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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

600 recyclers from Quito and Guayaquil will be trained through a program

A new training program in Ecuador aims to enhance the recycling capabilities of 600 recyclers in Quito and Guayaquil.

Feb 27 • 16:11 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

From an area affected by security problems to an innovative neighborhood: this is how the new Mariscal will be in 2027

The municipality of Quito has approved a plan to revitalize the Mariscal neighborhood, focusing on innovative developments and addressing past issues of gentrification and abandonment.

Feb 27 • 15:22 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Carlos Vives will be in Quito and Guayaquil with the Tour Al Sol 2026: We will illuminate Ecuador with the sun of La Provincia

Colombian singer Carlos Vives will perform in Quito and Guayaquil, celebrating Latin American identity and emphasizing the importance of Hispanic contributions to the United States.

Feb 27 • 15:16 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Quito Council seeks agreement with the Electric Company to channel trash collection fees

The Metropolitan Council of Quito is forming a committee to establish an inter-institutional agreement with the Electric Company to manage trash collection fees as residents express dissatisfaction with current charges.

Feb 27 • 14:42 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

“There is much to modify for early diagnosis”: Specialists gather in Quito to propose improvements in the treatment of rare diseases

Specialists in Quito discussed the challenges and proposed improvements for the treatment and early diagnosis of over 400 rare diseases in Ecuador.

Feb 27 • 14:14 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Man sentenced to 17 years in prison for killing a father and son at a Trolebús stop in Quito

A man was sentenced to over 17 years in prison for the murder of a father and son in Quito, Ecuador, occurring at a Trolebús stop in 2015.

Feb 27 • 14:02 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Quito requires social justice with freedom

The article discusses the necessity for Quito to focus on social justice and leadership that prioritizes community projects over individual ambitions.

Feb 27 • 13:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Gas station worker among five alleged extortionists detained in Quito and Huaquillas

Five alleged extortionists, including a gas station employee, have been arrested in Quito and Huaquillas for threatening local residents.

Feb 27 • 00:12 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Liga de Quito and its Megacaravana 2026: learn the meeting points to join the celebration

Liga de Quito is organizing its 2026 Megacaravana event, inviting fans to join a celebration ahead of a local match against Macará.

Feb 26 • 22:49 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'There are no words to describe the pain': father of Héctor Enríquez cries for justice following his son's death

Héctor Enríquez's father speaks out for justice after his son's body was found following his disappearance in Quito, Ecuador.

Feb 26 • 22:39 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This will be the Pico y Placa schedule in Quito for this Friday, February 27, 2026

Quito's vehicle circulation regulation, Pico y Placa, restricts cars and motorcycles with license plates ending in 9 and 0 on February 27, 2026, during specified hours.

Feb 26 • 22:11 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Elderly stranded in the rain after vehicle detention: Quito's AMT offers apologies

A traffic operation in Quito left a group of elderly individuals stranded in the rain after they were ordered out of their vehicle by traffic agents.

Feb 26 • 19:01 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

One dead and eight injured in traffic accident on the Pan-American Highway North

A serious traffic accident on the Pan-American North highway resulted in one fatality and eight injuries, leading to partial road closure.

Feb 26 • 14:09 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Vehicle Restriction Schedule in Quito for Thursday, February 26, 2026

Quito's Pico y Placa vehicle circulation system restricts cars and motorcycles with license plates ending in 7 and 8 during specific hours on February 26, 2026.

Feb 26 • 13:10 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Quito Municipality fined for allowing a building that impacts the Guápulo landscape

Quito Municipality has been fined for permitting the construction of a building that disrupts the urban landscape of Guápulo, a traditional neighborhood.

Feb 25 • 20:52 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Three people arrested in Los Ríos with the truck of Héctor Enríquez, missing in Quito

Three individuals have been arrested in Los Ríos in connection with the truck belonging to Héctor Enríquez, who has been missing since February 28 in Quito.

Feb 25 • 15:53 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Fog and rain cause tree fall in Quito

Heavy rain and fog in Quito led to the fall of a tree on Avenida Carlos V, but no injuries or significant damage were reported.

Feb 25 • 15:28 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Body of a child who disappeared in the Inga River is located

Emergency services in Puerto Quito found the body of a 1.5-year-old child who fell into the Inga River during a family outing.

Feb 25 • 01:39 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Judiciary dismisses two anti-corruption judges who allegedly favored defendants in the Fachada case

Two anti-corruption judges in Ecuador have been dismissed for allegedly trying to benefit defendants involved in an organized crime case.

Feb 25 • 00:11 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

No trace of Héctor Enríquez Ruiz: authorities activate specialized units

Authorities in Ecuador are investigating the disappearance of 27-year-old Héctor Enríquez Ruiz, who went missing in Quito on February 18, 2023.

Feb 24 • 22:31 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Quito dismantles illegal garage and scrapyard for stolen cars

Authorities in Quito shut down an illegal garage and a scrapyard in operations that uncovered stolen vehicles and auto parts.

Feb 24 • 20:31 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Quito will present legal actions for the reform to the Cootad

The city of Quito plans to take legal action against recent reforms to a law impacting financial transfers for local governments.

Feb 24 • 19:22 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

AMT moves the Bicentenario Registration Center to new facilities

The Metropolitan Transit Agency (AMT) in Quito is relocating the Bicentenario Registration Center to new premises to improve service efficiency and transparency, effective March 2, 2026.

Feb 24 • 15:27 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Public bike system without safe bike lanes: Quito's pending debt to cyclists

Quito's public bike system will return in 2026 after suspension, with an investment of $5.5 million and improved infrastructure.

Feb 24 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Official Premiere: The Quito Band Diana Fugitiva Presents the Single ‘Pink Glasses’

The Quito band Diana Fugitiva is set to release their new single ‘Pink Glasses’ on February 25, 2026, following their initial success with previous singles.

Feb 24 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

AI Marketing in Ecuador: the event that shows how Artificial Intelligence is already transforming brands

A new event in Ecuador aims to showcase how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming marketing strategies for brands.

Feb 24 • 04:51 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This will be the Pico y Placa schedule in Quito for this Tuesday, February 24, 2026

The Pico y Placa vehicle restriction system in Quito will apply to cars with license plates ending in 3 and 4 on February 24, 2026.

Feb 23 • 22:15 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Intense rain in Quito causes eight emergencies due to flooding

Heavy rainfall in Quito resulted in eight emergency reports of flooding across various neighborhoods on Monday.

Feb 23 • 22:06 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Bus crash in northern Quito leaves nine injured

A bus collision in northern Quito resulted in nine people injured, prompting a rapid response from emergency services.

Feb 23 • 17:42 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Councilors file lawsuit in court to invalidate garbage collection fee

Council members in Quito are challenging a newly implemented garbage collection fee that has doubled costs for residents, prompting a legal push for its suspension.

Feb 23 • 16:33 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The story of the teacher with dual sensory impairment who overcomes limits and teaches classes to interpreters at the university of Quito: 'There are no barriers when one makes an effort'

A teacher with dual sensory impairment is successfully teaching at a prestigious university in Quito, Ecuador, demonstrating the power of determination over obstacles.

Feb 23 • 15:11 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Cancellation of flights to New York from Guayaquil and Quito due to "potentially destructive storm" in the USA

A severe winter storm in northeastern United States has led to the cancellation of several flights between Guayaquil, Quito, and New York over the weekend.

Feb 23 • 01:24 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Action before the Constitutional Court seeks to stop the collection of waste fees in Quito

City officials in Quito have filed a legal action to halt the increased waste collection fees introduced on February 1st after residents expressed financial distress over the surging costs.

Feb 23 • 01:12 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This will be the Pico y Placa schedule in Quito for Monday, February 23, 2026

The Pico y Placa vehicular restriction in Quito will affect vehicles with license plates ending in 1 and 2 on February 23, 2026.

Feb 22 • 21:15 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Oswaldo Guayasamín Avenue enters a new rehabilitation phase: these alternate routes will be available for drivers until April

The rehabilitation of Oswaldo Guayasamín Avenue in Cumbayá, Ecuador, begins on February 23, with alternate routes for drivers planned until mid-April.

Feb 22 • 20:54 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Involved in the robbery of a delivery motorcycle ends up lynched by the victim's companions, in Quito

In Quito, a group of delivery drivers lynched a man they suspected of stealing a motorcycle from one of their colleagues.

Feb 22 • 17:03 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Project has been integrating dogs into university life in Quito for 12 years and raising awareness about animal ownership: 'Here dogs are important, they are part of us'

A student project at the Escuela Politécnica Nacional in Quito integrates dogs into university life and addresses issues related to stray dogs and animal welfare.

Feb 22 • 16:21 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Can a bus lane be re-implemented on the Rumiñahui highway?: this is what experts say about the alternative for mobility

Experts discuss the potential reimplementation of a dedicated bus lane on the Rumiñahui highway as part of Quito's public transport improvements.

Feb 22 • 16:10 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Man found dead in El Ejido park area

A man was discovered dead in El Ejido park, Quito, with preliminary indications suggesting a possible heart attack as the cause of death.

Feb 21 • 22:39 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The life of a medium woman in Quito: 'We become a kind of parabolic antenna, a series of signals arrive and we must choose the most important one'

Rosa Tello, a medium in Quito, shares her experiences and insights from over 25 years of helping people connect with the spiritual realm.

Feb 21 • 20:55 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

60.7 million passengers mobilized by Quito airport in 13 years of operations

Quito's Mariscal Sucre airport has successfully operated for 13 years, accommodating 60.7 million passengers and maintaining a 99.32% operational time rate.

Feb 21 • 17:37 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

One dead and two injured adults in a violent crash in El Pinar

A collision between a truck and a light vehicle in Quito resulted in one death and two injuries early Saturday morning.

Feb 21 • 16:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

‘Bananerito’, the mascot of Orense, stole the show: recreated Bad Bunny's show at the Super Bowl

During the halftime of the match between Orense and Liga de Quito, the mascot ‘Bananerito’ entertained the crowd with a show inspired by Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance.

Feb 21 • 03:35 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Weather today in Quito, Ecuador: the weather forecast for Saturday, February 21, 2026

The weather forecast for Quito, Ecuador, predicts a maximum temperature of 17°C and a minimum of 8°C on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

Feb 21 • 03:32 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Thus the standings are after the victory of Liga de Quito 2-1 over Orense in the start of the Liga Ecuabet 2026

Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quito defeated Orense 2-1 in the opening match of the Liga Ecuabet 2026.

Feb 21 • 03:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The 68th season of Ecuadorian football begins: these are the 3 sports impacts

The 68th season of Ecuadorian football commences tonight with a match between Orense and Liga de Quito, featuring significant organizational changes and competitive implications.

Feb 20 • 22:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

[Live] Orense vs. Liga de Quito: date 1 of the Liga Ecuabet 2026

Liga de Quito faces Orense SC in the opening match of the Liga Ecuabet 2026 on February 20, with both teams looking to kick off their campaigns strongly.

Feb 20 • 22:22 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Orense vs. Liga de Quito: Where and at what time to watch the start of the Ecuabet League 2026?

Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quito will face Orense Sporting Club on February 20, marking the start of the Ecuabet League 2026.

Feb 20 • 21:12 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Liga de Quito starts the Ecuabet Liga 2026 with 7 new signings in their squad

Liga de Quito begins the Liga Ecuabet 2026 with a newly revitalized squad featuring seven new player signings as they prepare to play their first official match against Orense SC.

Feb 20 • 20:54 UTC

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