Ecuador
Colombia to raise tariffs on Ecuadorian imports to 100%
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Colombia's Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, Diana Marcela Morales Rojas, rejected Ecuador's trade measures and announced that the country will raise tariffs on imports from Ecuador to 100%. The move responds to Ecuador's announced increase of its tariff on Colombian products to 100%, citing border security issues. Business leaders from both nations called for presidential dialogue to avert economic harm.
Researchers have identified a new spider species in the Ecuadorian Amazon that closely resembles a parasitic fungus. The discovery highlights an unusual form of mimicry previously undocumented in spiders.
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Ivory Coast and Ecuador will meet in Philadelphia on Sunday as both sides begin their 2026 World Cup campaigns in Group E.
Nicolás Botero-Páramo, president of Confecámaras, urged the suspension of tariffs between Colombia and Ecuador during a committee in Ipiales, Nariño. Border companies can no longer endure the situation, which has disrupted bilateral trade for months. Proposals include declaring an economic emergency in border areas and reactivating bilateral coordination mechanisms.
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The Government of Canada has issued an updated travel advisory for Ecuador, citing safety and security risks amid a state of emergency. The advisory highlights increased gang violence and upcoming curfews in several provinces. Travelers are advised to exercise caution and register with Canadian services abroad.
The Ecuadorian government has closed nearly all border crossings with Colombia and Peru for national security reasons, leaving only Rumichaca and Huaquillas open from December 24, 2025. This measure aims to curb drug and arms smuggling across porous borders exceeding 600 km with Colombia and 1,500 km with Peru. Ecuador's Foreign Ministry notified the neighboring governments of the decision.
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In Quito, Ecuador's Coordinator for Peace, Sovereignty, Integration and Non-Interference (CPAZ) stated that the US blockade against Cuba is a prolonged and inhumane policy contrary to international law. The statement highlights the human rights violations caused by the embargo. It was issued on November 22, 2025.
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