Fewer resources for higher education in Ecuador (and other news in a summary to start the day)

On another topic, President Guillermo Lasso spoke of implementing a Plan Ecuador against insecurity and drug trafficking.

The universities register a reduction of $ 77.6 million (6.2%) in the 2022 proforma sent by the Executive to the Assembly. And although there would be fewer resources in some entities and ministries, in others, such as Education and Health, they would receive additional funds.

On another topic, the president Guillermo Lasso spoke of implementing a Plan Ecuador against insecurity and drug trafficking. The governor of Guayas told us that what the president referred to is the Ecuador Rescue Security Plan, which also combats drug use.

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Higher education, with fewer resources in proforma

Universities, various ministries, the Superintendency of Companies, the National Electoral Council and the Attorney General’s Office record important budget reductions according to the 2022 proforma sent by the Executive to the National Assembly. One of the ministries that received the greatest adjustment or cut is Public Works and Transportation, with a 43% drop. Also that of Production and Foreign Trade, with 80% reduction; and that of Urban Development and Housing, with a 53% cut.

Lasso says a Plan Ecuador against drug trafficking is needed

President Guillermo Lasso affirmed that the support of the United States, Colombia and the European Union is needed because he said that “It’s time for a Plan Ecuador” to confront drug trafficking. The goals of this plan, according to the president, would be to strengthen security, the Armed Forces, the National Police and control of prisons. Also, fight drug trafficking and micro-trafficking.

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Guillermo Lasso held meetings on his tour of Spain

In front of a hundred Spanish businessmen, the president spoke of two of the Government’s strategies to promote and guarantee investments in the country: public-private alliances and trade agreements. This activity was part of the meeting agenda of his official visit to Spain.

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There will be a water cut this Sunday

Interagua will interrupt the drinking water service from 04:00 this Sunday until midnight on Monday to maintain electrical supply systems from the La Toma plant. Among the sectors affected in the north are Flor de Bastión, Paraíso de la Flor, Miraflores, Colinas de la Prosperina, Colina de la Florida, Pascuales, Mapsingue, Las Cumbres, Urdesa and Lomas de Urdesa. In addition, the entire center and south will be without service. (I)

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