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Ecuador’s President Noboa Faces First Protests of Second Term Over Controversial Laws
The new laws promoted by right-wing parties represent a setback for labor and social rights. ttOn Friday, President Daniel Noboa faced the first wave of social unrest since beginning his second term in May, as labor and civil society groups marched Friday recently approved laws backed by the ruling party’s majority in the National Assembly. […]
July 11, 2025

Cuba Fully Restores the National Electrical System After Efforts of Technicians and Workers
However, the Ministry of Energy and Mines acted quickly, starting restoration work immediately after the incident. The quick response and tireless work of technicians and workers in the electrical sector were essential to restoring service in record time. Related: Cuba Gradually Reactivates Electricity Generation In a remarkable collective effort, Cuba has managed to fully restore […]
December 5, 2024

Ecuadorian Teachers Protest Against Fuel Prices in Quito
According to World Bank projections, Ecuador will be the Latin American country with the lowest growth rate in 2024. On Thursday, the National Union of Educators (UNE) blocked some avenues in the city of Quito to protest against the rise in fuel prices decreed by President Daniel Noboa. RELATED: Ecuador: Vice-President Faces Charges of Electoral […]
July 18, 2024

Ecuadorians Protest Against Increase in Fuel Prices
Agreed with the IMF, the elimination of subsidies is contributing to output stagnation, social movements denounce. On Tuesday, Ecuadorians took to the streets to protest against President Daniel Noboa due to the increase in Extra and Ecopais gasoline prices effective from June 28. RELATED: Ecuadorian Richard Carapaz Leads the 2024 Tour De France In Quito, […]