The Latest Breaking News from Ecuador

Irankunda in for Socceroos as McGree sidelined

Riley McGree will not play against Ecuador in Sydney, with Graham Arnold confirming Adelaide wonderkid Nestory Irankunda will step into the Socceroos squad.

AAP · Mar 23, 2023

Ecuadorian Journalists Targeted by Exploding USB Drives

Some news outlets in Ecuador have received booby-trapped USB drives designed to explode when inserted into a device. Only one of the five known devices detonated.

Tom’s Hardware · Mar 22, 2023

Ecuadorian TV presenter wounded by bomb disguised as USB stick

Lenin Artieda was one of several journalists targeted by explosive devices mailed out across the country

The Guardian - US · Mar 21, 2023

Back injury rules Mooy out of Socceroos friendlies

Midfielder Aaron Mooy will miss the Socceroos' upcoming friendlies against Ecuador with a back injury, with defender Ryan Strain called up as his replacement.

AAP · Mar 19, 2023

Ecuador, Peru authorities assess damage after earthquake that killed at least 15

Ecuadorian and Peruvian authorities worked on Sunday to address the damage caused by the strong earthquake that shook the region the previous day, leaving at least 15 dead and hundreds injured.

Reuters · Mar 19, 2023

Pope offers prayer for earthquake victims in Ecuador, Peru

Pope Francis has offered prayers for the victims of the earthquake that shook vast swaths of territory in Ecuador and parts of Peru

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2023

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake in Ecuador kills 14

At least 14 people were killed in a strong earthquake that shook a coastal region of Ecuador and northern Peru on Saturday, causing structural damage to multiple homes, schools and medical centers.

Evening Standard · Mar 19, 2023

From highlands to the coast, quake damages Ecuador, Peru

A strong earthquake that shook southern Ecuador and northern Peru has killed at least 15 people and left others trapped under rubble

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2023

A strong earthquake has killed at least 15 in Ecuador and 1 in Peru

The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 6.8 magnitude earthquake centered just off the Pacific Coast, about 50 miles south of Guayaquil, Ecuador's second-largest city.

WEKU · Mar 19, 2023

Earthquake shakes coastal Ecuador killing at least four

Homes and buildings have been damaged, sending panicked people onto the streets near the second largest city

Wales Online · Mar 18, 2023