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Public Selection Process for the Combined Cycle Block I-400 MW On March 9, 2026, the Ecuadorian Ministry of Environment and Energy (“MAE”) introduced the Public Selection Process (bidding process) (“PPS”) for the Combined Cycle Block I-400 MW. The resulting concessionaire will be the company (or the joint venture) that, upon having approved the legal and…

Organic Law for the Strengthening of the Strategic Sectors of Mining and Energy On March 2, 2026, the “Organic Law for the Strengthening of the Strategic Mining and Energy Sectors” (hereinafter, the “Law”) was published in the Official Gazette. The Law introduces amendments to the Mining Law and to the Organic Law of the Public…

Newsletter Tax – February 2026 Resolution Nro. NACDGERCGC26-00000009 The SRI Updates Income Tax Withholding Rates at Source Publication Date: February 27, 2026 This Resolution shall enter into force upon its publication in the Official Gazette and shall be applicable as of March 1, 2026. The Internal Revenue Service (Servicio de Rentas Internas – SRI) issued…

Holding of the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders or Partners Dear Clients and Friends: We would like to remind you of the following corporate obligations applicable to Ecuadorian companies subject to the supervision of the Superintendence of Companies, Securities and Insurance (hereinafter, the “SCVS”): 1. Holding of the Ordinary General Meeting by March 31 of…

Draft Organic Law to Strengthen the Strategic Mining and Energy Sectors On January 27, 2026, President Daniel Noboa Azín submitted to the National Assembly the draft “Organic Law to Strengthen the Strategic Mining and Energy Sectors,” classified as urgent in economic matters. This means that the Assembly must process and rule on the bill within…