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The Latest Breaking News from Ecuador

In Darwin's Footsteps: Scientists Recreate Historic 1830s Expedition

Like Charles Darwin did in 1831, a group of scientists and environmentalists last year set sail from the English port of Plymouth, headed for the Galapagos islands off the coast of Ecuador.

International Business Times · May 21, 2024

Ecuador's firefighters bestow honors on 5 rescue dogs at retirement ceremony

Five rescue dogs have been honored by Ecuador’s Fire Department at a ceremony formally retiring them after seven years of service and turning them over to new adoptive owners

The Independent UK · May 21, 2024

Timeline of the Assange legal saga over extradition to the US on espionage charges

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been fighting for years to avoid extradition to the United States to face charges related to his organization’s publication of a huge trove of classified documents

The Independent UK · May 20, 2024

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UCI suspends Banco Guayaquil-Bianchi for 20 days following two anti-doping violations in 12 months

Ecuadorian riders Jorge Montenegro Revelo and Nixon Efrain Rosero Rojas notified of adverse analytical findings

Cycling News · May 16, 2024

‘Just by breathing we are contaminated’: schoolgirls fight to extinguish Ecuador’s gas flares

A group of determined teenagers has taken the government to court for not doing more to protect their community from the noxious byproduct of oil extraction in the northern Amazon

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2024

Venezuela denies safe passage to opposition members in Argentine embassy

Six people with ties to opposition leader María Corina Machado are seeking to leave the country, but the Venezuelan foreign ministry has rejected all petitions

Latin Times · May 13, 2024

Envious Shamans And Pollution: Diverse Threats To Ecuadoran Amazon

When fish numbers diminished in the Ecuadoran Amazon, the Siona Indigenous people blamed envious, rival shamans for blocking the animals' passage through the rivers of Cuyabeno, a biodiverse wetland.

International Business Times · May 10, 2024

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'I think Pogačar went too long’ – Jhonatan Narváez tears up script in Giro d’Italia opener

Ecuadorian Champion resists favourite’s onslaught to claim first maglia rosa in Turin

Cycling News · May 4, 2024

Danger at every corner: How Ecuadoran city of Guayaquil became unliveable

The Latin American nation of Ecuador has been experiencing an unprecedented security crisis for several months. In the port city of Guayaquil, now under the control of drug gangs, residents are living in fear.

France 24 · May 3, 2024

Ecuador Accuses Mexico Of Interference At World Court

Ecuador accuses Mexico of interference at ICJ hearing over territorial dispute, sparking tensions and raising concerns over fairness and impartiality in in...

Ecuador President Declares State Of Emergency In Five Provinces

Ecuador's President declares state of emergency in response to escalating violence and unrest in five provinces, taking decisive action to restore peace an...

General Motors To Close Manufacturing Operations In Colombia, Ecuador

General Motors announces closure of manufacturing operations in Colombia and Ecuador as part of global restructuring efforts.

By any means necessary? Ecuador's new president and the fight against drug gangs

Ecuador's new president is on a winning streak, with the recapture of the alleged leader of the Los Lobos gang coming hot on the heels of a referendum giving Daniel Noboa a mandate to get tougher on drug cartels.

France 24 · Apr 23, 2024

‘Currents bring life – and plastics’: animals of Galápagos live amid mounds of waste

As diplomats search for a deal to curb the world’s growing problem of plastic, piles of bottles, buoys, nets and packaging keep building up in what should be a pristine environment

The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2024

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The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2024

World must come together to tackle plastic pollution, says chair of UN talks

Ecuadorian ambassador to the UK is hopeful impasse can be overcome at treaty negotiations in Ottawa

Ecuador's President Wins Public Backing For Security Measures

Ecuador's President Noboa secures public backing for security measures in a recent referendum. Arrest of gang leader Fabricio Colon Pico and ongoing search...

Latin Times · Apr 22, 2024

Ecuador Approves Extradition, Anti-gang Measures

The "yes" vote in favor of extradition received 65 percent of valid ballots, while "no" received 25 percent, according to a quick count of results, the electoral council said at a news conference.

WEKU · Apr 22, 2024

Ecuadorians vote in referendum to approve toughening fight against gangs

Ecuador's president got a resounding victory Sunday in a referendum that he touted as a way to crack down on criminal gangs behind a spiraling wave of violence.

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International Business Times · Apr 22, 2024

In Ecuadoran Amazon, Butterflies Provide A Gauge Of Climate Change

Biologists on a trail in the Ecuadoran Amazon hold their breath as they distribute a foul-smelling delicacy to lure butterflies, critical pollinators increasingly threatened by climate change.

Ecuadorian Prison Director Killed Amid Referendum On Crime

Director of Manabi prison in Ecuador killed during security referendum. President seeks to combat rising organized crime.

International Business Times · Apr 21, 2024

Prison Chief Slain As Ecuadorans Vote On Anti-crime Measures

Assailants gunned down the chief warden of an Ecuador prison Sunday as citizens across the nation cast ballots on proposed tougher measures to fight a surge in gang-related crime.

Ecuador's President Faces Crucial Referendum On Security Measures

Ecuador's referendum on security and economic reforms under President Noboa's administration faces public scrutiny and could impact future political decisions.

Ecuador President Seeks Approval For Security Measures In Referendum

Ecuadorian President Noboa seeks approval for security measures in a crucial referendum to combat rising crime rates and enhance public safety.

France 24 · Apr 21, 2024

Ecuadorans vote in anti-crime referendum amid spike in deadly violence

Ecuadorans were voting Sunday in a referendum on proposed tougher measures to fight gang-related crime.

The Guardian - US · Apr 21, 2024

Ecuadoreans to vote in referendum on unprecedented security measures

President is calling for sweeping security measures designed to empower police and armed forces against organised crime

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