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Ecuador orders the detention of 16 soldiers charged with the disappearance of 4 children

An Ecuadorean judge has ordered the arrest of 16 soldiers charged with the disappearance of four children who went missing three weeks ago in the coastal city of Guayaquil

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‘Guayaquil Four’ boys missing in Ecuador pose challenge to president

Protests have erupted nationwide after disappearance of boys not seen since they were approached by soldiers

The Guardian - UK

Investigation of disappearance of children in Ecuador was delayed for days despite video evidence

A probe into the military’s role in the disappearance of four children in Ecuador this month was delayed for almost two weeks, even though police had access to surveillance videos implicating soldiers in the disappearance

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Ecuador Vice President Says Noboa Seeking Her 'Banishment'

A rift between Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa and his deputy deepened on Tuesday as his ally-turned-adversary accused the leader of the South American nation of trying to banish her to Turkey.

International Business Times

Ecuador's president promises answers and no 'cover up' after 4 children disappear

Ecuador's president says his government will not cover up for anyone involved in the disappearance of four children who were last seen running away from a military convoy

The Independent UK

Power Outages Threaten Ecuador's Ice-Cream Industry

Salcedo's ice-cream industry faces an uncertain future due to prolonged power outages, impacting local producers and the economy.

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Power shortages in Ecuador are melting away the future of a small town’s ice-cream industry

Ice-cream production in this quiet Ecuadorian town began in the mid-20th century in a convent for Franciscan nuns

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Ecuador Has Turned From One of Latin America's Safest Countries Into a Narco-State In Just Five Years

Ecuador's homicide rate increased from 6.7 per 100,000 in 2019 to 45 per 100,000 in 2023; only Jamaica (49) has a higher rate in the Americas

Latin Times

Fifteen Inmates Killed In New Ecuador Jail Massacre

At least 15 inmates were killed and 14 injured in clashes Tuesday at a prison in the Ecuadoran port of Guayaquil, the latest in a series of massacres blamed on a war between drug cartels.

International Business Times

‘I’m switched off’: frustration and fatigue as power cuts keep Ecuador in the dark

Facing a severe drought and reliant on hydropower, the country is enduring relentless blackouts. But experts say opportunities have been missed to adapt and diversify

The Guardian - UK

Ecuador Increases Daily Power Cuts Due To Severe Drought

Ecuador faces severe power cuts due to drought affecting hydroelectric plants, impacting 70% electricity generation. Government implements 8-14 hour daily ...

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From pristine forest to prison fortress: why Ecuador is sacrificing fragile ecosystems to build jails

As murder rates soar, Daniel Noboa plans high-security jails in remote areas. But local communities are determined to save their ancestral lands and a fragile, unique ecosystem

The Guardian - UK

The problem with people: how more tourists and a growing population are taking their toll on the Galápagos islands

Overfishing, invasive species and rubbish mountains are putting a strain on the islands’ delicate ecosystems

The Guardian - UK

‘This is something that divides us’: Ecuador’s turbulent transition from oil dependence

With economic crises bearing down on the government, honouring the result of a referendum that demanded an end to drilling in a national park is proving difficult

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Ecuador’s president won’t give up on oil drilling in the Amazon. We plan to stop him – again

This forest is our home, our existence and our children’s future. Politicians who can’t resist selling it for oil cash will feel the strength of the Waorani people, writes campaigner Nemonte Nenquimo

The Independent UK

Ecuadorian lawmakers block indictment of vice president whom authorities accuse of collusion

Ecuadorian Vice President Verónica Abad, for now, will not be indicted in a corruption case against her son after lawmakers blocked the move Friday

International Business Times

Influx Of Murder Victims Overwhelms Forensic Morgue In Ecuador

Bodies by the dozen are piled up at an overfull forensic morgue in Ecuador's drug violence-plagued city of Guayaquil; the stench of death hanging over an entire neighborhood.

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‘The cocaine superhighway’: how death and destruction mark drug’s path from South America to Europe

A once-peaceful country that does not produce the drug is now a war zone as gangs vie for control to meet European demand

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The Independent UK

Almost 2 months after embassy raid, Ecuador is 'ready' to talk with Mexico and reach solution

It's been almost two months since police raided the Mexican embassy in Ecuador's capital

International Business Times

Ecuador Declares State Of Emergency In 7 Provinces

Ecuador declared a state of emergency in nearly a third of its provinces Wednesday after a surge in violence amid the government's ongoing "war" on drug gangs.

France 24

By any means necessary? Ecuador's new president and the fight against drug gangs

Ecuador's new president is on a winning streak, with the recapture of the alleged leader of the Los Lobos gang coming hot on the heels of a referendum giving Daniel Noboa a mandate to get tougher on drug cartels.

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Ecuador's President Wins Public Backing For Security Measures

Ecuador's President Noboa secures public backing for security measures in a recent referendum. Arrest of gang leader Fabricio Colon Pico and ongoing search...

Latin Times

Ecuador Approves Extradition, Anti-gang Measures

The "yes" vote in favor of extradition received 65 percent of valid ballots, while "no" received 25 percent, according to a quick count of results, the electoral council said at a news conference.

WEKU

Ecuadorians vote in referendum to approve toughening fight against gangs

Ecuador's president got a resounding victory Sunday in a referendum that he touted as a way to crack down on criminal gangs behind a spiraling wave of violence.

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Ecuadorian Prison Director Killed Amid Referendum On Crime

Director of Manabi prison in Ecuador killed during security referendum. President seeks to combat rising organized crime.

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