17DEC23 ✈️"Manta's Eloy Alfaro airport is in limbo. Currently there is no money for its maintenance and this already causes problems in its operation. This was indicated by Jimmy Villavicencio, president of the Citizen Technical Committee for the Development of the Manta Airport, who believes that the situation is really worrying since there is no money for the maintenance and operation of the building.
"The contractors who built it state that the maintenance of the structure is not their responsibility, but the MTOP (Ministry of Transportation and Public Works), as it has not yet received the work, does not want to be responsible either. The DAC (Directorate of Civil Aviation) argues that it has not yet received the terminal from the MTOP; So there is no one to take over," he said. "There's no money to even buy toilet paper."
All of this occurs while the building has problems that affect its operation. Villavicencio said that there are seven destroyed toilets, damaged air conditioners, the emergency generator is failing; The luggage rack, both in the national and international room, does not work. There is also a water supply problem in the control tower, as well as a risk of flooding in case of rain, since the drainage is unfinished. "What happens is terrible. Right now the Manta airport does not even have enough to buy toilet paper.
However, as a committee and citizens we have donated a thousand dollars for cleaning materials and to fix the bathroom batteries," he added. According to data from the Citizen Technical Committee, each month the Manta airport generates $1,448,506 and barely requires $7,000 for its maintenance. The terminal receives three weekly flights from Panama, two from the Galapagos Islands and two daily flights from Quito.
Villavicencio questioned that despite the fact that this income is generated, the State does not assume the maintenance of the place. "They don't do things or let things be done. We have a terrible problem. This could affect the operation of the airport. What happens is absurd.
Much more so when the airport is self-sustaining," he said. The committee chaired by Villavicencio has been insisting from the government of former President Guillermo Lasso that the airport be handed over to the Municipality of Manta, so that this entity is in charge of the delegation process. This has not been obtained...." -
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🤠iffin you gonna move down or remain in Ecuador on into 2025, get prepared for whats a coming down the pike🥷🏼its not and has not been just a Coastal & #GYE thang, its also a Sierra & Metro #Quito Thanggy as well👮🏻♂️💰
My 2025 NewYears Resolution is more time out on the La G range, zz style, 🎸🥁🎸 cuzz (imho) we gonna dang sure be a needin it🥷🏼if anybody wants to no longer be an outlaw? Call me to join our Qtowne Quito gun club and get legal to tote with a 55hr CCW Course,
now a days The CCW is pretty much streamlined down to this:
plan on about $300 for to join the gun club,about $200 or up to $300 for the CCW course,about $300 for psyche, psycho and toxico exams,
a 9mm Taurus for say $1200.
a 9mm CZ for say $1500.
aprox $80 to $100 for a box of 50rds 9mm FMJ
i see peeps now a days getting legally armed in about a 3-4 months time frame, kinda like a tuff assed visa process!
'Always be prepared' - BSA & SA,
"When guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns" - Louis L'Amour (1908-1988) Western novelist of ...
(there will be no significant improvement in Ecu until this addressed and resolved once and for all, very similar issues up NA way too, Ecu mini state likes to monkey see monkey doo big brother brothel USSA in so many ways:) 03DEC25- #Ecuador ⚖ 'Life imprisonment! For corrupt judges & lawyers- "...So, let's use the same logic with my "buddies." If as a lawyer you are found guilty of having bribed a judge or prosecutor or you are that judge or prosecutor bribed, it is impossible for us to think that it is coherent that we can once again entrust them with their participation in the system of administration of justice.
A corrupt judge, lawyer or prosecutor must be banned for life from practicing the profession. Let them go out to sweep streets or pass cafes, but in this profession they cannot participate again. Because without Justice there is no State and they have made sure that Ecuador is a failed State.
But I am more radical: I propose that the perpetual inability to practice the profession ...
SUN 23NOV25 The #EcuadorReport Giving Thanks to the Entire Crew at KAT-BAS Club de Tiro #Quito Gun Club - 'Nobody is Coming to Save You!'🦃Have a Happy Thanksgiving 2025🎩-
13NOV25 📑#Ecuador
"There is an agreement between the US and Ecuador on reciprocal tariffs, driven by President Donald Trump and President Noboa.
The United States announced the elimination of reciprocal tariffs for certain Ecuadorian exports, following the conclusion of a new agreement promoted by President Donald Trump and President Daniel Noboa.
The understanding incorporates chapters of trade, work, environment and security, with the aim of providing greater competitiveness and relief to the export sector of Ecuador.
The Minister of Production and Foreign Trade, Luis Jaramillo, stressed that this framework "will lay the foundations of trade, economic and national security relations", emphasizing that the agreement marks a decisive step to deepen cooperation between the two countries.
According to the Ecuadorian Government, the measure will allow to expand opportunities for domestic products and strengthen the bilateral agenda in strategic areas for development and security." -
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