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Explainer-Why are Ecuador lawmakers trying to impeach President Lasso?

Ecuadorean opposition lawmakers and President Guillermo Lasso - or his lawyer - are scheduled to testify this week in impeachment hearings that could see the conservative former banker censured and removed from office.

Reuters

Ecuador’s criminal gangs bring death and mayhem amid political gridlock

Gunmen in speedboats, carnage in prisons … ‘We do not deny that we are in the worst moment of violence in the country,’ says defence minister as embattled president clings to office

The Guardian - US

Moises Caicedo appears to make Arsenal transfer U-turn as new comments emerge

Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo wanted to join Premier League leaders Arsenal in January but now has his sights set on a transfer to one of Spain's biggest clubs

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Arsenal transfer news: Moises Caicedo says January deal was ‘really close’ as he bemoans ‘suffering’ after saga

Ecuador midfielder bemoans his treatment on social media following failure to secure Gunners switch

Evening Standard

Rangers told the transfer rules to sign Jose Cifuentes as suitors face 'case by case' criteria

The Ecuador international has been touted with a move to Ibrox as he nears the end of his contact.

Daily Record

Three women found dead with throats slit on beach trip 'weren't linked to cartel'

Model Nayeli Tapia, 22, singer Yuliana Macias, 21, and student Denisse Reyna, 19, were found in the bottom of a shallow burial pit on the banks of a river near Quininde, Ecuador, by local fishermen in early April

Daily Mirror

Ecuador's President Lasso vows to dissolve congress if it tries to impeach him -FT

Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso said he will dissolve congress and call early elections if he does not muster enough support among legislators, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday citing an interview with Lasso.

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Lawyer for Ecuador's Lasso calls for impeachment hearing to be struck down

The defense representing Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso has asked lawmakers to declare impeachment hearings against him inadmissible, arguing that the embezzlement of which he is accused did not take place, the president's lawyer said on Monday.

Reuters

Haunting last texts of three women found dead with throats cut on beach trip

Denisse Reyna, 19, Yuliana Macias, 21, and Nayeli Tapia, 22, were on a beach trip in Ecuador when they were found dead with their throats cut with chilling final texts emerging

Daily Mirror

Gang clash leaves at least 12 dead in Ecuador prison

At least 12 inmates were killed in an Ecuadorian jail amid a new clash between gangs, the SNAI prison agency said on Saturday, in the latest chapter in the South American nation's prison violence.

Reuters

US courts Ecuador president even as Latin American country’s democracy deteriorates

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration once again appears to be running into trouble as it seeks a reliable partner in Latin America, where major issues, including immigration and Chinese influence, are looming just next door.

Los Angeles Times

Three missing women found dead in shallow grave after they travelled to beach

The victims, aged between 19 and 22, have been named as Nayeli Tapia, Denisse Reyna, and Yuliana Macias, who travelled from their homes in in Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas, Ecuador, for a beach day

Daily Mirror

Tragedies, not accidents: Tougher Canadian and U.S. border policies will cost more lives

A fire recently broke out at a detention centre in Ciudad Juarez on the Mexico-United States border. The blaze killed 38 men and injured another 29 from Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Ecuador, Venezuela and Colombia. All of them had been detained because they had crossed borders to seek protection and…

The Conversation

Virgin Mary statue appears to shed tears during church service in Easter miracle

A statue called the Our Lady of Sorrows at a Roman Catholic church in Ecuador was filmed "weeping" during a service on Good Friday - leaving churchgoers stunned

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Daily Record

Keanu Baccus insists St Mirren are his main focus ahead of crucial Hearts trip

The Buddies midfielder picked up his sixth cap for Australia last month against Ecuador.

Football London

Chelsea reach full agreement to sign wonderkid Kendry Paez in £17.6m package transfer

Chelsea transfer news: The Blues will welcome Ecuadorian wonderkid Kendry Paez from Independiente del Valle in 2026 when he turns 18

Reuters

Ecuador's President Lasso appoints Jose Davalos as environment minister

Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso on Sunday appointed Jose Davalos as the Andean country's new environment minister, following changes to his cabinet.

Reuters

Ecuador's Lasso authorizes civilian use of guns, citing insecurity

Ecuador has authorized the carrying and use of guns by civilians, President Guillermo Lasso said in a televised broadcast, citing rising crime and insecurity in the Andean country.

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The Independent UK

More Ecuadorians move to U.S., spared many others' hurdles

Amid economic woes and rising violence, more Ecuadorians are leaving their country and migrating to cross the border into the United States

Reuters

Number of dead from Ecuador landslide rises to 23

Ecuador's government on Friday raised the number of dead from a landslide in the Andean city of Alausi to 23, while rescue teams continued to look for missing people.

Reuters

Death toll from Ecuador landslide deaths rises to 17, over 70 remain missing

At least 17 people have died from a landslide triggered by heavy rains in Ecuador's Andean region, sweeping down over parts of the city of Alausi, authorities said on Thursday, as the death toll increased and 72 people remained missing.

The Independent UK

Ecuador police deactivate explosive device taped to guard

Police in Ecuador have successfully deactivated a vest-like explosive device that an unknown number of people allaegedly had taped to the chest of a security guard at a jewelry store in the country’s main port city

Reuters

Ecuador lawmaker says there is 'compelling' graft evidence against President Lasso

Ecuador's opposition has compelling evidence to present against President Guillermo Lasso at his impeachment hearing, a lawmaker said on Thursday, including irregularities in a crude oil shipping contract, accusations Lasso vehemently denied in a televised message.

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Cammy Devlin Hearts injury blow as Robbie Neilson reveals all 'attention' on third place fight

The important midfielder was involved for the Socceroos as they lost to Ecuador on his first international start but suffered a head knock and has now been ruled out of the Premiership return

The Independent UK

Ecuador court says congress can pursue impeaching president

Ecuador’s Constitutional Court has ruled the opposition-dominated National Assembly can take up the question of whether to impeach President Guillermo Lasso over allegations of crimes against state security and corruption

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