Latest Analysis
Ecuador Oil Output Falls 1.5% In January-May 2026
Ecuadorian crude production fell 1.5% between January and May 2026, according to Primicias. The decline keeps energy-sector execution and Petroecuador output central to fiscal monitoring for the rest of the year.
Ecuador-Argentina Auto Deal Would Cut Import Tariff to 10%
Ecuador and Argentina have completed negotiations on an automotive trade agreement that would lower the tariff on Argentine vehicles entering Ecuador from 28% to 10%. The measure could reshape import pricing, competition and regional supply-chain positioning in Ecuador’s auto sector.
Assembly Orders 30-Day Review Of Progen Fund Transfers
The National Assembly unanimously ordered a review into the destination and route of funds transferred by Progen, with a 30-day report deadline. The case adds governance risk around public contracting and power-sector procurement.
Recent Updates
Ecuador Mortgage Ceiling Falls to 10.19% as Market Rates Move Lower
Ecuador Households Now Use 10 Retail Channels as Price Pressure Shapes Demand
El Niño Could Add Up to 1.85 Points to Ecuador Inflation and Raise 2027 Cost Risks
Biess Lists Property Auctions From July as Distressed Assets Move Through Coactive Processes
Ecuador Cuts Mining-Fee Revenue Forecast to USD 44M as Exploration Is Excluded