcome chronic childhood malnutrition

Ecuador's government reports that over 433,000 children have successfully overcome chronic malnutrition through comprehensive state support initiatives.

Feb 19 β€’ 17:35 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

President Daniel Noboa officializes increase in the budget for sports: 'The merit of the athlete lies in their mark, technique, and tenacity, but it depends on us that each one can reach their maximum'

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa announced a 25% increase in the sports budget, emphasizing the government's role in supporting athletes ahead of international competitions.

Feb 19 β€’ 16:31 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Daniel Noboa warns of treason charges against officials requiring spouse's signature from women for violet credits

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa warns BanEcuador officials against requiring spousal signatures for women seeking entrepreneurial loans, asserting that any such obstruction will be treated as treason.

Feb 18 β€’ 20:27 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Enrique HerrerΓ­a, Legal Secretary of the Presidency: President Daniel Noboa's behavior towards the Constitutional Court is now different

Enrique HerrerΓ­a, the Legal Secretary of the Presidency of Ecuador, discusses the urgent laws being processed related to strategic sectors and decentralized autonomous governments.

Feb 18 β€’ 14:00 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Missions of the Armed Forces

The Ecuadorian Armed Forces are prepared to fulfill specific missions as outlined in the Constitution, focusing on national defense, while also taking on police roles amidst internal conflict as declared by President Daniel Noboa.

Feb 17 β€’ 12:00 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Cristhian Noboa commented on the possible return of Enner Valencia to Emelec: 'It will depend on him'

Cristhian Noboa has expressed that the potential return of Enner Valencia to Emelec will depend on Valencia's own decision, adding emotional considerations to the possibility.

Feb 16 β€’ 22:31 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Deaths in Ecuadorian prisons nearly quadruple despite Noboa's security strategy

Ecuadorian prison deaths have nearly quadrupled in 2025, despite President Noboa's security measures targeting prison violence.

Feb 16 β€’ 14:28 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

President Daniel Noboa participated as an honored guest in the Brotherhood Parade in Ambato

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa attended the Brotherhood Parade in Ambato as an honored guest, emphasizing the region's cultural significance and its contribution to the national economy.

Feb 15 β€’ 19:09 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Agenda with Donald

Trump has invited six Latin American presidents, including Ecuador's Noboa, to a summit in Miami to discuss countering China's influence in the region.

Feb 15 β€’ 13:30 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

β€˜I will protect Ecuador with decisions, alliances, and results’: Daniel Noboa on the upcoming reciprocal trade agreement with the U.S.

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa emphasizes his commitment to protecting the country's interests as a reciprocal trade agreement with the United States approaches.

Feb 14 β€’ 00:42 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Administrative General Secretariat of the Presidency absorbs Inmobiliar and changes name

President Daniel Noboa issued Executive Decree No. 306, merging the Technical Secretariat for Public Sector Real Estate Management (Inmobiliar) into the Administrative General Secretariat of the Presidency of Ecuador.

Feb 13 β€’ 23:47 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Government will "suddenly" buy 20,000 tons of paddy rice directly from producers

The Ecuadorian government, led by President Daniel Noboa, plans to purchase 20,000 tons of paddy rice directly from producers without intermediaries, in an effort to support local farmers.

Feb 13 β€’ 18:18 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Daniel Noboa announces that the National Government will base in Guayaquil for several weeks

President Daniel Noboa stated that the national government's activities will be centered in Guayaquil for several weeks as part of an initiative to enhance public services and opportunities for the youth.

Feb 13 β€’ 18:04 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This is everything you need to know about the 2026 carnival holiday

Ecuadorians will enjoy a four-day carnival holiday in 2026, coinciding with the weekend and official rest days established by the government.

Feb 13 β€’ 15:45 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

VAT is reduced to 8% for tourism activities during Carnival holidays

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa has announced a temporary reduction of the Value Added Tax (VAT) from 15% to 8% for tourism services during the upcoming Carnival holiday period.

Feb 12 β€’ 22:50 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

β€˜Emelec was in the hands of people who were not fans of the club,’ says JosΓ© David JimΓ©nez, presidential candidate

JosΓ© David JimΓ©nez, a presidential candidate for the Club Sport Emelec, criticized former executives for not being true fans of the club.

Feb 12 β€’ 19:53 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Isabel Noboa: 'A leader not only guides: empowers, inspires, and cares'

Isabel Noboa, a prominent Ecuadorian business leader, expresses her feelings about leading the Merco ranking for the best business reputations in Ecuador once again, emphasizing the significance of purpose and principles in building reputation.

Feb 12 β€’ 19:24 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Daniel Noboa among the guests of Donald Trump, what would his attendance at the summit in Miami imply?

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has been invited to a summit in Miami hosted by former U.S. President Donald Trump, highlighting Ecuador's close ties with Trump.

Feb 12 β€’ 18:30 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Trump, Noboa, and Petro

The strategic landscape of national security involving the leaders of the United States, Ecuador, and Colombia has undergone significant changes due to Trump's corollary to the Monroe Doctrine.

Feb 12 β€’ 12:30 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

A trapeze artist without a net

A recent poll reveals a significant decline in the approval ratings for Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa, with 65% of respondents disapproving of his governance.

Feb 12 β€’ 12:00 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Government adjusts formula for setting the price of diesel in Ecuador

The Ecuadorian government has reformed the regulations for calculating diesel prices, effective from February 12 to March 11, 2026, amid upcoming price adjustments for outros fuels.

Feb 12 β€’ 04:29 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Miami will host a summit between Donald Trump, Daniel Noboa, and other allied Latin American leaders

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host a regional summit in Miami with several Latin American leaders, including Presidents from Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, El Salvador, Ecuador, and Honduras on March 7.

Feb 12 β€’ 01:40 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

National Anti-Corruption Commission calls on Daniel Noboa's government to address the public health crisis

The National Anti-Corruption Commission in Ecuador urges the government to address significant issues in public health and irregularities in public procurement.

Feb 11 β€’ 22:28 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Government raises the Credicasa loan ceiling from $50,000 to $65,000

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa has announced an increase in the Credicasa loan ceiling from $50,000 to $65,000 to include financing for suites.

Feb 11 β€’ 14:41 UTC

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