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[^2]\n\nOn September 4, 2026, President Noboa proposed selling unproductive real estate assets of the IESS worth $2 billion to generate liquidity for social security operations. [^3]\n\nA stated objective of the visit is to increase cooperation in the joint fight against narcoterrorism threatening the hemisphere. [^4]\n\nSecretary Marco Rubio will meet with President Noboa in Ecuador during his trip. [^5]\n\nBetween January and June 2026, Ecuador exported non-petroleum products to Panama worth USD 58.1 million, while imports reached USD 44.8 million. [^6]\n\nPresident Mulino and Ecuadorian President Noboa agreed to maintain and reinforce cooperation to face transnational organized crime, with emphasis on intelligence, urban security, and border protection. [^7]\n\nThe terms of reference document establishes the path for the two governments to discuss the conditions of the future convention. [^8]\n\nIn 2026, the IESS pension fund is projected to receive $3.438 million in contributions while spending over $7.400 million, and the health fund is projected to receive $1.617 million while spending $2.185 million. [^9]\n\nIn April 2015, the fixed state contribution of 40% for financing pensions was eliminated, and in November 2015, the IESS Council reduced the allocation to the pension fund from 9.74% to 5.86%. [^10]\n\nUnder the presidency of Correa, decisions were made that weakened the IESS, including the removal of a constitutional requirement to create a financial entity within 180 days. 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