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10 Best Airbnb stays in Rumi Wilco, Vilcabamba, Ecuador
Nestled in the heart of the Enchanted Valley, Rumi Wilco and its surrounding area in Vilcabamba, Ecuador, offer some of the most peaceful and nature rich stays in South America. Whether you’re seeking quiet reflection, scenic hiking, or time off...

What Is Behind the Murders of Transit Officials in Ecuador?
A recent wave of violence against traffic authorities in Ecuador exposes the importance of these entities for criminal groups looking to deepen their control over the country’s streets. In the early morning of June 15, three individuals attacked...

EE.UU. no ha solicitado aún la extradición de Fito, líder de Los Choneros recapturado en Ecuador
Por Ana María Cañizares, CNN en Español A 12 días de la recaptura de Adolfo Macías, alias “Fito”, líder del grupo criminal ecuatoriano Los Choneros, el presidente de la Corte Nacional de Justicia, José Suing, dijo este lunes que su oficina no ha...

Noboa impulsa un referéndum para fin de año que levante prohibición de bases e instalaciones extranjeras en Ecuador
Por Ana María Cañizares, CNN en Español El presidente de Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, adelantó que para fin de año podría realizarse un referéndum con el fin de concretar su propuesta de levantar la prohibición legal que existe en el país de establecer...

Ecuador upgrades border ID verification with Regula forensic devices
Ecuador is upgrading its border identity verification systems by deploying a range of Regula’s ID document examination devices. The deployment at maritime and airports is supported by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and local...

The Weight of China in Ecuador: Broken Promises, Debt, and Consequences – PART II
At the start of the 21st century, when Ecuador was facing the closure of Western financing due to high debt, China burst onto the scene with million-dollar loans, promises of accelerated development, and a seductive discourse of cooperation...

Organized Crime Corrupts Transit Offices Across Ecuador
It’s easy to get caught up in the latest political headlines—the new “BIG Beautiful Bill,” the debates, the promises. Everyone’s distracted by the spectacle, but in all the noise, we’re missing something much more pressing. While the political...

Ecuador’s Bold Move to Recapture Drug Lord Fito
In a dramatic turn of events earlier this week, Ecuadorian authorities successfully recaptured José Adolfo Macías Villamar, widely known as Fito, the elusive leader of the Los Choneros criminal organization. Fito’s escape had raised alarm bells...

Ecuador: Emergency declared in two provinces due to torrential rains
Saturday, July 5th 2025 - 10:31 UTC One person died, and oil exports had to be stopped The Ecuadorean Government Friday declared a 45-day regional state of emergency in the Amazonian provinces of Zamora Chinchipe and Napo due to severe rainfall,...
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Ecuador Opens First Embassy in Morocco, Marks New Era in Bilateral Ties
Rabat – Ecuador officially opened its first embassy in Morocco on Friday, marking a new chapter in the growing relationship between the two countries. The opening of the embassy comes after Ecuador’s decision in October 2024 to cut all ties with...

Ecuador views Autonomy Initiative as 'basis' to resolve Moroccan Sahara regional dispute
HESPRESS English – Morocco News With MAPFriday 4 July 2025 - 15:16 Ecuador reaffirmed on Friday in Rabat that the Autonomy Initiative represents “the basis” to resolve the regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara. This position was voiced by the...

Ecuador inaugurates its embassy in Rabat
Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, and Ecuadorian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility, Gabriela Sommerfeld, inaugurated the Embassy of the Republic of Ecuador in Rabat on Friday....

Pipeline Disruption Slashes Ecuador Output by 133,000 bpd
Ecuador’s state oil company, Petroecuador, has declared force majeure on its operations after both major crude pipelines, SOTE and OCP, halted flows due to worsening erosion in the Amazonian province of Napo. The company suspended activities this...

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Rafael Correa Exposes Transferable Ink Fraud in Ecuador’s Presidential Election with OAS Evidence
Ecuador election controversy: Correa claims vote manipulation through transferable ink. Photo: @cnegobec/X. July 4, 2025 Hour: 10:21 pm Former Ecuadorian president Rafael Correa reveals evidence of ink transfer on ballots during the April 2025...

Official | PSG defenders Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernandez to miss remainder of the Club World Cup
3PSG have been hit with a double whammy as Willian Pacho (23) and Lucas Hernandez (29) will both miss the remainder of the Club World Cup. The Ecuador international centre-back and the France left-back have both received red cards during Les...

Smarter aid for safer births
The world of foreign aid is at a crossroads. Changes at USAID have reignited a debate on the unpredictable nature of humanitarian support. While emergency food relief has resumed in Lebanon, Syria, Somalia, Jordan, Iraq, and Ecuador, crucial...

Morocco: Ecuador Inaugurates Its Embassy In Rabat
(MENAFN- APO Group) Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita, and Ecuadorian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility, Mrs. Gabriela Sommerfeld, inaugurated the Embassy of the Republic of...

Morocco, Ecuador Reiterate Willingness To Further Bolster Bilateral Ties
(MENAFN- APO Group) The Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Ecuador reiterated on Friday in Rabat their mutual willingness to further strengthen the development of their bilateral relations. Following the meeting held between the Minister of...