Quito Crime and Shortages
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Quito faces multiple challenges as U.S. authorities seized 53.1 kg of cocaine from a flight originating there, while renal patients protested medication shortages outside a local hospital. Additionally, a man was killed in an armed attack in the Miravalle sector of the city.
Quito Children Consume Ultra-Processed Foods Daily Amidst Hunger Concerns
- Nine out of ten children and adolescents in Quito consumed ultra-processed foods in the past 24 hours, while 15.3% reported experiencing hunger. - This paradox of overconsumption of unhealthy foods alongside hunger highlights a "double burden of malnutrition," where children are overweight or obese but lack essential nutrients. - Experts attribute this issue to an environment where ultra-process…
Quito's Panamericana Norte to close three lanes for 30 days of road work starting June 16
- Three lanes of Quito's Panamericana Norte will close for 30 days starting June 16, 2026, for road rehabilitation. - A temporary contraflow system will be implemented on the opposite side of the road…
US seizes 53.1 kg of cocaine from Ecuador
- U.S. authorities seized 53.1 kilograms of cocaine from a cargo flight originating in Quito, Ecuador, destined for Amsterdam via Miami. - The drugs were discovered on June 10, 2026, in four undeclare…
Renal patients in Quito demand urgent medication amid shortages
- Renal patients in Quito protested outside the Eugenio Espejo Hospital demanding vital medications. - Patients require at least twelve pills daily, costing over $1,500 per month, and face potential k…
What is known about the Miravalle crime in Quito
- A man was killed in an armed attack in the Miravalle sector of Quito, Ecuador, on Thursday evening. - The victim, a financial manager for a private university, was shot multiple times while driving …