Ecuador Prison Riot: What Caused the Deadly Fight in El Turi Jail?

Ecuador Prison Riot: What Caused the Deadly Fight in El Turi Jail?

Twenty casualties were recorded following the Ecuador prison riot fueled by gangs wanting to have control of the El Turi jail.
Ecuador Desserts: 5 Most Popular Ecuadorian Treats for Every Traveler With a Sweet Tooth

Ecuador Desserts: 5 Most Popular Ecuadorian Treats for Every Traveler With a Sweet Tooth

By Joshua Summers
Here are some of the most popular desserts in Ecuador that every people with a "sweet tooth" should try when visiting the South American country.
Ecuador Oil Spill: Amazon Residents Are Furious as New Spill Reaches Coca River

Ecuador Oil Spill: Amazon Residents Are Furious as New Spill Reaches Coca River

By Joshua Summers
Amazon residents in Ecuador are angry over the latest oil spill that has already reached the Coca River.
Ecuador Landslide Caused by Heavy Rains Kills 24 in Country's Capital

Ecuador Landslide Caused by Heavy Rains Kills 24 in Country's Capital

By Joshua Summers
At least 24 were dead in Ecuador on Tuesday after a landslide occurred in the country's capital amid heavy rains.
Conmebol Qualifiers: Colombian Referee Steals Show by Giving Alisson Becker 2 Red Cards Overturned by VAR Reviews in Ecuador's Draw vs. Brazil

Conmebol Qualifiers: Colombian Referee Steals Show by Giving Alisson Becker 2 Red Cards Overturned by VAR Reviews in Ecuador's Draw vs. Brazil

By Jess Smith
In the first Conmebol World Cup Qualifier game that saw some major refereeing decisions overturned by the VAR, Ecuador drew 1-1 at home against Brazil.
10 Unique New Year's Eve Traditions in Latin America Believed to Bring Good Luck

10 Unique New Year's Eve Traditions in Latin America Believed to Bring Good Luck

By Joshua Summers
Here are 10 unique New Year's Eve traditions in Latin America believed to bring good luck and fortune.
5 Unique Holiday Traditions in Latin America That You Should Know

5 Unique Holiday Traditions in Latin America That You Should Know

By Joshua Summers
Here are some holiday traditions in Latin America that can help you feel a little bit closer to home.
Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso on 2021 UNGA

Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso Pardons Inmates Over Deadly Prison Riots

By Joshua Summers
Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso pardons some of the inmates in response to prison overcrowding and violence.
Ecuador Pres. Guillermo Lasso Calls for Dialogue With Indigenous, Civil Society Groups on Day 2 of Protests Over Fuel Price Hike

Ecuador Pres. Guillermo Lasso Calls for Dialogue With Indigenous, Civil Society Groups on Day 2 of Protests Over Fuel Price Hike

By Joshua Summers
Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso calls for a dialogue with indigenous and civil society groups who are protesting against the fuel price hike.
Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso Declares State of Emergency Over Crime Wave, Drug Trafficking

Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso Declares State of Emergency Over Crime Wave, Drug Trafficking

By Mary Webber
Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso has declared a 60-day nationwide state of emergency on Monday evening.
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Ecuadorian Police Seize 2.5 Tons Cocaine in Separate Operations; Arrest Five Suspects Behind Drug Shipments Bround to Europe, U.S.

By Jess Smith
The Ecuadorian police have intercepted a total of 2.5 tons of cocaine in two separate operations and arrested five individuals running the drug shipments, authorities said.
Guayaquil, Ecuador Prison

Ecuador Officials to Pardon Thousands of Inmates Following Deadly Prison Riot That Killed 118

By Joshua Summers
Thousands of inmates in an Ecuador prison were aimed to be pardoned following the riot that killed 118 individuals.
More Than 100 Dead in Ecuador Prison Riot Between Rival Gangs; 6 Inmates Beheaded

More Than 100 Dead in Ecuador Prison Riot Between Rival Gangs; 6 Inmates Beheaded

By Mary Webber
The death toll from a riot in one of Ecuador's largest prisons rose to more than 100, with 52 other inmates reported injured.
Ecuadorian Drug Mule Dies After Cocaine Capsules Burst in His Stomach During Layover in Istanbul Airport

Ecuadorian Drug Mule Dies After Cocaine Capsules Burst in His Stomach During Layover in Istanbul Airport

By Jess Smith
An Ecuadorian drug mule traveling from Spain back to Ecuador died after cocaine capsules hidden in his stomach burst during a stopover in Istanbul, Turkey.
5 Dead, 15 Hurt in Ecuador Jail Riot

5 Dead, 15 Hurt in Ecuador Jail Riot

By Joshua Summers
A jail riot in Ecuador that involved a gunfight has killed at least five inmates and injured 15 on Wednesday.
Ecuador Children Dropped on Border Wall Reunite With Family

Ecuador Children Dropped on Border Wall Reunite With Family

By Joshua Summers
The Ecuador children dropped at the U.S.-Mexico Border were finally reunited with their parents in New York City.
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