The Latest Breaking News from Ecuador

Despelote review – a beautiful, utterly transportive game of football fandom

Set during Ecuador’s 2002 World Cup qualifying campaign, this fascinating, semi-autobiographical game gives you control of the life of a soccer-mad eight-year-old

The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2025

Ecuador Declares National Mourning For 11 Troops Killed By Guerrillas

Ecuador's president declared three days of national mourning starting Saturday over the deaths of 11 soldiers who the army said were killed by dissident FARC guerrillas in an ambush near the Colombian border.

International Business Times · May 10, 2025

One Of 2025's Best Games Is Only Seemingly About Soccer

'Despelote' is a charming and sometimes harrowing look at the nature of memory, filtered through a slice-of-life adventure in early 2000s Ecuador.

Inverse · May 7, 2025

6.3 magnitude earthquake in the Pacific Ocean rattles Ecuador

A strong 6.3 earthquake off Ecuador’s Pacific coast has shaken the northern part of the country Friday, with some initial reports of some damages to houses

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025

Buildings Destroyed, One Injured In Ecuador Quake

A shallow 6.3-magnitude earthquake left at least one person injured, dozens of buildings damaged and knocked out power in the Ecuadoran port city of Esmeraldas on Friday.

International Business Times · Apr 25, 2025

From batik-making in Ghana to homestays in Kyrgyzstan: your top ethical trips

​Readers share their ​favourite experiences that benefit local people​, including community cottages in Northern Ireland, an anti-mafia tour of Palermo​ and an eco project in Ecuador

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2025

Professional Soccer Player Hid Under the Bed During Home Invasion. Suspects Kidnapped His Wife and Child Instead

An Ecuadorian soccer player's wife and 5-year-old child were kidnapped during a home invasion on Wednesday after the intruders appeared to be looking for him.

Latin Times · Apr 24, 2025

Mexico Rejects Claim That Local Hitmen Were Traveling To Mexico To Kill The President Of Ecuador

Mexico's Foreign Ministry flatly rejected claims made in Ecuador that hitmen from the North American country were travelling south to attack Daniel Noboa

Latin Times · Apr 22, 2025

Police did 'everything possible' to protect Briton burned alive by mob in Ecuador

The British man was ‘lynched and burned’ after being pulled from the police station, local reports said

Evening Standard · Apr 22, 2025

British man ‘lynched by mob’ after being dragged out of Ecuador police station

Foreign Office understood to be investigating

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025