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Ecuador Referendum Targets Gang Violence With Security Measures

Ecuadorians gear up for a crucial referendum to combat rising crime rates and violence, with potential implications for the nation's security policies and ...

Ecuadorans to vote in anti-crime referendum as death toll from violence mounts

Millions of Ecuadorans will cast ballots in a referendum on Sunday to decide whether or not to green-light stricter measures against organised crime in a country gripped by bloody gang wars.

France 24 · Apr 20, 2024

Ecuador President Declares State Of Emergency Due To Energy Crisis

Ecuador faces severe energy crisis, prompting state of emergency declaration and urgent measures to address power outages and shortages.

Second Ecuadoran Mayor Killed Ahead Of Anti-crime Referendum: Police

The mayor of a mining town in violence-riddled Ecuador was shot dead Friday, the second such killing in days ahead of a weekend referendum on tougher measures against organized crime, police said.

International Business Times · Apr 19, 2024

Ecuador Hit By Power Cuts Of Up To 13 Hours Amid Drought

Parts of Ecuador were facing power cuts of up to 13 hours on Thursday amid an electricity crisis sparked by a drought that has left key hydroelectric reservoirs nearly depleted.

International Business Times · Apr 18, 2024

‘We can’t hunt or fish’: the villages in Ecuador’s Amazon surrounded by abandoned explosives

In 2002, high explosives were laid in oil wells across 20 sq km of forest. The firm has gone but the pentolite remains, despite a court ruling, putting lives and the ecosystem at risk

The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2024

Drought fuelled by 'El Nino' pushes Ecuador to declare energy emergency

Colombia has reduced its electricity exports to its neighbour Ecuador due to a drought exacerbated by the El Nino weather pattern. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Apr 18, 2024

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Venezuela shuts Ecuador diplomatic missions over raid on Mexican embassy in Quito

Maduro said he had ordered "diplomatic personnel to return to Venezuela immediately... until international law is restored in Ecuador."

Latin Times · Apr 17, 2024

Venezuela orders the closure of its embassy in Ecuador

Venezuela's president ordered the closure of his country's embassy in Ecuador in solidarity with Mexico in its protest over a raid by Ecuadorian authorities on the Mexican embassy in Quito.

WEKU · Apr 17, 2024

Honduras Recalls Top Diplomat Over Ecuador Embassy Raid

Honduras recalls top diplomat in Ecuador over Mexican embassy raid, emphasizing diplomatic norms and relations. The fallout from the incident raises tensio...

Top News · Apr 17, 2024

Ecuador Rations Electricity Due To Drought

Ecuador and Colombia face electricity and water rationing due to El Niño-induced droughts, prompting measures to conserve energy and explore diversified so...

Top News · Apr 17, 2024

Ecuador Rations Electricity Due To Drought-Linked Power Shortages

Ecuador and Colombia implement rationing due to El Niño drought, with Ecuador suspecting sabotage. Colombia offers tax credits to reduce electricity usage.

Top News · Apr 17, 2024

Venezuela Orders Closure Of Embassy In Ecuador In Solidarity

Venezuelan President Maduro closes embassy in Ecuador in solidarity with Mexico after raid on Mexican embassy, sparking a diplomatic crisis.

Top News · Apr 17, 2024

Venezuela Shuts Ecuador Diplomatic Missions Over Raid

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro said Tuesday he had ordered the closure of his country's diplomatic missions in Ecuador after a raid on the Mexican embassy in Quito.

International Business Times · Apr 17, 2024

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Venezuela To Close Embassy In Ecuador Over Mexico Raid

Venezuela closes embassy in Ecuador in response to Ecuador's raid on Mexico's embassy, citing violation of international norms. The closure underscores the...

Latin Times · Apr 15, 2024

U.K. Looking to Deport Migrants to Several Latin American Countries in 'Rwanda-Like' Deals

The Times reported that Costa Rica, Paraguay, Peru, Brazil and Ecuador are among those being considered

The Hindu · Apr 14, 2024

Breach of convention: On the Ecuador-Mexico tensions

Going rogue inside the embassy of Mexico in the name of fighting corruption is not going to help Ecuador in tackling the myriad challenges Ecuador is facing

Latin American Countries Express Concern Over Iran's Attack On Israel

Latin American countries express concern over Iran's attack on Israel. Chile, Mexico, Argentina, and Ecuador call for peaceful solutions to prevent further...

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International Business Times · Apr 12, 2024

Mexico Takes Ecuador To International Court Over Embassy Raid

Mexico filed a lawsuit against Ecuador Thursday at the International Court of Justice over the storming of its embassy in Quito, saying it wanted the South American country "suspended" from the United Nations.

France 24 · Apr 11, 2024

Mexico calls on UN to expel Ecuador over embassy raid as tensions soar

Mexico's president said Thursday his country is demanding that the United Nations expel Ecuador from the world body as part of a complaint to the top U.N. court over Ecuador’s police raid last week on the Mexican embassy in Quito.

Ecuador Ex-Vice President Glas Attempts Suicide, Correa Reveals

Former Ecuadorian Vice President Glas' suicide attempt in Mexico raises concerns about mental health struggles of high-ranking officials.

Former Ecuador VP Jorge Glas On Hunger Strike In Prison

Former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas on hunger strike in prison amid corruption charges and legal appeal. Supporters monitor closely.

Ecuador's President Defies Diplomatic Norms In Mexico Embassy Raid

Ecuador's raid on Mexico's embassy and arrest of former VP raise diplomatic tensions in Latin America.

FourFourTwo · Apr 10, 2024

Ecuador Copa America 2024 squad: Felix Sanchez's full team

The Ecuador Copa America 2024 squad has been confirmed

Ecuador's Ex-Vice President Glas Returns To Prison After Hospital

Former Ecuador VP Jorge Glas returns to prison post-hospitalization for corruption conviction, sparking debate on justice and accountability.

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