Ecuador says it has no evidence that survivor of a U.S. strike in the Caribbean committed any crime

Ecuador's Indigenous Resistance: A Journey Through El Paro

By Brandi Morin (Cree/Iroquois) Photos by Julien Defourny When thousands take to the streets to defend their livelihoods and territories, the world needs to bear witness. The plan was straightforward: travel to Ecuador's Intag region in Imbabura...

Riza, Katteyes, Ephrem J & More Emerging Latin Artists on Our Radar

Every month, Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors spotlight a group of rising artists whose music we love. Think “diamantes en bruto,” or “diamonds in the rough.” These are newcomers who have yet to impact the mainstream — but whose music...

Global Indigenous: In the Amazon, Indigenous women stand guard

Deusdedit Ruhangariyo ICT Around the world: Indigenous women keep the Amazon beyond the reach of greed; First Nations chief rejects Ottawa’s branding of Indigenous remembrance; and Fijian star Koroibete ends his Wallabies journey. ECUADOR:...

As attacks on journalists in Latin America decline, self-censorship and exile rise

By Silvia Higuera October 29, 2025 “In 2024, journalism in Latin America faced one of its most hostile environments in decades.” That’s the conclusion of the annual report from Voces del Sur, a coalition of 17 groups from across Latin America that...

HRW Reports on the Growing Repression in Ecuador

They denounce the excessive force used against protests Residents of Otavalo, in the northern province of Imbabura, pay tribute to Kichwa community member Jose Guaman, who was killed after the passage of a military convoy, according to complaints...

Ecuador's tropical fruit exports increase by 38%

Ecuadorian tropical fruit exports from January to August increased by 38%, according to the Central Bank of Ecuador (BCE). This rise is largely driven by non-traditional products like pitahaya, pineapple, passion fruit, tree tomato, and lulo,...

Man who fled homophobia in Ecuador says he was profiled in Penn Station bathroom arrest

An Ecuadorian asylum-seeker thought he’d found a safe haven from homophobia in New York City. But within a month of arriving, he was detained during an undercover sting operation at a Penn Station bathroom in July and remains in ICE custody,...

Goalkeeper brothers return to Glacier High after living in Ecuador last year

KALISPELL, Mont. — Two Glacier High School brother soccer goalies lived in Ecuador last year, missing a year of school and soccer. Silas and Jack Young traveled to Ecuador with their family and lived there all of last year. Their parents went to...

How can I Fix my Teeth with no Money? A Guide to Free and Low-Cost Dental Care

The realization that you need significant dental work can be stressful, but discovering the cost when you have no budget can feel hopeless. Before you give up, you should know that options for free or “no-money” dental care do exist, especially...

LDU Quito vs Palmeiras Prediction and Betting Tips | October 23rd 2025

LDU Quito will invite Palmeiras to Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinals on Thursday. The hosts defeated Sao Paulo 3-0 in the previous round while Verdão overcame River Plate 5-2 in the quarterfinals. Los...

Ecuador’s Indigenous Movement Maintains Month-Long Strike Amid State Repression

Several Indigenous organizations and communities in Sucumbíos are holding a peaceful March for Dignity and Life through the streets of Nueva Loja during the national strike. Photo: CONAIE. October 20, 2025 Hour: 3:31 am As Ecuador entered the 28th...

Month-long indigenous protests over diesel subsidy removal end in Ecuador

QUITO, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- The Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (Conaie) on Wednesday announced an end to protests over the government's decision to remove a diesel subsidy. The protests were launched about a month ago and...

It started with an ex-USAid employee drawing her dog as the agency was dismantled. She kept on drawing

First, RocketBear. Then the pets of her colleagues who were losing their jobs. And finally, the pets of workers at other agencies, who were also being let go. Mortimer went from someone who last took an art class in university to someone who drew...

Heartbroken mum campaigns for change as 'talented' daughter dies from 'fake alcohol'

Anders Anglesey News Reporter and Paul Britton Reporter 16:58, 29 Oct 2025 A general image of alcohol being poured into a glass(Image: BPM) A devastated mum has joined forces with other grieving families to lobby for a life-saving amendment in...

We Need Patience:' Mexico Remains Confident for 2026 World Cup Under Aguirre

In partnership with Despite Mexico's recent struggles on the field, the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) remains confident in Javier Aguirre's leadership as El Tri prepares for the 2026 World Cup. The veteran coach, who took over to stabilize a...

Global Disease Outbreaks: A 2025 Snapshot and Implications for the U.S.

Each year, there are multiple infectious disease outbreaks (defined as the occurrence of cases of disease in excess of what is expected) throughout the world. Some of these become severe and have global and domestic implications, including, most...

A timeline of Trump Administration strikes on vessels it says are smuggling drugs to US

September 2: The US military carried out its first strike on a Venezuelan boat in international waters, killing 11 people who Trump said were “terrorists” transporting narcotics to the US. He claimed that the individuals were members of Tren de...

Evaluating the Effectiveness of the FCPA Through the Odebrecht Settlement

Since its enactment in 1977, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) has served as the United States’ premier tool for deterring, investigating, and prosecuting bribery of foreign public officials by U.S. persons and companies. According to the...

Schoolies killer drinks warning after Aussie teens die of methanol poisoning

A new killer drinks warning has been issued for several countries where Australian teenagers are heading for schoolies celebrations. The British government recently added eight countries to its list where travellers died or were poisoned by...