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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Sports Promotion That Transforms Lives, Enhances Talent, and Consolidates National High Performance

Banco Pichincha has launched a sports promotion program aimed at fostering the development of elite athletes and young talents in Ecuador, emphasizing comprehensive training and personal development.

Mar 20 • 14:36 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Barcelona SC convenes General Assembly of Members for March 28: What points will be discussed on the day?

Barcelona SC has officially called for its Ordinary General Assembly of Members to be held on March 28, 2026, at Banco Pichincha Stadium in Guayaquil.

Mar 19 • 15:21 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Government will transfer $3.848 billion to decentralized autonomous governments this 2026: these are the provinces and cities that will receive the most

The Ecuadorian government plans to transfer $3.848 billion to decentralized autonomous governments (GAD) in 2026, with significant allocations for Guayas and Pichincha provinces, as well as for Quito and Guayaquil municipalities.

Mar 15 • 14:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Aquiles Alvarez appeals the preventive detention ordered in the Triple A case; judges in the Pichincha Court are sought to review the measure

Aquiles Alvarez, the mayor of Guayaquil, is appealing his preventive detention ordered in the Triple A corruption case following accusations of illegal fuel trafficking.

Mar 12 • 13:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Traffic accident on the Quito–Papallacta road left seven people affected

A traffic accident on the Quito–Papallacta road resulted in injuries to seven individuals, prompting emergency services to respond swiftly.

Mar 11 • 03:44 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Quito woke up to landslides and fallen trees

On March 10, 2023, Quito experienced significant landslides and tree falls due to heavy rainfall, prompting emergency responses from local authorities.

Mar 10 • 15:36 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

[Live] Barcelona vs. Emelec, Clásico del Astillero for the date 3 of Liga Ecuabet

Emelec will face Barcelona SC in the first Clásico del Astillero of 2026 at the Monumental Banco Pichincha stadium, marking an important matchup in the Ecuadorian Liga Ecuabet.

Mar 7 • 19:47 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

What time is Barcelona vs. Emelec playing today for the Clásico del Astillero

Barcelona SC hosts Emelec today in the Clásico del Astillero at the Monumental Banco Pichincha stadium.

Mar 7 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

‘The TCE's decision sets a disastrous precedent’, reacts prefect Paola Pabón to the suspension of the RC

Pichincha prefect Paola Pabón criticized the Electoral Court's decision to provisionally suspend the Revolución Ciudadana political movement, claiming it undermines citizens' rights.

Mar 7 • 00:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

When is the Clásico del Astillero between Barcelona and Emelec this 2026

The first Clásico del Astillero of the 2026 season between Barcelona SC and Club Sport Emelec is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, at 16:30 in the Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha.

Mar 6 • 23:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The elections in the FEF are temporarily suspended: these are the 3 sporting impacts

A judge in Pichincha has temporarily suspended the elections in the Ecuadorian Football Federation, citing a violation of candidate Esteban Paz's rights.

Mar 5 • 23:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Pichincha Judge Suspends Elections in FEF Until Resolving Habeas Data Action Filed by Esteban Paz

A Pichincha judge has provisionally suspended the elections for the Ecuadorian Football Federation until a legal action by Esteban Paz is resolved.

Mar 5 • 16:40 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

President Daniel Noboa criticizes the use of public officials for party purposes and supports actions by the Ministry of Labor

President Daniel Noboa criticized the alleged use of public institutions for political mobilizations and backed the Ministry of Labor's actions following an inspection revealing pressures on officials to attend political marches.

Mar 5 • 16:23 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Clásico del Astillero: know the points of sale and prices of tickets for the match at the Monumental stadium

Barcelona SC has announced the start of ticket sales for the Clásico del Astillero match scheduled for Saturday at the Monumental Banco Pichincha stadium, with no tickets available for visiting fans.

Mar 5 • 15:38 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

The appeal hearing of Aquiles Alvarez in the Goleada case has been postponed again

The Provincial Court of Justice of Pichincha has postponed the appeal hearing for Guayaquil's mayor, Aquiles Alvarez, in the Goleada case due to the unavailability of judges and the prosecutor.

Mar 4 • 23:24 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Prefecture of Pichincha asks the Court to suspend reform to the Cootad

The Prefect of Pichincha, Paola Pabón, filed a constitutional action against a reform to the Cootad that mandates municipalities to allocate a significant portion of their resources to public works.

Mar 3 • 19:03 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Barcelona SC vs Botafogo: this is the only ticket sales point today

Barcelona SC informs that the only place to buy tickets today for the Copa Libertadores match against Botafogo is at the Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha.

Mar 3 • 15:16 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Drinking water reaches 56 rural communities with support from Banco Pichincha's Sumar Juntos program

Banco Pichincha's Sumar Juntos program has successfully provided access to drinking water for over 31,000 people in rural communities across eight provinces in Ecuador.

Mar 2 • 17:16 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Firefighters in Quito rescue four people who could not descend from Rucu Pichincha

Emergency services in Quito rescued four individuals, including three young men and one woman, who were stranded after climbing Rucu Pichincha and were unable to descend.

Mar 1 • 14:32 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Earthquake felt in several areas of Quito: 'It was a strong shake'

A 3.5 magnitude earthquake struck near Quito, prompting reactions from local residents who reported varying intensities of the tremor.

Mar 1 • 02:09 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Judiciary Council designates six new provincial prosecutors in charge

The Judiciary Council of Ecuador has appointed six new provincial prosecutors for various provinces, replacing the previous officials.

Feb 27 • 20:54 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Two suspects arrested for child pornography in Cotopaxi and Pichincha

Two men were arrested in Ecuador for their alleged involvement in child pornography.

Feb 26 • 17:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Bicentennial Road Project of $300 Million in Pichincha to Be Reactivated with Reforms

The Pichincha Prefecture is seeking to relaunch the Bicentennial road solution, a $300 million project aimed at improving traffic flow in Quito.

Feb 26 • 14:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Héctor Enríquez Ruiz has been missing for six days in Pichincha: family asks for help in locating him

Héctor Enríquez Ruiz, a 27-year-old sound engineer, has been missing since February 19, 2026, prompting family members and friends to seek public assistance and support from the authorities in finding him.

Feb 24 • 18:36 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Fine Furniture Case: Prosecutor requests trial for judge Nubia Vera for the crime of concussion

The Prosecutor's Office in Ecuador is seeking to bring Judge Nubia Vera to trial for concussions in the Fine Furniture corruption case.

Feb 23 • 22:20 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Authorities of Pichincha reject approval of Efficiency of Spending Law in GAD: 'Social service and care programs will continue to function'

Authorities in Pichincha, Ecuador, have voiced strong opposition to the recently passed Efficiency of Spending Law that mandates financial allocations for local governments.

Feb 21 • 20:56 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ecuador leads international banking by assuming the presidency of FIBA

Ecuadorian Pablo Vallejo has been appointed as the new president of the Board of Directors of the Financial & International Business Association (FIBA), marking a significant achievement for Ecuador in international banking.

Feb 19 • 20:59 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

Barcelona SC vs Argentinos Juniors, for the Copa Libertadores, LIVE: minute by minute, live

Barcelona SC is set to face Argentinos Juniors in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores qualification at Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha in Guayaquil.

Feb 18 • 23:02 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Barcelona SC debuts in the Copa Libertadores: these are the 3 sports impacts

Barcelona SC is set to face Argentinos Juniors in the second phase of the Copa Libertadores at the Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha, a crucial match for their progression to the group phase.

Feb 18 • 22:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Barcelona SC and Argentinos Juniors Reveal Their Official Squads for Phase 2 of the 2026 Copa Libertadores

Barcelona SC and Argentinos Juniors have announced their squads for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores Phase 2 match, set to take place at the Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha in Quito.

Feb 18 • 22:05 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Pichincha Court summons four sentenced as material authors of Fernando Villavicencio's murder for appeal hearing

A Pichincha court has summoned four individuals convicted of the murder of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio to present their appeal for a reduced sentence.

Feb 18 • 15:17 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Prefect of Pichincha requests to appear before legislative committee regarding urgent efficiency project in GADs

The Prefect of Pichincha, Paola Pabón, has requested to present concerns to the National Assembly's Economic Development Committee about an urgent law project affecting decentralized governments' efficiency and autonomy.

Feb 17 • 13:11 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

When and at what time does Barcelona SC play against Argentinos Juniors in phase 2 of the Copa Libertadores

Barcelona SC will debut in phase 2 of the Copa Libertadores against Argentinos Juniors at the Monumental Banco Pichincha stadium on February 18.

Feb 16 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Section of the Nanegalito-San Miguel de los Bancos road partially opened due to landslide

A landslide on the Nanegalito-San Miguel de los Bancos road in Ecuador has led to a partial reopening of the affected area, as cleanup efforts are underway.

Feb 15 • 20:37 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Calacalí-La Independencia Road Reopened After Landslide

The Calacalí-La Independencia road has been fully reopened to traffic after a landslide caused by heavy rains, according to the Pichincha Prefecture in Ecuador.

Feb 15 • 14:53 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Large landslide closes kilometer 36 of the Calacalí - La Independencia road

A significant landslide has blocked kilometer 36 of the Calacalí - La Independencia road in Ecuador, necessitating extensive cleanup operations by local authorities.

Feb 14 • 14:19 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Alias ‘Chuky’ captured, hitman linked to ‘Fito’ in the Amazon region

Alias ‘Chuky’, a high-value target and leader of hitmen linked to the criminal organization Los Choneros, was captured by Ecuadorian Armed Forces in Rumiñahui, Pichincha.

Feb 12 • 19:44 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Government activates red alert in Pichincha, Esmeraldas and Los Ríos due to rains

Ecuador's government has declared a red alert in various provinces due to an increased risk of heavy rainfall and associated hazards.

Feb 11 • 23:34 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Crisis in Pichincha hospitals reduces surgeries from 6,000 to 3,000 and supplies to 30%, according to unions

Pichincha hospitals face a severe crisis as the number of surgeries dropped significantly and medical supplies are at critically low levels, prompting calls for emergency measures from medical unions.

Feb 11 • 20:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

How an electronic bracelet that, according to the Prosecutor's Office, Aquiles Alvarez did not wear works

The article discusses the use of electronic monitoring devices by public officials in Ecuador, highlighting Aquiles Alvarez and others who have also been mandated to wear them.

Feb 10 • 22:25 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Five detained in Quito for alleged vehicle theft

Five individuals have been arrested in Quito in connection with an alleged vehicle theft operation following a four-month investigation.

Feb 10 • 17:14 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The phenomenon of Messi in Ecuador: stories behind an uncommon name

Ecuador has 58 legally registered individuals named Messi, highlighting the cultural impact of the famous Argentine footballer Lionel Messi.

Feb 9 • 23:14 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Lionel Messi scored his first goal of 2026 against Barcelona SC in 'the match of history'

Lionel Messi scored his first goal of 2026 in a match against Barcelona SC at the Monumental Banco Pichincha stadium during a tour.

Feb 8 • 01:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

The arrival of Lionel Messi in Guayaquil in images

The Inter Miami delegation arrived in Guayaquil to compete in what is called 'the match of history' against Barcelona Sporting Club, scheduled for February 7 at the Monumental Banco Pichincha stadium.

Feb 7 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Luciana Zapata, daughter of assembly member Hernán Zapata, will take over the seat of Andrés Castillo following his temporary suspension

Luciana Zapata Albán will assume the assembly seat of Andrés Castillo after he was suspended for 30 days without pay due to a decision by the Legislative Administration Council (CAL).

Feb 6 • 23:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Lucía Zapata, daughter of assembly member Hernán Zapata, will take the seat of Andrés Castillo after his temporary suspension

Lucía Zapata Albán will assume seat 85 of assembly member Andrés Castillo due to his 30-day unpaid suspension issued by the Legislative Administration Council.

Feb 6 • 23:06 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

River overflow affects three homes in Sangolquí, Pichincha

A river overflow on February 4 caused damage to at least three homes in the Las Lanzas neighborhood of Sangolquí, Pichincha.

Feb 5 • 03:33 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Start of the expansion of the Alóag-Santo Domingo road to four lanes with an investment of more than $26 million

The expansion of the Alóag-Santo Domingo road to four lanes officially begins with the laying of the first stone, aimed at easing traffic congestion between the Sierra and the Coast.

Feb 3 • 14:45 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

‘César Farías must accelerate Barcelona SC's progress because Copa Libertadores is coming’: toreros will face Argentinos Juniors on February 18 for phase 2

Barcelona SC aims to qualify for the group stage of the Copa Libertadores, starting with a match against Argentinos Juniors on February 18 at the Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha.

Feb 2 • 17:41 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This was the municipal device for Barcelona SC's Yellow Night at the Monumental stadium

The municipality of Guayaquil implemented a control device outside the Monumental Banco Pichincha stadium during the Yellow Night event for Barcelona SC, which presented its 2026 roster.

Feb 1 • 19:01 UTC

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