Tag: Ecuador
Runoff election in Ecuador: Noboa becomes the youngest president
As of: October 16, 2023 4:07 a.m In Ecuador, the right-wing candidate Noboa prevailed in the runoff election for the presidency. He narrowly won against his left-wing rival González and…
Runoff election in Ecuador: No concepts against violence
As of: October 15, 2023 11:01 a.m While Ecuador is in its deepest crisis, the country is going into a runoff election for the presidency. But neither candidate seems to…
Ecuador: Suspect killed in murder of presidential candidate
South America Ecuador: Suspect in murder of presidential candidate killed in prison Members of the Ecuadorian army in front of the Guayas 1 detention center © Gerardo Menoscal / AFP…
Ecuador: Sick birds on Galápagos Islands examined for bird flu
Ecuador Sick birds on Galápagos Islands examined for bird flu According to authorities, 78 endemic bird species live on the Galápagos Islands. photo © —/Galapagos National Park/dpa Experts are concerned…
Correctional system: Ecuador: Detainees hold dozens of officers
penitentiary Ecuador: Detainees hold dozens of officers View of Turi prison where dozens of prison guards and police officers were kidnapped by the inmates. photo © Xavier Caivinagua/AP/dpa There are…
Corrections: Ecuador: Inmates in prisons release hostages
penitentiary Ecuador: Inmates in prisons release hostages View of Turi prison where dozens of prison guards and police officers were kidnapped by the inmates. photo © Xavier Caivinagua/AP/dpa There are…
Several kidnappings in prisons in Ecuador
Status: 01.09.2023 11:25 a.m A few weeks after the assassination of presidential candidate Villavicencio in Ecuador, organized crime is once again showing its power. And that extends to the prisons.…
Record seizure of 9.5 tonnes of cocaine from Ecuador
This is the biggest powder catch in Spanish history. Spanish police and customs announced on Friday the seizure of nearly 9.5 tons of cocaine from Ecuador. The seizure took place…
After elections: who will rid Ecuador of corruption and violence?
Status: 08/21/2023 11:03 a.m After the vote in Ecuador, which was overshadowed by a murder, the left-wing candidate González and the entrepreneur Noboa are moving to the runoff. Who will…
Government: Presidential election in Ecuador: runoff in October?
Government Presidential election in Ecuador: Runoff election in October? A soldier guards the aisles of Colegio Mejía, one of the main election centers in the Ecuadorian capital. photo © Juan…