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Military.comworld1 day ago
Ecuadorian Fishing Crews Report Drone Strikes and Detention by U.S. Vessels
Two Ecuadorian fishing boats sank in March after crews described drone attacks and hours aboard a vessel whose personnel spoke English. U.S. authorities have denied involvement in the sinkings or any detention of the fishermen.
Al Jazeeraworld11 days ago
Ecuador families seek information on 51 reported disappearances during military operations
Fifty-one people have reportedly disappeared during Ecuadorian military operations since early 2024. Families continue to request information from authorities about the missing.
france24.comscience16 days ago
Lidar Survey Maps Thousands of Ancient Earthen Platforms and Mounds in Ecuador's Upano Valley
New analyses of 2015 Lidar scans show nearly 7,500 earthen platforms, roads and plazas built roughly 3,000 years ago in eastern Ecuador. Researchers continue to debate the settlements' functions and the pace of their abandonment.
France 24sports18 days ago
Ecuadorian defender starts for PSG against Arsenal
A 24-year-old defender from northern Ecuador joined PSG in 2024. He is scheduled to face Arsenal on Saturday in the Champions League.
nbcnews.comworld22 days ago
Ecuador President Noboa Outlines Crime and Economic Measures in Address
President Daniel Noboa presented crime statistics and economic figures during his State of the Nation speech on May 24. He cited U.S.-backed operations and poverty reductions recorded in 2025.
The Independentworld22 days agoUpdated
Ecuador's Noboa: US-Backed Anti-Cartel Operations Cut Violence and Poverty
President Daniel Noboa told lawmakers that his government extradited a dozen crime bosses and seized nearly 300 tons of drugs. He also reported drops in poverty and extreme poverty during 2025.
foxnews.comworld34 days ago
Ecuadoran Judge Fatally Shot in Machala During State of Emergency
An Ecuadoran judge was shot dead while traveling by car to a gym in the southwestern city of Machala. The killing occurred during a state of emergency declared to combat organized crime. Police said her bodyguards were not present and that she had received prior threats.
riotimesonline.comfinance39 days ago
Ecuador Regulators Request Information From Banco Guayaquil
Ecuador's financial regulators have requested details related to allegations of money laundering at the country's third-largest bank by net profit. Bloomberg issued a correction on the reporting of the inquiry. The move marks the latest regulatory scrutiny involving one of Ecuado…
Bloombergfinance39 days ago
Ecuadorian Regulators Open Joint Probe Into Banco Guayaquil
Financial regulators in Ecuador have opened an investigation into possible money laundering at the country’s third-biggest bank by net profit. The joint probe targets Banco Guayaquil, according to a report by @business. Authorities have not disclosed further details of the inquir…
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Colombia Announces 100% Tariffs on Ecuador Imports Amid Trade Tensions
Colombia plans to impose 100% tariffs on all imports from Ecuador, as announced by President Gustavo Petro. The measure responds to Ecuador's recent decision to block Colombian imports. This action escalates ongoing trade and diplomatic disputes between the two neighboring countr…
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