

Ecuador Sets the 2026 Minimum Wage at USD 482: How It Affects Visa Requirements
Ecuador raised its 2026 minimum wage to USD 482. Learn how it impacts retirement, digital nomad, rentista, professional, and investment visas.
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Will there ever be a return to normal?
And if there is, what will the “new normal” be like in Ecuador? As an expat, it takes awhile to figure out what is “normal” in your new...
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Is It Worth it to Plan for an Emergency as an Expat?
I cannot stress how important it is for all expats to create a contingency plan in the event of an emergency while they’re abroad. While...
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Healthcare—An Often-Ignore Aspect of the Expat Lifestyle
When you move to a new country, it’s important to understand the Healthcare system that you will be using going forward. Many countries...
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Minister of Production and Foreign Trade, Iván Ontaneda says: "CANNABIS INDUSTRY IS A GREAT OPP
The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic will force countries to explore new industries to balance the economy and one of the options that...
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IN GUAYAQUIL, 2 HOSPITALS TEST COVID-19 CURE WITH BLOOD PLASMA.
A small group of patients kept in intensive care for the harsh ravages of the coronavirus already received a blood plasma transfusion...
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UNITED STATES OFFERS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ECUADOR FOR COVID-19
In the health emergency that the country and the world are experiencing with COVID-19, the United States supports with technical...
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ECUADOR WILL RECEIVE MASKS AND EQUIPMENT FROM CHINA
Tuesday, March 31st 2020 – 09:17 Ecuador will receive a new donation of masks and medical equipment from China to support the efforts in...
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GIVE A HAND, WITHOUT SHAKING HANDS
The “Give a hand, without shaking hands” campaign, will come with help for vulnerable groups during the health emergency....
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BANCO DE GUAYAQUIL DONATES $5 MILLION FOR COVID-19 EMERGENCY IN ECUADOR
The Banco de Guayaquil announced the donation of five million dollars to the “Salvar Vidas” initiative, led by its largest shareholder...
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