Ecuador

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Ecuador's Waorani demand court action over Amazon oil projects

Leaders of Ecuador’s Waorani Indigenous community gathered at Quito's Constitutional Court on Tuesday, urging recognition of territorial rights threatened by government-backed oil projects.

14/05/2025

Republic of Ecuador

Conservative President Noboa secures re-election in Ecuador

The right-wing politician, whose campaign centred on fighting crime and revitalising the economy, received around 56% of the vote on Sunday. But his rival Luisa González has demanded a recount.

14/04/2025

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Flooding in southern Ecuador collapses bridge, damages buildings

Heavy rains in southern Ecuador caused the Malacatos and Zamora rivers to overflow, damaging buildings and collapsing a bridge.

12/03/2025

World News

Ecuador's presidential election heads to second round

In the first round on Sunday, President Daniel Noboa narrowly beat the leftist candidate Luisa González, who far exceeded pollsters' predictions.

10/02/2025

Peru

Large waves kill three along South American coastline

Fishing boats capsized along the Peruvian coastline as waves were reported to be as high as four metres. Dozens of ports also had to be closed.

30/12/2024

Europe News

Spain arrests top anti-fraud cop after €20 million 'found in his home'

The arrest is linked to Spain's largest-ever cocaine bust after 13 tonnes of the drug were found in a cargo container of bananas shipped from Ecuador.

13/11/2024

Europe News

Spain seizes record 13 tonnes of cocaine in Ecuadorean banana shipment

Authorities in Spain say the drug bust is the second-largest ever recorded in Europe and one of the biggest worldwide.

07/11/2024

Nature

Galápagos plants are facing ‘drastic’ conditions under climate change

Native prickly pear and lava cactus have a very narrow distribution on the Galápagos, making their recovery vital.

21/09/2024

Destinations

How a trip to the equator flipped my world upside down

Like a golden thread circling the Earth, the equator sprinkles a bit of tourist magic in 11 countries.

08/09/2024

Green News

Ecuadorians demand government honour vote to stop Amazon oil drilling

Supporters were jubilant last year when almost 60 per cent of voters supported the referendum on ending drilling.

30/08/2024

Nature

Ecuador river wins court case: Right not to be polluted is granted

A court has ruled that pollution violates the rights of a river that runs through Ecuador's capital, Quito.

08/07/2024

Nature

Scientists make ‘amazing discovery’ of rare shark pups in Galápagos

The scientists were also able to tag one of the elusive species for the first time, and hope their findings will lead to greater protection.

06/05/2024

Travel News

Why is Galapagos doubling its entry fee for tourists?

The changes will come into force in August.

19/03/2024

Nature

Volcano erupts on birthplace of last known 'fantastic giant tortoise'

Fernanda, a lone female, was discovered on Fernandina in 2019 and is now fated to become an endling.

04/03/2024

World News

Ecuadorian government seizes and destroys over 20 tonnes of cocaine

Ecuadorian authorities have started the process of destroying some 22 tonnes of cocaine seized in recent days.

26/01/2024

Haiti

Pope Francis pleads for the release of the six nuns kidnapped in Haiti

Speaking on Sunday from the window of the Apostolic Palace, he prayed for the release of the group of people, including six nuns, who were kidnapped in Haiti last week.

21/01/2024

Republic of Ecuador

Prosecutor investigating attack on Ecuador TV studio shot dead

The prosecutor was shot more than 20 times while driving a white car in the north of Guayaquil.

18/01/2024

World News

Ecuador's armed forces raid prisons in bid to stamp out gang violence

Soldiers and police intervened on Sunday in several prisons in Ecuador in search of weapons, ammunition and explosives and to restore order amid an unprecedented surge of violence in the country.

15/01/2024

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WATCH: Military personnel storm Ecuador prisons to quash gang violence

The police and military operation came a day after President Daniel Noboa and the official body that controls the prisons announced the release of nearly 170 prison officers and administrative staff who had been held by inmates for six days.

15/01/2024

Republic of Ecuador

Ecuador deems drug gangs 'terrorist groups' after live TV attack

The country has been plunged into chaos after its most notorious gang leader and drug lord, Adolfo Macías, escaped from prison on Sunday.

10/01/2024