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Ecuador’s Internal Conflict: 329 Detained for Terrorism, Five Killed

The Ecuadorian Armed Forces detained 329 individuals for terrorist acts and neutralized five more during nationwide military operations. This was in response to the declaration...

Ecuador Experiences Worst Violence Since 1990

Ecuador experiences its worst violence since 1990, culminating in the deaths of ten individuals, including two police officers. This surge in violence stemmed from growing...

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. He declared an internal armed conflict and labeled various...

Ecuador’s Crossroads-The State of Emergency Conundrum

(Opinion) Ecuador's recent declaration of a state of emergency by President Daniel Noboa is a stark reflection of the country’s grappling with rampant violence...

Ecuador’s Path to Referendum Under President Noboa

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa submitted nine additional questions to the Constitutional Court for an upcoming referendum, a key move in shaping the nation's future. This...

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, sparking high-stakes drama. As leader of the notorious...

Ecuador Seeks Change Through Public Consultations

Ecuador's President, Daniel Noboa, announced a public consultation to enhance security and employment amid rising criminal violence. On Wednesday, he urged unity to tackle the...

Ecuador Might Face $16B Loss as Protests Halt Oil Production

On Friday, Ecuador's state-run oil company, Petroecuador, announced 'force majeure' in a Yasuní Amazon reserve field. This move follows protests by the Waorani ethnic group,...

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 elections. The Council's decision follows...

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. President Daniel Noboa initiates this...

Ecuador Overtakes Venezuela as LatAm’s Most Violent Country

In 2023, Ecuador surpassed Venezuela as the Latin American country with the highest murder rate. Renato Rivera, a crime observatory coordinator, reported this shift. In...

Ecuador’s Swift Move for Energy Reform

During an electricity crisis, Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa submitted an Energy Competitiveness Bill to the National Assembly. The bill, marked as an economic urgency, allows...

Ecuador Approves Key Tax Reform

On Tuesday, Ecuador's National Assembly approved a new tax reform proposed by President Daniel Noboa. Its goal is to boost the state's budget by $832...

Ecuador’s Firm Stance Against Crime

Ecuador's President, Daniel Noboa, has taken a clear stand against negotiating with criminals amid the country's escalating violence. On Monday, he asserted this position, linking...

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