Members of the Army’s Elite Forces inspect men and check their identity during a patrol in the streets of Carapungo, a popular neighbourhood in northern Quito, on January 11, 2024, as Ecuador is in a “state of emergency” since the prison escape of one of the country’s most powerful narco bosses. | Photo Credit: AFP … Read more
Ecuadorean presidential candidate and former lawmaker Fernando Villavicencio was killed on Wednesday, President Guillermo Lasso said, vowing the murder will not go unpunished. Local media had earlier reported Villavicencio, a former lawmaker had been shot at a campaign event in Quito. “For his memory and his fight, I assure you that this crime will not … Read more
The National Assembly holds a session to decide for or against continuing the process that could lead to the impeachment of President Guillermo Lasso, in Quito, Ecuador on May 9, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP A showdown between Ecuador’s President Guillermo Lasso and the Opposition-led National Assembly could result in either side being booted from … Read more
CNN — At least 16 people died after a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck southern Ecuador on Saturday afternoon, according to government officials. The earthquake struck near the southern town of Baláo and was more than 65 km (nearly 41 miles) deep, according to the United States Geological Survey. An estimated 381 people were injured in … Read more
Al Khor, Qatar CNN — For the past year, a giant clock in Doha has been counting down to the opening match of the World Cup. Qatar and the world need wait no more, after this controversial tournament got underway Sunday with the host losing 2-0 to Ecuador. After a spectacular opening ceremony, which starred … Read more