Ecuador Political Violence Continues as Local Political Leader Is Killed

Ecuador Political Violence Worsens as Local Political Leader Is Killed After Presidential Candidate Assassination

Once one of South America's most peaceful countries, Ecuador is spiraling into political violence as the presidential elections draw near.
Ecuador: Gang Leader Moved to Maximum Security Following Fernando Villavicencio Assassination

Leader of Ecuador Gang Los Choneros Moved to Maximum Security Days After Fernando Villavicencio Assassination

By BERT HOOVER
Thousands of Ecuador police and soldiers moved Adolfo Macias, the leader of the notorious gang Los Choneros, to a maximum-security jail.
Ecuador: President Guillermo Lasso Asks FBI for Help After Election Murder

Ecuador: President Guillermo Lasso Asks FBI for Help After Murder of Presidential Election Candidate

By Rick Martin
Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso is calling on the FBI for help after the assassination of National Assembly member and Ecuador presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio sent shockwaves across the country.
Ecuador: Candidate in August 2023 Presidential Election Fernando Villavicencio Shot Dead

Ecuador Presidential Candidate Assassinated; Guillermo Lasso Vowed "Crime Will not Go Unpunished"

By Rick Martin
An assassination has rocked Ecuador as presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio was shot dead while leaving a campaign event in Quinto. President Guillermo Lasso confirmed the assassination.
Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso Declares State of Emergency in All Prisons Amid Violence

Violence in Ecuador Prisons Kills 31 Prompting State of Emergency; 2700 Soldiers and Poloce Deployed to Control Facilities

By BERT HOOVER
President Guillermo Lasso has ordered the military and police to assume control of Ecuador's prison system in response to a surge of violence.
Ecuador: Port City Mayor's Violent Death Prompts State of Emergency

3 Coastal Provinces in Ecuador Under State of Emergency After Port City Mayor's Violent Death

By BERT HOOVER
Ecuador has declared a state of emergency in three provinces following a shooting incident that resulted in the deaths of two individuals, including the mayor of the port city.
Ecuador Oil Spill: 1,200 Barrels Spilled on Country's Northern Coast, Petroecuador Confirms

Petroeacuador Confirms 1,200 Barrels of Crude Oil Spilled on Ecuador’s Northern Coast

By BERT HOOVER
A significant environmental incident occurred on Ecuador's northern coast, where approximately 1,200 barrels of crude oil were accidentally spilled.
Ecuador: 5 Most Bizarre Foods in Ecuadorian Cuisine

Ecuador: 5 Most Bizarre Foods in Ecuadorian Cuisine — Would You Eat Them?

By Rick Martin
Here are some of the most bizarre foods in Ecuador that might turn off some foreigners but are still loved by many in the South American country.
Ecuador Begins Impeachment Hearing vs. President Guillermo Lasso

Ecuador Begins Impeachment Hearing vs. President Guillermo Lasso

By BERT HOOVER
An impeachment hearing has begun in the National Assembly against Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso concerning an embezzlement conspiracy involving a state-owned oil transport company.
Ecuador’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites to Visit

Ecuador's UNESCO World Heritage Sites That You Can Add to Your 2023 Travel Bucket List

By Mary Webber
Here are some of the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage sites in Ecuador that you can add to your 2023 travel bucket list.
Ecuador: Journalist Injured After Opening USB Letter Bomb

News Outlets in Ecuador Started to Receive USB Letter Bombs; One Journalist Injured

By Mary Webber
A journalist in Ecuador was injured after he opened an envelope containing a USB letter bomb in the middle of the newsroom.
Ecuador Finds $330 Million Worth of Cocaine in Banana Shipment

Ecuador Seizes $330 Million Worth of Cocaine in Banana Shipment Bound for Belgium

By Rick Martin
Authorities in Ecuador have found packages of cocaine in a shipment of bananas bound for Belgium.
Joe Biden Meets Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso at the White House

Joe Biden Meets Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso at the White House

By BERT HOOVER
U.S. President Joe Biden met with Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso to talk about security, the economy, and fighting with the cartels.
Bird Flu Outbreak in Peru: More Than 13,000 Pelicans, Other Seabirds Found Dead in Several Beaches

Bird Flu Outbreak in Peru: More Than 13,000 Pelicans, Other Seabirds Found Dead in Several Beaches

By Mary Webber
More than 13,000 wild seabirds, many of them pelicans, have been found dead in Peru due to bird flu, according to the National Forestry and Wildlife Service.
World Cup Round-up: USA, England Advance But Ecuador Eliminated

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

By Rick Martin
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

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

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.
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