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Pakistani man pleads guilty to human smuggling in US, charged $40,000 to bring people on 'dunki route' for film work

A Sialkot man pleaded guilty in a US court for leading an internatioinal human smuggling conspiracy that involved fake companies, fake visas and a 'dunki' route through Ecuador, Cuba, Colombia and then the US through the southern border. 49-year-old Abbas Ali Haider was extradited to the US from Mexico in…

The Times of India

2026 World Cup: Dark Horse Contenders—Ranked

An expanded World Cup means there’s an array of outsiders capable of enjoying deep runs.

Sports Illustrated

Petro Orders Ecuador Probe After Colombia Highway Bombing Kills 21 and Injures 56

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered investigators to determine whether explosives used in a deadly bombing on the Pan-American Highway entered Colombia from Ecuador, adding a cross-border dimension to one of the country's worst civilian attacks in decades.

Latin Times

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‘It’s like a slow death’: a jailed mother and her daughter on why prison is a sentence for them both

Valentina was seven when Ivonne first went to jail in Ecuador for selling drugs. Nine years later, as Ivonne faces another prison sentence, they discuss the trauma of living apart – and their lasting bond

The Guardian - UK

High-Ranking Ecuadorian Gang Member To Be Extradited To U.S. On Drug Charges

A high-ranking member of the "Los Choneros" gang will be extradited to the United States following a ruling by Ecuador's highest court.

International Business Times

I rediscovered a forgotten legal rule. It could transform Indigenous rights in Australia

Canada has signed more than 70 treaties with its Indigenous peoples. The United States has more than 300 treaties. Our neighbour, New Zealand, has the Treaty of Waitangi. Countries such as Ecuador, Norway and Finland recognise Indigenous sovereignty through other devices, such as constitutional recognition and a Sámi Parliament.

The Conversation

‘We were terrified they were going to kill us’: fishers who survived US boat strike speak out

An Ecuadorian fishing crew describe their ordeal as victims of Trump’s purported war on ‘narcoterrorists’

The Guardian - US

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Chelsea: Moises Caicedo reveals why he signed new contract as huge deal confirmed

Ecuador international has committed the next seven years of his career to the Blues

Evening Standard

Turning debt into forests: the finance tool making a comeback

In 2023, Ecuador struck an unusual deal. Instead of simply paying back its debts, it refinanced part of them on better terms and promised to spend the savings protecting the Galápagos Islands.

The Conversation

Why is Moises Caicedo banned at the World Cup?

World Cup 2026 will start late for Ecuador's leading man

FourFourTwo

Ecuador's Noboa Says Presence of U.S. Troops in Country is 'Not an Invasion' but 'International Collaboration Against Crime'

Noboa has strengthened ties with the U.S. and aligned closely with the administration of Donald Trump on security policy, particularly in combating drug trafficking

Latin Times

5 Cheapest Exotic Places for Seniors to Visit on a Social Security Budget

A passport does not need a luxury price tag to unlock unforgettable views, bold flavors, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. The world holds destinations that feel rich, vibrant, and wildly different, yet they welcome travelers with modest budgets and open arms. A fixed income does not block adventure—it simply demands smarter choices…

Everybody Loves Your Money

Birdwatch: Climbing to 4,400 metres to spot a rare rufous-bellied seedsnipe

Our writer travels to the eastern Andes in search of one of Ecuador’s most elusive birds

The Guardian - UK

Arsenal injury update: Gabriel, Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber latest news and return dates

Gunners’ injury woes have deepened ahead of two massive fixtures this week

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International Business Times

U.S. Forces Again Join Ecuador To Target Alleged Cartel Facility

U.S. forces joined Ecuadorean counterparts to target a facility allegedly controlled by a local cartel, according to a new report.

Latin Times

U.S. Deploys Commandos in Ecuador as Loosened Rules Expand Operations Beyond Traditional Battlefields: REPORT

The Ecuador operation is part of a wider strategy that has included air and maritime strikes against suspected drug-smuggling vessels that began in September

Evening Standard

Arsenal injury update: Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Gabriel and William Saliba latest news and return dates

Gunners were hit hard during the international break

The Independent UK

Immigrants seeking asylum are ordered to countries they've never been to, but end up stuck in limbo

In recent months, thousands of immigrants living legally in the U.S. and waiting for rulings on their asylum claims were suddenly ordered deported to countries where most have no ties

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The Independent UK

The 10 Arsenal players who have withdrawn from international duty due to injury

Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka joined Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba in withdrawing from international duty

Evening Standard

Arsenal dealt new injury worry as Piero Hincapie withdraws from Ecuador squad after medical tests

More concerning news for Arsenal during the international break

Radio France Internationale

As high seas treaty takes shape, Galapagos proves that protection pays off

A global treaty designed to protect the high seas is entering a decisive phase, as countries meet in New York this week to work out how to turn it into action. At the same time, a real-world example in the Galapagos shows what effective ocean protection can look like –…

We Got This Covered

Pete Hegseth cheered a ‘narco-terrorist’ bombing on social media. The New York Times found the truth, and it’s not a good look

The rhetoric was loud, the intel less so.

International Business Times UK

What Went Wrong? US Military Mistakenly Bombed Dairy Farm in Ecuador After 'Drug Camp' Mix-Up

A US-backed anti-drug operation in Ecuador is under scrutiny after a strike reportedly hit a dairy farm instead of a narcotics site, raising questions about intelligence and civilian safety.

The Independent UK

Ecuadorian farm owner is pushing back against US claims it’s a drug camp

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Latin Times

U.S. Forces Said They Helped Ecuador Target a Terrorist Organization, But a New Investigation Shows It Was a Dairy Farm

U.S. forces claimed earlier this month that they helped Ecuadorean forces target a camp used by a drug-trafficking organization to conduct its criminal enterprise, but a new investigation shows that the location was actually a dairy farm.

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