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Guayaquil’s Casa Tola Moves Toward Commercial Redevelopment Behind a Preserved Facade
Casa Tola’s deterioration has made redevelopment unavoidable, but the project will preserve the historic 9 de Octubre facade under INPC and Guayaquil municipal oversight. Demolition is expected to take about 60 days, followed by nine to 11 months of construction.
Biess Relaunches Property-Auction Platform With Listings Across 14 Provinces
Biess has consolidated auction listings, bidder requirements, and the offer workflow at rematevirtual.biess.fin.ec. The current catalog covers 14 provinces and requires a 10% cash deposit or 15% deposit for installment bids.
Ecuador and Japan Keep an Economic Partnership Agreement on the Table
Ecuador asked Japan to advance discussions toward an Economic Partnership Agreement, with a next phase targeted before year-end. Japan is already a market and investment partner across seafood, cacao, infrastructure, energy, and mobility.
Recent Updates
Ecuador Wants Tax Incentives Tied More Closely to Results
Ecuador’s Seguro Joven Has 16,500 Affiliates. The Formalization Gap Is Larger.
Guayaquil Tourism Spending Reached USD 140.3 Million in Q2
Fuel Stabilization Mechanism Points to a Second Consecutive Price Decline
Education Ministry Directs USD 1.354 Million Toward El Nino School Resilience