Pompeo Calls on Latin America to Decide Between U.S. and China
Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told an audience at the Lisbon Forum that Latin American countries must pick...
July 3, 2025Section
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Durán’s Mayor Under Investigation as Drug Gangs Tighten Grip in Ecuador
Ecuador’s Prosecutor General is investigating Luis Chonillo, the mayor of Durán, for possible involvement in organized crime
July 3, 2025
Ecuador Secures $1 Billion to Fix Its Power Problems with Solar and Battery Projects
Ecuador will receive $1 billion from foreign companies to build new solar power plants and battery storage by 2026
July 1, 2025
Ecuador’s Former Vice President Gets 13 Years for Misusing Earthquake Relief Money
Ecuador’s top court has sentenced former Vice President Jorge Glas to 13 years in prison for misusing public money that...
July 1, 2025
Scam Factories Spread Worldwide: Human Trafficking Drives Online Fraud on a Massive Scale
Interpol has confirmed that scam centers using human trafficking victims have become a global problem. These operations started
July 1, 2025
Latin American Investors Shift Focus to U.S. Real Estate Amid Regional Instability
(Analysis) Latin American investors are moving significant capital into U.S. real estate, a trend driven by persistent economic
June 30, 2025
Ecuador’s President Wants EU Military Bases to Help Fight Crime
Ecuador’s President, Daniel Noboa, says he is working to bring European Union military bases to his country. He explained that...
June 30, 2025
Ecuador’s Most Wanted Drug Lord Recaptured After Year-Long Manhunt
Ecuadorian police and military have recaptured José Adolfo Macías, known as “Fito,” the leader of the country’s most powerful criminal...
June 26, 2025
Ecuador Rises as Key Banana Supplier to China with Faster Deliveries and Lower Costs
Ecuador, known as the world’s top banana exporter, is now selling many more bananas to China. From January to May...
June 26, 2025