The designated operator of Ecuador, Empresa Pública Servicios Postales del Ecuador (SPE EP), wishes to inform other member countries of the Union and their designated operators that, as of 1 June 2025, operations at the office of exchange located in the city of Guayaquil (IMPC codes ECGYEA and ECGYEB) will be temporarily suspended. This measure is being taken as part of an operational restructuring process with the aim of optimizing the universal postal service. During the period concerned (i.e. commencing 1 June 2025), the functions and operations carried out to date at the Guayaquil exchange office will be assumed by the exchange office located in Quito (IMPC codes ECUIOA, ECUIOB and ECUIOC), which will continue to provide services on a regular basis. Servicios Postales del Ecuador (SPE EP) is located at the following address: Av. Manuel Córdova Galarza y Alborada (Pusuqui) 170308 QUITO ECUADOR The suspension will be temporary, until further official notice issued by the national management with responsibility for postal operations.

Truck drivers block Santa Cruz-Cochabamba highway: Media sources indicated that truck drivers staged a roadblock at the entrance to Yapacaní, Bolivia on May 26, disrupting traffic on the highway between Santa Cruz and Cochabamba. The protest was triggered by a severe diesel shortage that has left over 200 trucks out of operation for over a week. The blockade is expected to continue until fuel deliveries to the municipality resume.

Heavy rainfall causes flooding in Punjab and Khyber Phaktunkhwa: Media sources reported that heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in parts of northeastern Punjab and northwestern Khyber Phaktunkhwa in Pakistan since May 24. Due to floodwaters, structures collapsed, trees and power lines were downed while low-lying areas were inundated. Several roads were closed due to low visibility and inclement weather. Lingering disruptions are likely to persist until floodwaters recede.

Truck drivers launch week-long nationwide strike: Media sources reported on May 23 that truck drivers in Iran have begun a nationwide strike over fuel cuts and rising costs on May 22, with the strike action expected to last another week. Reports indicate that the strikes had so far taken place in Arak, Ilam, Bandar Abbas, Tabriz, Sirjan, Shiraz and Kermanshah. Logistics disruptions and delays are to be expected during this period.