Tag: Ecuadors
Ecuador’s ex-vice president arrested in Mexican embassy
As of: April 6, 2024 9:45 a.m Ecuadorian security forces entered the Mexican embassy in Quito and arrested ex-Vice President Glas. The politician is wanted for corruption and Mexico granted…
Ecuador’s youngest mayor shot dead at just 27 years old
Gang violence Ecuador’s youngest mayor shot dead at just 27 years old Brigitte García has been mayor of San Vicente, a small town in Ecuador, since 2023 © Agencia Prensa-Independiente…
But who is “Fito”, Ecuador’s most wanted criminal?
Ecuador is in the grip of a real security crisis. At the heart of the chaos, during which drug gangs have already killed 10 people, there is a name. That…
Prison system: Prison chaos: Ecuador’s president declares a state of emergency
Penal system Prison chaos: Ecuador’s president declares a state of emergency A helicopter flies over the fence of the Inca prison in the north of the capital. photo © Juan…
Government: Ecuador’s new president sets age record
Government Ecuador’s new president sets age record Daniel Noboa (M), newly sworn in President of Ecuador, waves from a balcony of the presidential palace. photo © Carlos Noriega/AP/dpa Daniel Noboa…
South America: Ecuador’s youngest president: 35-year-old Noboa wins election
South America Ecuador’s youngest president: 35-year-old Noboa wins election Daniel Noboa (M) is considered a center-right politician. photo © Rodrigo Abd/AP The country is suffering from drug gang violence; a…
Vice candidate to run in Ecuador’s presidential election
Status: 08/13/2023 01:30 a.m After the assassination of the presidential candidate Villavicencio in Ecuador, the previous vice-presidential candidate is to stand in the election on August 20th. The party plans…
Candidate shot dead: How Ecuador’s election campaign descended into violence
Status: 08/10/2023 11:32 a.m Violence against politicians, as in the case of presidential candidate Villavicencio, has happened more frequently in Ecuador. Drug cartels have penetrated the country’s structures and the…
Justice: Ecuador’s ex-Vice President Jorge Glas released from prison
justice Ecuador’s ex-Vice President Jorge Glas released from prison Jorge Glas (r), ex-Vice President of Ecuador, at a hearing before the Supreme Court in Quito. Photo: Dolores Ochoa/AP/dpa © dpa-infocom…