Drug gangs in Ecuador turn to "death saint" for protection — and allegedly human sacrifices
"They stole children from other towns and sacrificed them in front of her (Santa Muerte) when they wanted to land a big hit," ...
Ecuador presidential candidate Gonzalez wants to raise social spending, tackle crime
Ecuadorean leftist Luisa Gonzalez says her plans to spend on social welfare and impose harsher penalties for criminals will ...
Ecuador to Shutter Borders Over Weekend, Militarize Ports
QUITO (Reuters) - Ecuador's borders will be closed from Saturday to next Monday, President Daniel Noboa said in a post on X ...
Pregnant woman's remains, showing signs of "ritual sacrifice," discovered in Ecuador, archaeologists say
The young woman is believed to have been part of the Manteño people, who lived along the Ecuadorian coast and survived by ...
Luisa Gonzalez, the Ecuador presidential candidate seeking to raise social spending
Ecuadorean leftist Luisa Gonzalez says her plans to spend on social welfare and impose harsher penalties for criminals will ...
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Ecuador's Crime Clampdown: Noboa's Strive for a Safer Future
Ahead of Ecuador's presidential election, crime reduction remains pivotal. President Daniel Noboa, leveraging military force ...
How Ecuador went from being Latin America’s model of stability to a nation in crisis
For many years, Ecuador had one of the lowest homicide rates in Latin America – an indicator of low gang activity. As a result, it hadn’t developed a robust police and military response to gangs.
Children celebrate World Wetlands Day by running llama race in Ecuador
Riders between 4 and 13 years old participated on Saturday in a llama race to celebrate World Wetlands Day on a moor in the ...
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Ecuador Offers Support to Migrants with Scholarships and Stipends
Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa announced initiatives for undocumented Ecuadoreans in the U.S. and returning migrants, ...
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Ecuador’s Power Struggle Over Presidency Is Nearing Showdown
A struggle over control of Ecuador’s government appears headed to a showdown with President Daniel Noboa refusing to hand over power to his estranged vice president, Veronica Abad, as required ...
DP World Begins Berth Expansion at its Port in Posorja, Ecuador
The expansion will boost Posorja’s position as a key regional and global trade hub, strengthening Ecuadorian foreign trade ...