Ecuador's Competition Regulator Approves Dunkin' Donuts Asset Acquisition

The Superintendencia de Competencia Económica (SCE) has authorized Restaurantes Unidos Restaunsa S.A. to acquire the productive and operational assets of Donut House S.A., which operates the Dunkin' Donuts brand in Ecuador. The SCE's analysis concluded the transaction poses no significant risks to competition.

eluniverso.com|Sep 14, 2026

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Ecuador's Cooperative Sector Shows Stability Amidst El Niño Concerns

Ecuador's largest savings and credit cooperatives have demonstrated improved performance in key indicators through July 2026, including a reduction in the delinquency rate. However, the sector faces potential challenges from the anticipated El Niño phenomenon and associated risks.

Sep 14, 2026

Policy & Regulation

Guayaquil Motorcycle Registration Compliance at 25% for 2026

As of September 2026, 75% of Guayaquil's motorcycle fleet, totaling an estimated 231,799 units, remains unregistered. The Authority of Transit and Mobility (ATM) reports a current compliance level of 25% for motorcycle registration.

Sep 13, 2026

Policy & Regulation

Ecuador Implements Temporary Curfew in Four Provinces

A temporary curfew will be in effect in Guayas, Manabí, Los Ríos, and El Oro from September 17 to September 30, 2026, restricting circulation daily between 00:00 and 05:00. The measure aims to intensify operations against organized crime.

Sep 12, 2026

Finance

Mabe Commits $35 Million to New Guayaquil Washing Plant

Mabe, a major appliance manufacturer, is investing $35 million in a new washing machine manufacturing plant in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Scheduled to begin operations in early 2027, this facility is projected to produce over 90,000 units annually for local and regional markets.

Sep 12, 2026

Policy & Regulation

Cayambe Hospital Project Awarded Following Years of Announcements

President Daniel Noboa announced on September 10, 2026, that the new Cayambe Hospital project has been awarded, a development that follows over six years of prior announcements. The facility is projected to benefit more than 140,000 individuals.

Sep 11, 2026

Finance

El Niño 2026-2027: Anticipating Economic Impact on Ecuador's Productive Sector

Ecuador's productive sector faces potential significant economic impact from the strengthening El Niño phenomenon, with historical data from 1997-1998 showing 52.8% of national losses absorbed by businesses. Current forecasts indicate a high probability of a historic intensity event by late 2026, emphasizing the need for operational resilience.

Sep 11, 2026

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Energy

Ecuador Updates Permit for $277.7 Million Peru Power Interconnector

Ecuador’s environmental-license update advances the Peru interconnection project. The next test is construction and commissioning against the stated 2029 target.

Primicias; Vistazo|Sep 10, 2026

Energy

ITT Equipment Failure Cut Output to About 15,000 Barrels a Day

An ITT processing-system failure interrupted production beginning September 6. The latest cited operating data precede today, so full restoration remains unverified.

Primicias|Sep 10, 2026

Finance

Ecuador’s Banking Watchlist Identifies 74 Unauthorized Operators in 2026

September 9 reporting highlights 74 entries in the banking regulator’s 2026 unauthorized-entity registry. A check of the official list confirms the count.

Vistazo; Superintendencia de Bancos|Sep 10, 2026