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President Noboa was elected to fight spiraling gang violence, but serious abuses are being reported under his crackdown.
Adolfo Macias, alias "Fito," was captured in June after escaping from a maximum security prison last year in a jailbreak that ...
Desperation is mounting in Ecuador’s capital as thousands of people remain without drinking water a week into Quito’s worst ...
Ecuador’s government is offering a $100,000 reward for information on a lawmaker whom authorities accused of raping a minor.
Notorious gang leader has agreed to be extradited to the United States to face cocaine and weapons smuggling charges.
Adolfo Macias, aka 'Fito,' took part in a court hearing via video link from a high-security prison in Guayaquil. After months ...
Ecuador’s president is pursuing a pragmatic strategy with Beijing without unduly alienating Washington, an expert writes.
A political science professor explains how voters are shopping around this year.
Ever since Ecuador’s most notorious gang leader vanished from his prison cell in January 2024, the mystery of his whereabouts has been the buzz of the nation. Authorities had issued an ...
Ecuador’s parliament has passed a law allowing private companies to help manage protected areas, prompting backlash from ...
Ecuador’s most notorious drug kingpin has been found hiding in his girlfriend’s basement after a 17-month manhunt. José ...