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VOX Solutions Appointed Exclusive Gateway for International A2P SMS and Voice Traffic into Claro Ecuador
VOX Solutions is pleased to announce its appointment as the exclusive gateway for international Application-to-Person (A2P) SMS and Voice traffic delivery into Claro Ecuador’s network, Ecuador’s leading mobile operator. This role results from a...

A CT couple grew a booming landscaping business. Their local store is still called a 'hidden gem'
As the summer season sets in, JohnBela Gift, Garden and Landscape Supply is brimming with flowering plants, trees, shrubs and indoor plants. The water fountains are trickling; wind chimes tinkle and shimmer in the breeze, and the store’s seemingly...

This ESSENTIAL Football Manager mod finally fixes the game’s hilariously broken finances
You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we...

Telefónica to sell Ecuador unit to Millicom for €330 million
Telefónica, Madrid. Credit: JJFarq, Shutterstock. Telefónica has agreed to sell its Ecuadorian subsidiary to Millicom Spain for €330 million, continuing its strategic retreat from Latin America under chairman Marc Murtra. The sale of Otecel, which...

Author J.L. Collins Talks About Achieving Financial Independence
Financial independence isn't just about early retirement. It's giving your future self freedom. J.L. Collins is the best-selling author of The Simple Path to Wealth: Your Road Map to Financial Independence and a Rich, Free Life. In this podcast,...

Millicom to acquire Telefonica Ecuador for $380 million
In sum – what to know: Telefónica exits Ecuador – Telefonica has agreed to sell its Ecuador unit to Millicom for $380 million, continuing its strategy to reduce Latin American exposure. Millicom expands in South America – The acquisition...

The best business VoIP services in 2025: I hand-picked the top VoIP phone systems
Cloud-based Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone systems go far beyond analog business telephony services. These are the best providers on the market that combine business calling with advanced features, scalability, and value for money. In...

Global Canned Seafood market projected to reach US$49B by 2032 as demand remains strong
WORLD – The canned seafood market is projected to grow steadily over the next several years, with estimates placing its value at nearly US$49.07 billion by 2032. This marks a rise from US$34.32 billion in 2024, with the market expected to expand...

Judge convicts Ecuadorian migrant of trespassing on newly formed National Defense Area near El Paso
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. A federal district judge in El Paso convicted an undocumented immigrant of entering a newly designated defense area in...

VOX Solutions, Claro Ecuador Partner on A2P SMS Security Platform
VOX Solutions is pleased to announce its appointment as the exclusive gateway for international Application-to-Person (A2P) SMS and Voice traffic delivery into Claro Ecuador's network, Ecuador's leading mobile operator. This role results from a...
EarthTalk - How do oil and gas companies foil efforts by climate activists?
Dear EarthTalk: How do oil and gas companies foil efforts by climate activists? J.L., via email In recent years, many climate activists have protested against oil and gas companies for their role in exacerbating climate change and more. Recent...

Ecopetrol: A Good Company With Potential Catalysts
Ecopetrol's Q1 2025 results demonstrate strong revenue growth and operational efficiency, supporting my positive outlook. The valuation remains attractive relative to peers, with upside potential as the company continues to execute its strategy....

At COP30 & beyond, the fight for climate justice must end corporate impunity (commentary)
As climate treaty delegates gather in Bonn this week ahead of COP30 in Belém, Brazil, later this year, the world needs to confront a truth usually omitted from such negotiations: the climate crisis is not just a political failure, but the result...

U.S. agribusiness trade mission visited Lima to strengthen economic ties
The delegation was made up of more than 50 agribusiness companies, trade organizations, and representatives from the agriculture departments of five states, who worked to strengthen economic ties and improve the trade balance. "This visit allowed...

Las 5 cosas que debes saber este 17 de junio: Israel, detenidos por ICE, economía de Milei y salud de Miguel Uribe Turbay
Por CNN en Español Menos del 10 % de los inmigrantes detenidos por ICE desde octubre tenían condenas severas. La economía de Milei, entre la baja inflación y las alarmas. Gazatíes temen que su sufrimiento se vuelva invisible ante conflicto entre...
Honduran finance group snaps up Ecuadorean insurance assets
Credit: Shutterstock/SuPatMaN ROBALINO has helped Honduran financial services company Grupo Financiero Atlántida acquire the Ecuadorean subsidiary of German insurer HDI for US$14 million. Subscribe to unlock unlimited access Get news, unique...

Un videojuego sobre el fútbol y la infancia en Ecuador cautiva al mundo. “Despelote” es uno de los mejores juegos del 2025
Sergio Gómez Martín A Julián el fútbol siempre le gustó mucho. Lo jugaba y lo veía en televisión. “Era una gran parte de mi vida. En Ecuador es gran parte de la cultura de todo. Como que es inescapable”. Sin embargo, este desarrollador de...

Indigenous Amazonian Delegation Receives Honors in California Senate as Amazon Watch Releases Explosive Report on Ecuador’s Oil Expansion Plans
Photos of the delegation and California State Senate hearing Video of the California State Senate hearing Versión en español aquí Sacramento, California – As wildfires rage across the Western U.S. and the Amazon nears a dangerous tipping point,...

VOX Solutions Wins Claro Ecuador A2P Gateway Deal
Ehsan Ahmadi, CEO and Founder of VOX Solutions, stated, “We are honoured to support Claro Ecuador through this collaboration, offering unmatched technology and operational expertise. “The VOX-360 platform stands out as the only solution capable of...
Telefónica exits Ecuador with Millicom in LatAm divestment spree
Credit: Shutterstock/JJFarq Luxembourg-based Millicom has enlisted five Winston & Strawn LLP offices and Ecuador’s Bustamante Fabara to purchase Telefónica's Ecuadorean business for €330 million (US$380 million), just weeks after the same buyer...