Ecuador Experiences Worst Violence Since 1990
Ecuador experiences its worst violence since 1990, culminating in the deaths of ten individuals, including two police officers.
January 10, 2024Section
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Ecuador’s President Declares Internal Armed Conflict
Today, Ecuador's President, Daniel Noboa, took a decisive step in addressing the country's escalating security crisis.
January 9, 2024
Quito in Crisis: Mayor’s Bid for Military Intervention
Ecuador faces a critical security crisis, with Quito's mayor, Pábel Muñoz, seeking military support. This request comes as violent incidents...
January 9, 2024
Ecuador’s Path to Referendum Under President Noboa
Ecuador's President Noboa submitted nine additional questions to the Constitutional Court for an upcoming referendum.
January 9, 2024
Ecuador’s Search for Escaped Criminal Mastermind
In Ecuador, the nation's most dangerous criminal, José Adolfo Macías Villamar ('Fito'), vanishes from Guayaquil's Litoral Penitentiary.
January 8, 2024
Ecuador Seeks Change Through Public Consultations
Ecuador's President, Daniel Noboa, announced a public consultation to enhance security and employment amid rising criminal violence.
January 4, 2024
Ecuador Might Face $16B Loss as Protests Halt Oil Production
Ecuador's state-run oil company, Petroecuador, announced 'force majeure' in a Yasuní Amazon reserve field on Friday.
December 29, 2023
Ecuador’s Electoral Council Disbands 18 Political Parties
Ecuador's Electoral Council removed 18 political groups for failing to meet the 3 percent vote requirement in two key 2023...
December 29, 2023
Ecuador’s New Maximum-Security Prisons Amid Rising Violence
In 2024, Ecuador is set to embark on a critical initiative, commencing the construction of high-security prisons across the nation.
December 27, 2023