Gunmen kill prosecutor in Ecuador
A prosecutor was shot dead yesterday by gunmen in the South American country of Ecuador. Prosecutor Leonardo Palacios
June 2, 2023Section
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Ecuador’s Attorney General receives death threat from an armed group
Ecuadorian Attorney General Diana Salazar received a death threat on Thursday (1) from an armed group of hooded men through...
June 2, 2023
Who is Luisa González, the possible candidate of Correísmo in Ecuador?
Learn more about Luisa González from Ecuador, including her current and previous offices and positions. Get to know her story...
May 31, 2023
Banana businessman Alvaro Noboa and his son will run for President of Ecuador
Banana businessman Alvaro Noboa and his son Daniel Noboa Azin are preparing to participate as presidential candidates in the early...
May 30, 2023
Ecuadorian President to attend Unasur Summit in Brazil
Guillermo Lasso.
May 29, 2023
The second exodus of Ecuadorians
At least four factors play a role in this decision: poverty, unemployment, increased organized crime, and growing fear
May 26, 2023
Indigenous leader Yaku Perez makes official his pre-candidacy for Ecuador’s presidency
Yaku Perez, indigenous leader and anti-mining activist, made official yesterday, Thursday, his pre-candidacy for the Presidency of Ecuador in the...
May 26, 2023
Ecuador’s Electoral Council calls for early general elections
The National Electoral Council (CNE) of Ecuador officially summoned this Wednesday to early general elections next August 20, after the...
May 25, 2023
Ecuador’s president announces first cabinet change after calling for “cross death”
The Ecuadorian President, Guillermo Lasso, announced the first change in his cabinet after he activated the "cross death" last May...
May 24, 2023