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Ecuador has financing for Galapagos reserve, still open to blue bonds, minister says

Ecuador has secured $150 million in financing to manage its expanded marine reserve around the Galapagos, but remains open to blue bonds to benefit the environmentally sensitive area, Environment Minister Gustavo Manrique said Friday.

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Four Hearts stars land Australia call-up for Ecuador 'Welcome Home' series after World Cup heroics

Graham Arnold has called upon Kye Rowles, Cammy Devlin, Nathaniel Atkinson and Garang Kuol from the capital with Celtic's Aaron Mooy and former Hibs and Rangers man Jason Cummings also included.

Edinburgh Live

Socceroos call up rising stars of Australian football for 'Welcome Home' friendly series against Ecuador

Four uncapped players, including a young Manchester City midfielder, are called in as injury replacements for the Socceroos' first games since the Qatar World Cup.

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Socceroos call up Man City prospect Robertson

Manchester City midfielder Alex Robertson is the surprise inclusion in Graham Arnold's Socceroos squad for friendlies with Ecuador later this month.

AAP

Aiden O'Neill the hero as City edge Roar in ALM

In-form midfielder Aiden O'Neill's brace has delivered league leaders Melbourne City a 2-1 win over Brisbane Roar in the A-League Men.

AAP

Half the World Cooks With Toxic Solid Fuels — But That Could Change

Around half of the world cooks with solid fuels, which can harm human health. But sustainable, healthier methods are on the way.

Inverse

Trudy Rubin: The steadfastness of Galapagos tortoises is a symbol for our times

I took a vacation to the Galapagos in hopes that mingling with peaceful animals would provide some relief from writing about Vladimir Putin's bloody crimes.

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Socceroos start new World Cup cycle with homecoming Ecuador friendlies

Graham Arnold will use this month’s fixtures to inform his approach to the 2026 qualifiers and next January’s Asian Cup

The Guardian - AU

Socceroos to host Ecuador in 'welcome home' series in Sydney and Melbourne as next FIFA World Cup cycle begins

While the series is designed to celebrate the players' achievements in Qatar, Graham Arnold insists it's their first chance to impress ahead of the Asian Cup.

ABC News

Arnold eyes fresh blood as Socceroos lock in friendlies

Graham Arnold says past glories count for nothing as he begins preparations for next year's Asian Cup with two friendlies against Ecuador.

AAP

Ecuador, Belgium sign deal to fight crime after mega cocaine bust

Ecuador and Belgium on Monday agreed to increase bilateral cooperation in their fight against international organized crime, a day after Ecuadorean police seized nearly nine tonnes of drugs bound for the European country.

Reuters

New species found in ‘magical ecosystem’ in Ecuador gets name inspired by Tolkien

Often referred to as the father of modern fantasy, author J.R.R. Tolkien created a larger than life world inhabited by goblins, giant spiders and fire-breathing dragons.

Tribune News Service

Chelsea 'reach verbal transfer agreement' to snap up yet another South American wonderkid

Kendry Paez, the midfield starlet who plays for Independiente del Valle in his native Ecuador, is set to join Chelsea when he turns 18 after Todd Boehly and co reached a 'verbal transfer agreement'

Daily Mirror

Ecuador Indigenous organization ends talks with gov't, calls for Lasso resignation

A major Ecuadorean Indigenous organization said on Friday it will not continue talks with the government of President Guillermo Lasso, saying the government has not complied with accords, and called for Lasso's resignation over alleged corruption.

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Chelsea reach verbal agreement to sign Ecuadorian wonderkid as Todd Boehly rebuild continues

Chelsea transfer news: The Blues are nearing the signing of Ecuadorian wonderkid Kendry Paez in what is another statement of intent from American co-owner Todd Boehly

Reuters

Ecuador prosecutor asks for corruption charges against former president

Ecuador's attorney general on Wednesday said her office will ask for charges against former President Lenin Moreno and three dozen other people for alleged corruption surrounding the construction of the country's largest hydroelectric plant between 2009 and 2018.

The Times of India

Strandja Memorial Boxing: Narender enters super heavyweight quarter-finals

NEW DELHI: India's super heavyweight (+92kg) boxer Narender defeated Congo Gerlon of Ecuador in a split decision to book quater-final spot at the Strandja Memorial International Boxing Tournament on Wednesday.

Daily Mirror

Frog species discovered is named after Lord of the Rings because it looks like an orc

A new frog species has been discovered deep in the mountains of Ecuador, and it was named after the author of Lord of the Rings, JRR Tolkien, because its colours make it look similar to an orc

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Ecuador's President Lasso fractures left leg, requiring surgery

Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso suffered a fall that caused him to fracture his left leg, requiring surgery, the presidency's office said on Friday.

Reuters

Ecuador turns surfeit of seized cocaine into concrete

Huge quantities of seized drugs in Ecuador are presenting the Andean country with an unlikely new construction material: cocaine.

Reuters

Ecuador's Lasso appoints new officials in government shakeup

Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso replaced several officials on Thursday as part of government changes, following his defeat in referendums on extradition for organized crime and other topics over the weekend.

Reuters

Ecuador top drug trafficker captured in Colombian border city -police

One of Ecuador's most wanted drug traffickers, accused of having close ties with Mexican drug cartels, was captured in a Colombian city close to the border between the two countries, police in Quito said on Thursday.

Reuters

Ecuador government says referendum results not a 'dramatic' setback

Ecuadoreans' rejection in a referendum of proposals including allowing extradition for organized crime were not a "dramatic" setback for the administration of President Guillermo Lasso, Government Minister Francisco Jimenez said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Violence, unemployment drive Ecuadorians to Mexico

The number of Ecuadorians braving the trek north to Mexico in hopes of reaching the United States jumped exponentially last year amid a wave of violence and shrinking job opportunities at home, experts say.

Reuters

Ecuador's Lasso accepts extradition referendum defeat; opposition wins mayoral races

Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso on Monday accepted defeat in a referendum on allowing extradition for organized crime, among other reforms, but added he would continue to fight drug trafficking and keep working to improve social conditions.

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