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Ecuador's Lasso seeks rule changes over limits for abortion in rape cases

Ecuador's president, Guillermo Lasso, a conservative former banker, on Tuesday said he would propose tightening time limits for abortion in cases of rape after new rules were approved by the South American country's National Assembly in February.

Reuters

Indigenous communities meet in Ecuador to demand end to extractive industries

Indigenous leaders from nine countries in the Amazon basin met in Ecuador on Tuesday and demanded South America governments halt extractive industries which damage the rainforest, urging them to respect agreements and legal rulings recognizing communities' rights over territories.

Reuters

U.S. bars Ecuador's ex-president over alleged corruption -statement

The United States has barred former Ecuadorean President Abdala Bucaram from entering the country, citing his alleged involvement in corruption, including accepting bribes and stealing public funds, the State Department said on Wednesday.

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Hundreds of Latin Americans return from Ukraine after invasion

Close to 250 Ecuadoreans, many of them university students, arrived in the country on Friday after fleeing Ukraine following Russia's invasion, joining hundreds of other Latin Americans who have evacuated.

Reuters

New Orchid Species Discovered In Ecuador’s Cloud Rainforest

First collected and cultivated by a private company, the orchid is found only in a small corner of the Andes.

Zenger

Desperate for investment, Ecuador tries again to pass legal reforms through congress

Ecuador's government on Tuesday said it was submitting a series of legal reforms to the congress aimed at attracting foreign investment, including tax exemptions and incentives to boost formal employment.

Reuters

Ecuador: Oil spill in Amazon rainforest 'could have been avoided'

More than a million litres of oil spilled in the Amazon rainforest in Ecuador after a pipeline ruptured on January 28. The company that manages the pipeline said it was damaged by falling rocks, brought down by erosion and heavy rain, claiming that the incident "could not have been foreseen".…

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Ecuador legislators approve regulations allowing abortion in cases of rape

The new measure allows abortions up to 12 weeks of pregnancy for urban adult women and 16 weeks for rural minors and adults

The Guardian - US

Ecuador approves measure regulating abortion for rape cases

Ecuadorian legislators have approved a measure setting regulations for terminating pregnancies resulting from rape

The Independent UK

Ecuador legislature approves rules for abortion in cases of rape

Ecuador's National Assembly on Thursday approved regulations to allow women and girls access to abortions in cases of rape, amid widespread debate about the issue in the mostly conservative country.

Reuters

Ecuador police to investigate grisly deaths potentially tied to drugs bust

Ecuador's police on Monday said it will investigate the deaths of two people whose bodies were hung from a foot bridge in the small costal city of Duran, a crime officers say could be linked to a recent drugs seizure.

Reuters

BacTech Announces $3 Million Non-Brokered Private Placement at Premium to Market Price

Unique Offering Includes Royalty Payments to Purchasers

Benzinga

Ultra-processed foods: global analysis shows they aren't well sign-posted

Straightforward guidance about ultra-processed foods is rare in national dietary guidelines. Only seven countries refer to “ultra-processed foods” explicitly. They are Belgium, Brazil, Ecuador, Israel, Maldives, Peru and Uruguay.

The Conversation

This lawyer should be world-famous for his battle with Chevron – but he’s in jail

Chevron is accused of polluting the Amazon for 26 years. The only people who’ve paid the price are a human rights lawyer and those whose land was poisoned

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Ecuador sees trade deal with China at end of year, debt talks to begin

Ecuador expects to pull together a trade deal with China at the end of this year and will begin formal debt re-negotiations with the Asian country, Ecuadorean President Guillermo Lasso said on Saturday, after a Beijing visit with his counterpart Xi Jinping.

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Number of missing in Ecuador landslide falls to six, death toll 24

The mayor of Ecuador's capital Quito revised the number of people missing after a landslide on Monday night from 12 to 6, although rescue work was still going on, while the death toll stood at 24.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Landslide Kills Dozens in Ecuador’s Capital, 12 Still Missing

At least 24 people perished in a landslide in Ecuador's capital Quito, and 12 others were missing, Mayor Santiago Guarderas said on Tuesday, as rescue teams searched homes and streets covered by mud following the worst deluge in nearly two decades. The torrential rains on Monday night caused a build-up…

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How to watch Peru vs. Ecuador, live stream, TV channel, time, lineups, World Cup Qualifiers

Peru will meet Ecuador in CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying action on Tuesday night as both clubs look to make some waves in their campaign.

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Landslide kills at least 24 people in Ecuador's capital, 12 still missing

Daily Mirror

Ecuador landslide: At least 11 dead as 40 people swept away in floods horror

Heavy rain in Ecuador has caused a mudslide in the capital Quito with shocking images of people being swept away amidst debris. So far the authorities have said at least 11 people have died

The Hindu

World Cup qualifiers | Brazil earns a contentious draw

Ecuador the aggrieved party following VAR interventions

The Independent UK

Alisson sees two red cards overturned by VAR during Brazil World Cup qualifier

The Liverpool goalkeeper was shown a red card in the first half and again in stoppage-time, with both decisions overturned

Daily Mirror

Alisson praises VAR after he has two red cards overturned amid "injustice" claims

Alisson was twice sent-off in Brazil's draw with Ecuador only to see VAR save him on both occasions as the Liverpool shot stopper got away with two major collisions

Leeds Live

Raphinha's red card-fuelled Leeds United excursion ends early as Brazil tie enveloped in drama

Leeds United winger Raphinha was involved for Brazil on Thursday evening as O Seleção drew with Ecuador in Quito

The Guardian - UK

Alisson sent off twice in Brazil draw with Ecuador – and saved both times by VAR

Alisson was twice sent off and reprieved by VAR in Brazil’s wild and chaotic 1-1 draw with Ecuador in a World Cup qualifier

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