Stephan Kueffner

Quito

Freelance Correspondent at Bloomberg News

Correspondent in Quito 🇩🇪🇪🇨 🏒

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Ecuador Expected to Delay Fee on Mining, Industry Says

1 week ago | bloomberg.com | Stephan Kueffner

The fees were announced earlier this month as part of efforts to bolster oversight amid a surge in illegal mining and reduce deficits as President Daniel Noboa looks to comply with an International Monetary Fund agreement. (Bloomberg) -- Ecuador has indicated that it will consider delaying the implementation of a new mining fee estimated to generate $229 million annually, according to Rodrigo Darquea, vice president of the country’s mining chamber.
Bonos de Ecuador se disparan tras promesa de volver a los mercados de deuda

2 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Stephan Kueffner |Zijia Eleanor Song

Los bonos de Ecuador registraron el martes la mayor alza entre la deuda de mercados emergentes, después de que la titular de finanzas del país señalara que el gobierno planea regresar a los mercados de capital el año próximo. La ministra de Economía y Finanzas, Sariha Moya, dijo que el país andino planea una venta de deuda con garantías de prestamistas multilaterales en 2026, siempre y cuando su plan económico funcione.
Ecuador Vows a Return to Debt Markets, Sending Bonds Soaring

2 weeks ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Stephan Kueffner |Zijia Eleanor Song

Ecuador bonds jumped the most in emerging markets on Tuesday after the nation’s top finance officer said the government plans to return to capital markets next year. Finance Minister Sariha Moya said the Andean nation is planning a debt sale with guarantees from multilateral lenders in 2026, assuming its economic plan is working. Sovereign bonds rallied across the curve, with those due in 2035 climbing 1.4 cents on the dollar.
Ecuador Vows a Return to Debt Markets, Sending Bonds Soaring

2 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Stephan Kueffner |Zijia Eleanor Song

(Bloomberg) -- Beaten down Ecuador bonds jumped the most among emerging-market peers on Tuesday after the nation’s top finance officer said the government plans to return to capital markets next year. Finance Minister Sariha Moya said the Andean nation is planning a debt sale with guarantees from multilateral lenders in 2026, assuming its economic plan is working.
Salvador-style emergency powers on track for Noboa’s Ecuador

4 weeks ago | thenewstribune.com | Stephan Kueffner

Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa gives a speech during the presidential inauguration at National Assembly building on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Quito, Ecuador. (Franklin Jacome/Getty Images/TNS) Franklin Jacome TNS Fresh off his unexpectedly strong election win, Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa, sworn in Saturday, is seeking to cement his authority with a crime bill that would give his government emergency powers of the kind used in El Salvador.
SolGold busca acelerar inicio de producción en proyecto insignia para atraer inversores

1 month ago | bloomberg.com | Stephan Kueffner |James Attwood

SolGold Plc, una empresa centrada en Ecuador y respaldada por algunos de los nombres más importantes del sector minero, está trabajando en opciones para iniciar la producción en su proyecto insignia tres o cuatro años antes de lo previsto inicialmente. El proyecto Cascabel de la empresa ha sido anunciado desde hace tiempo por su potencial para convertirse en una importante mina de cobre y oro, lo que ha atraído inversiones de BHP Group y Newmont Corp.
Trump ally Noboa reelected in an Ecuador torn apart by gangs

2 months ago | thenewstribune.com | Stephan Kueffner

Ecuador's electoral authority declared President Daniel Noboa the winner of Sunday's election, giving him a full four-year term to try to rein in cocaine violence and rouse the economy from its lost decade. Socialist opposition candidate Luisa González declined to concede, however, and demanded a recount.
Ecuador Bonds Soar as Trump Ally Noboa Wins Key Runoff Vote

2 months ago | bloomberg.com | Stephan Kueffner |Vinicius Andrade |Vinícius Andrade

Daniel Noboa speaks during an election-night rally in Olón, Ecuador, on April 13. (Bloomberg) -- Ecuador’s sovereign bonds surged after the country’s electoral authority declared President Daniel Noboa the winner of Sunday’s election, giving him a full four-year term to try to rein in cocaine violence and rouse the economy from its lost decade.
Trump Ally Noboa on Track for Reelection in Crisis-Torn Ecuador

2 months ago | bloomberg.com | Stephan Kueffner

Daniel Noboa arrives with his family to cast a ballot at a polling station in Olon, Ecuador, on Sunday. (Bloomberg) -- Investor favorite Daniel Noboa is on track for reelection in Ecuador’s presidential vote, which would give him a full four-year term to try to rein in cocaine violence and rouse the economy from its lost decade. With 85% of ballots tallied, Noboa led socialist candidate Luisa González by 56% to 44% in Sunday’s runoff vote.
Tribunal de Ecuador otorga a Noboa victoria final sobre vicepresidenta

Mar 24, 2025 | bloomberg.com | Stephan Kueffner

Un tribunal de Ecuador confirmó por estrecho margen la suspensión de la vicepresidenta Verónica Abad más allá del final de su mandato, lo que deja al presidente Daniel Noboa como el ganador en su larga disputa.