Tag: Ecuador

Saturday, March 7th 2026 - 01:24 UTC
Ecuador and U.S. Forces Destroy FARC Dissident Training Camp in Amazon Region

Ecuadorian and U.S. military forces bombed and destroyed a training camp belonging to the Comandos de la Frontera, a dissident faction of Colombia's former FARC guerrilla organization, in the Amazon border province of Sucumbíos on Tuesday, both governments confirmed Friday.
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Monday, March 2nd 2026 - 02:27 UTC
Ecuador’s rainy season: 21,089 affected as regional emergency remains in force across eight provinces

Ecuador’s rainy season has left 21,089 people affected since January 1, 2026, with three deaths and 14 injured, according to the latest assessment by the National Secretariat for Risk Management (SNGR).
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Wednesday, February 11th 2026 - 02:37 UTC
Ecuador military accused of restricting press access; HRW condemn

Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Tuesday warned of an “attack on freedom of expression and information” after the disclosure of alleged parameters issued by Ecuador’s armed forces to restrict coverage by media outlets deemed critical, EFE reported.
Friday, January 23rd 2026 - 23:04 UTC
EU and Ecuador wrap up talks on sustainable investment deal, EU’s first SIFA with Latin America

The European Union and Ecuador have concluded negotiations on a Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement (SIFA), in what Brussels is portraying as the bloc’s first such deal with a Latin American country, according to an EFE report on Friday.
Friday, January 2nd 2026 - 10:28 UTC
New State of Emergency declared in Ecuador after mass killing

A violent mass shooting in the Ecuadorean port city of Manta left at least six people dead and a dozen wounded on New Year's Eve, as President Daniel Noboa declared a fresh 60-day State of Emergency across nine provinces.
Wednesday, December 24th 2025 - 10:59 UTC
Kast and Noboa discuss “humanitarian corridor” for Venezuelan immigrants to return home

Following a high-level summit at the Carondelet Palace in Quito on Tuesday, Chilean President-elect José Antonio Kast and Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa have signaled a unified front on the South American migration crisis. Both leaders discussed Kast's proposal to establish a “humanitarian corridor” to facilitate the return of undocumented Venezuelan migrants to their home country.
Monday, December 22nd 2025 - 10:44 UTC
Chile: Kast bound for crime-torn Ecuador

Chilean President-elect José Antonio Kast is departing on Monday for Ecuador amid escalating security concerns.
Friday, December 19th 2025 - 21:46 UTC
Ecuador: Three days of mourning after death of former President Rodrigo Borja

Former Ecuadorean President Rodrigo Borja Cevallos passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at the age of 90. In response to the loss of one of the 20th century’s most influential political figures, President Daniel Noboa has declared three days of national mourning to be observed from December 19 to 21, with the flag flying at half-mast.
Thursday, December 18th 2025 - 10:28 UTC
Ecuadorean football star killed by hitmen

Barcelona Sporting Club defender Mario Pineida and his partner were slain by hitmen in Guayaquil on Wednesday afternoon. The footballer's mother, who had been shopping with the couple, was wounded in the attack but is out of danger.
Tuesday, December 9th 2025 - 10:29 UTC
Ecuador: Former President Lenín Moreno to face trial for bribery

Former Ecuadorean President Lenín Moreno (2017-2021) has been ordered to stand trial on bribery charges in the high-profile Sinohydro Case regarding his alleged corruption deeds tied to the construction of the country's largest hydroelectric plant while Moreno served as Vice President under Rafael Correa (2007-2017).