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World Cup Round-up: USA, England Advance But Ecuador Eliminated

Ecuador faced off against Senegal, host Qatar took on the Netherlands, and Wales and England renewed their UK rivalry. However, the marquee match of the night was the highly-politicized match between USA and Iran.

Ecuador: Gang Members Storm Hospital to Kill Teen From Rival Gang; Nurses Taken as Hostages

Nov 29, 2022 12:40 AM EST By Mary Webber

Seven gang members in Ecuador were arrested after they barged into a hospital in an attempt to kill a 17-year-old from a rival gang.

FIFA World Cup: Mexico, Ecuador Under Investigation After Abusive Fan Chants | What Happened?

Nov 23, 2022 07:46 PM EST By Rick Martin

The World Cup has now kicked into full gear but not without controversy as FIFA is investigating chants done by Mexican and Ecuadorian fans as their teams played their respective games against Poland and host Qatar.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Ecuador Defeats Host Qatar in the Opening Match

Nov 21, 2022 12:02 AM EST By BERT HOOVER

FIFA World Cup 2022 host Qatar started the event with a devastating 2-0 defeat to Ecuador.

Jalisco Cartel Attacks in Ecuador Prompted U.S. Embassy to Issue Security Alert for Guayaquil and Esmeraldas

Nov 02, 2022 09:36 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

The U.S. Embassy in Ecuador has issued a security alert for U.S. citizens traveling to Guayaquil and Esmeraldas cities due to attacks presumed to have been carried out by gangs linked to the Jalisco cartel.

Ecuador: Is Tourism Hurting the Ecosystem of the Galapagos Islands?

Oct 21, 2022 09:11 AM EDT By Rick Martin

After the COVID-19 pandemic hit its tourism industry, Ecuador is trying to bounce back. One of the areas they see that would attract many tourists is the Galapagos Islands.

Ecuador Prison Riot Kills at Least 15; Nation's Prisons Agency Said Prisoners Fought With Guns, Knives

Oct 04, 2022 10:41 PM EDT By Mary Webber

A recent Ecuador prison riot left at least 15 prisoners dead and 20 injured with the ongoing gang fight between prisoners.

Ecuador: 5 Dead, 17 Injured in Shooting and Explosion in Guayaquil

Aug 16, 2022 07:04 AM EDT By Rick Martin

The port city of Guayaquil in Ecuador is in chaos after gunfire and an explosion left five people dead, 17 injured, and several others missing.

Ecuador: Gang Violence in Guayaquil Kills 5, Injures 26

Aug 14, 2022 11:36 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

An explosion in Guayaquil Ecuador kills 5 and injures nearly 30 on Sunday. Authorities link the said incident to gang violence.

Ecuador: 13 Inmates Killed, 2 Injured After Prison Riot Breaks in Santo Domingo

Jul 18, 2022 09:28 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

Thirteen inmates died in Santo Domingo Prison in Ecuador, after a prison riot broke out on Monday.

Ecuador: Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Recorded in Guayaquil

Ecuador Earthquake: Magnitude 5.8 Tremor Recorded in Guayaquil

Jul 14, 2022 09:38 PM EDT By Rick Martin

A shallow earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 was recently recorded near Babahoyo, Cantón Babahoyo, Provincia de Los Rios, Ecuador.

Ecuador: Top 5 Tourist Spots Worth Visiting in the South American Country

Jul 14, 2022 07:36 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Here is a list of the famous tourist spots in Ecuador that will make you fall in love with the South American country.

Ecuador Protests: Guillermo Lasso Lifts State of Emergency After Accusing Indigenous Leader Heading Nationwide Strike of Staging a Coup

Jun 26, 2022 11:15 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso has lifted the state of emergency he imposed in six provinces amid the violent Indigenous-led protests in the country.

Ecuador Government Declines Conditions Set By Indigenous Protesters