Ecuador
PROSPECTS 2002: Election year for Andean states
Continued low commodity prices will constrain the growth prospects for all three countries in...
ECUADOR: President Noboa won't stand for reelection
President Gustavo Noboa said yesterday that he will not stand in the presidential elections to...
EcuadorECUADOR: Follow-up to IMF agreement in doubt
The IMF has approved the disbursement of 96 million dollars, President Gustavo Noboa said...
EcuadorECUADOR: Violent crime to deter foreign investors
The incidence of violent crime has increased sharply in the past three years....
EcuadorLATIN AMERICA: US-Andean trade preferences at risk
The US Senate Finance Committee yesterday voted to reduce the benefits for textile and canned...
Latin AmericaECUADOR: Balanced budget passed but oil doubts remain
Congress has approved the government's 2002 balanced budget bill.
EcuadorECUADOR: Social security reformed but regulation weak
Legislators approved sweeping reforms to the social security system on November 13....
EcuadorECUADOR: Lower oil revenue estimates still optimistic
Economy Minister Jorge Moran yesterday lowered the 2002 budget bill estimate for oil prices...
Ecuador
