The Latest Breaking News from Ecuador

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 · Mar 1, 2023

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 · Mar 1, 2023

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 · Mar 1, 2023

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

Football London · Feb 23, 2023

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.

Reuters · Feb 22, 2023

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.

The Times of India · Feb 22, 2023

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

Daily Mirror · Feb 18, 2023

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 · Feb 17, 2023

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 · Feb 17, 2023

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 · Feb 9, 2023