The Latest Breaking News from Ecuador

‘My Last’—Lionel Messi Makes Argentina World Cup Qualifier Admission

Lionel Messi is part of Argentina’s squad for qualifiers against Venezuela and Ecuador in September.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 28, 2025

Full List Of Countries That Designated Venezuela's Cártel de los Soles as a Terrorist Organization

Argentina's decision follows similar actions by Ecuador and Paraguay, both of which in August cited the cartel's involvement in transnational drug trafficking and its ties to organized crime as grounds for the designation.

Latin Times · Aug 27, 2025

Nightlife Falls Silent As Ecuador's Narco Gangs Take Charge

The sweat-and-salsa-infused nightlife that was once the beating heart of Ecuador's largest city, Guayaquil, has fallen silent, with bars, restaurants, and nightclubs pulling down the shutters to avoid cartel-linked violence.

International Business Times · Aug 27, 2025

Argentina 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Squad Confirmed for September: Messi Missing Key Midfielder

Lionel Messi, Alexis Mac Allister and Franco Mastantuono are among those selected.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 18, 2025

Seven Killed In Latest Ecuador Pool Hall Shooting

Gunmen shot dead at least seven people at a pool hall in the Ecuadoran city of Santo Domingo, police said Sunday, in the country's latest gruesome massacre amid soaring gang violence.

International Business Times · Aug 17, 2025

In Ecuador, environmentalists worry Noboa is unwinding nation's green reputation

Recent moves in Ecuador have environmental interests concerned that the South American nation is unwinding some of the basis for its green reputation

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025

US and Ecuador sign agreement to combat transnational crime

The United States and Ecuador have signed a bilateral agreement meant to disrupt transnational criminal networks

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025

‘I had no idea there was anything like this in the world!’: meet the species recently discovered by scientists

With support from World Land Trust, conservationists are working to identify new species and safeguard existing habitats

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2025

Ecuadorian TikToker Gunned Down Mid-Live Stream Joked With Killer to Shoot Her in The Head Moments Before

In a deeply unsettling incident that has shocked both Ecuador and the wider region, Keyla Andreína González, a 28-year-old content creator from Guayaquil, Ecuador, was shot and killed in her home during a live TikTok broadcast.

Latin Times · Jul 29, 2025

Ecuador Deports Hundreds Of Colombian Inmates As Bogota Cries Foul

Ecuadoran authorities said Saturday they had deported hundreds of Colombian prisoners via a land border crossing, after Bogota protested that the move came without prior agreement.

International Business Times · Jul 26, 2025