American Retirees in Mexico and Ecuador Share What Living Abroad Costs Them

Two things come up whenever Americans talk about retiring abroad: a low monthly budget and a long list of reasons it works. The detail usually sits elsewhere, in visa paperwork, rent, and health coverage. Mexico and Ecuador are two of the most discussed …

Peru, Ecuador, Chile, and Costa Rica withdrew from the international agreement that protects sharks

The governments of Peru, Ecuador, Chile, and Costa Rica decided to withdraw from an international measure aimed at protecting five species of sharks threatened with extinction. The decision allows these countries to continue authorizing their capture, …

Scientists call on Ecuador to stop the rising trafficking of Galápagos iguanas

In a recent letter, scientists call on Ecuador to stop the trafficking of marine iguanas, endemic to the Galápagos Islands, amid a surge in seizures. The archipelago is home to four species of endemic iguanas, and all are in demand as exotic pets, despite …

The natural beauty of Ecuador is hard to put into words

Mansour bin Zayed receives Foreign Minister of Ecuador

ABU DHABI (WAM) His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, received Roberto Kury Pesantes, Ecuador's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility, in Abu Dhabi. …

Coming weeks: Ecuador special

Ecuador carries its location in its name: the country lies on the equator, which runs just north of the capital, Quito. In an area slightly larger than the United Kingdom (don't let Google Maps fool you!), you find a Pacific coastal plain, two Andean …

Ecuador's banana supply chain comes together to measure its carbon footprint

The Ecuadorian Banana Exporters' Association (AEBE) launched the 23rd edition of Banana Time Guayaquil, held October 28–30 at the Hilton Colón Hotel under the slogan "Connecting for growth." The event brings together more than 90 exhibitors, …

Ecuador’s Food and Beverage Exports Up as Domestic Consumers Become More Demanding

!!! Issue Oct 21-27 2026: Ecuador’s food and beverage industry is facing challenges posed by a rapidly changing market in which customers are more demanding with regard to price as well as the ingredients and sustainability of the products they buy. Indeed …

Middle East accounts for 14% of Ecuador's banana exports

Ecuador, the world's leading banana exporter, says its output meets all international regulatory standards for any market, including the Middle East, which has become the third-largest export market for the fruit. The Middle East accounts for 14% of …

Ecuador's Security Crisis and U.S. Relations Reassessed

Why It Matters Ecuador faces compounding crises of organized crime, economic instability and political uncertainty that are reshaping U.S. policy priorities in the Andes, according to a new Congressional Research Service (CRS) report. ​ The Big Picture …