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Ecuador says illegal mining is national security threat

Ecuador's government said on Thursday it has declared illegal mining a national security threat, saying it has connections to money laundering and arms trafficking, and said it will take actions to combat it.

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Ecuador accuses 28 local election candidates of possible crime links

Ecuador's government on Wednesday accused 28 candidates in local elections in cities across the country of having possible ties to drug trafficking and illegal mining in a report submitted to prosecutors, Interior Minister Juan Zapata said.

Reuters

Arsenal 'ready' to rival Chelsea for Brighton's Moises Caicedo as transfer decision made

Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool hold a firm interest in Brighton star Moises Caicedo with the Blues seeing a £55million bid rejected for the Ecuadorian midfielder in the January transfer window

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Chelsea set to increase Moises Caicedo transfer offer after £55m bid turned down

Brighton's Ecuadorian midfielder Moises Caicedo has already been the subject of a £55million bid by Chelsea, who are managed by former Seagulls boss Graham Potter

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Chelsea handed Moises Caicedo transfer incentive by Brighton boss amid Todd Boehly £55m setback

Chelsea reportedly had an £55million transfer offer rejected by Brighton for Moises Caicedo on Thursday but are expected to pursue the Ecuador international before the January transfer window closes

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Major Ecuador indigenous group threatens anti-mining protests

Ecuador's major indigenous organization said on Thursday it was preparing to hold protests in mining areas in an attempt to stop extractive activities near its communities.

Reuters

Dad-of-two legally changes gender in bizarre bid to gain custody of daughters from wife

René Salinas Ramos, 47, who lives in Ecuador, says he decided to take the drastic measure because the justice system in the country typically favours the mother in custody battles

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Frogs Thought To Be Extinct Found In Ecuador

The post Frogs thought to be extinct found in Ecuador appeared first on Talker where the black and yellow frog was rediscovered.

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UN Security Council welcomes new members; 2 are first-timers

Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland are getting a formal welcome into the U.N. Security Council

The Independent UK

Ecuador reaches trade deal with China, aims to increase exports, Lasso says

Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso said on Tuesday the country has sealed a free trade deal with China, an agreement expected to increase exports and boost growth in the South American country's industrial sector.

Reuters

Giving rights to nature will not stop environmental damage

Giving legal rights to rivers and trees is touted as a potential solution to environmental damage. But history suggests its effect will be minor.

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The law of the river

Granting ‘rights’ to rivers and forests has been embraced by environmentalists. But to understand its effectiveness, we must first look closely at the law.

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Ecuador insecurity, drug crime hitting exporters -business group

Insecurity in Ecuador is hurting the Andean country's exports of products like bananas and shrimp, an exporters association said, amid assaults on shipping containers and contamination of shipments with drugs.

Reuters

Colombia, Ecuador agree joint plan to tackle organized crime on border

The armed forces of Colombia and Ecuador on Wednesday signed an agreement to implement a plan to contain drug trafficking and organized crime on their shared border, authorities in both countries said.

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Ecuador's President Lasso floats reelection bid

Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso will seek reelection in 2025 in a bid to implement social and economic policies he says have benefited the South American country's inhabitants, he said on Tuesday.

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Ecuador volcano releases ash cloud affecting parts of capital

The Ecuadorean Geophysical Institute on Tuesday detected a column of gases and ashes rising from the crater of the Cotopaxi volcano, as part of its ongoing eruptive activity, affecting several areas of capital city Quito with volcanic ash.

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US seeks to bolster Ecuador ties as China expands regional role

Joe Biden says US will seek to expand relationship with Ecuador as President Guillermo Lasso visits White House.

The Independent UK

Biden: US looking to strengthen relationship with Ecuador

President Joe Biden says the U.S. is looking to expand and strengthen its relationship with Ecuador, one of its staunchest allies in South America and a country that’s also getting plenty of attention from China

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Biden meets Ecuador's president as immigration crisis grows

President Joe Biden met Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso on Monday to discuss efforts to stem the flow of migrants to the United States as the White House faces increased pressure over its immigration policies.

The Independent UK

Biden to meet with Ecuador's Lasso at White House next week

President Joe Biden will meet at the White House this coming Monday with the president of Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso

Reuters

Ecuador's trade agreement with China is 'practically closed,' says Lasso

Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso said on Wednesday that the country is on the verge of closing a free trade agreement with China, a deal that would increase exports and boost employment in the South American country's manufacturing industry.

Daily Mirror

Woman who didn't even know she was pregnant gives birth in plane toilet

New mum Tamara was taken by surprise on the KLM Royal Dutch flight from Guyaquil, Ecuador, to Spain flight from when she went to the bathroom with a stomach ache and ended up giving birth

The Independent UK

Woman unexpectedly gives birth on KLM flight from Ecuador

The woman did not know she was pregnant until she began giving birth during the flight

Reuters

Ecuador's state oil firm says weather power outage hits hundreds of wells

Ecuadoran state oil firm Petroecuador on Monday said weather-related damage to a power line affected more than 700 wells in its most productive blocks in the country's Amazon region, further biting into its crude output.

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