Ecuador: 2,309 teachers unpaid in Sierra/Amazon; Guayaquil employer arrears 4 years

Ecuador's teachers' union (UNE) reports that 2,309 public school teachers in the Sierra and Amazon regions have not received August 2026 salaries, with Guayaquil facing four years of employer arrears. The extent of the payment delays and the government's response remain unclear. This signals fiscal strain and potential disruption to education services, affecting public welfare.