Ecuador Raises Import Tariffs on Colombia

Ecuador escalated trade tensions with Colombia, announcing it would raise customs duties on imports. This move marks a significant increase in the ongoing trade dispute. The Ecuadorian government did not specify which goods would be affected by the new tariffs.

Ecuador escalated trade tensions with Colombia on Thursday, announcing it would raise customs duties on imports. This move marks a significant increase in the ongoing trade dispute between the two nations. The Ecuadorian government did not specify which goods would be affected by the new tariffs. The decision is reportedly aimed at protecting domestic industries. Analysts warn that this could lead to a full-blown trade war in the region.

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2026-04-10T06:22:38+00:00

Trade War Escalates Between Ecuador and Colombia

Ecuador has raised tariffs on Colombian goods to 100%, escalating a trade war. President Noboa frames this as pressure to combat crime, while President Petro calls it a "monstrosity."

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2026-03-31T03:43:00+00:00

Solar Boats Reduce Noise Pollution in the Amazon

Scientists in Ecuador are using a new method to measure how the transition to solar vessels is reducing river noise pollution in the Amazon, helping to restore the natural habitat for sound-dependent species.

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2026-03-30T21:31:53+00:00

Ecuador's Trade Deal with the US

Ecuador has reached a deal with the US that liberates 53% of its non-oil exports from tariffs. Latin American countries have reacted differently to Washington's trade wars, with some losing competitiveness, others redirecting exports, and some negotiating to mitigate the effects.

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2026-03-28T13:35:43+00:00

Ecuador Army Bombs Illegal Mining Zone in Border Region

The Ecuadorian Army conducted a major bombing in Carchi province, destroying about 50 mines and dealing a blow worth hundreds of millions of dollars to criminal groups engaged in illegal mining.