Ecuador
21 May
Gunmen in Ecuador opened fire in a restaurant in a beach town popular with tourists, killing at least six people and wounding six more, prosecutors said Sunday.
11 May
China and Ecuador inked a free trade agreement on Wednesday that the South American country hopes will boost its non-oil exports by up to $4 billion over the next decade. The agreement covers 99.6 percent of Ecuador's exports and "opens the door to the largest market in the world: 1.4 billion consumers", trade minister Julio…
2 Apr
Ecuador on Saturday declared a state of emergency in the nation's major port and other areas reeling from drug-related crime.
26 Dec
Three people, including two young children, died in central Ecuador on Sunday when a tourist boat capsized, local authorities reported. Authorities said they were investigating what caused the capsizing of the boat on the Colta Lagoon, in the Andean province of Chimborazo around 200 kilometers (120 miles) south of Quito. Among the deceased were "a…
29 Nov 2022
Senegal’s hope of qualifying for the round of 16 is hanging on their ability to secure a win against Ecuador in their final group stage game showing on DStv and GOtv.
28 Nov 2022
Senegal coach Aliou Cisse on Monday urged his players "not to overthink" their World Cup showdown with Ecuador, knowing they likely must win their final group game to reach the last 16.
21 Nov 2022
One of the most awaited moments of any World Cup finally arrived, yesterday, at the Al Bayt Stadium in the city of Jor. But in an Arabian Night themed opening day, Qatar created an unwanted history ...
21 Nov 2022
Ecuador were denied an early goal in the opening game of the World Cup against Qatar as fans were left baffled by a tight offside call.
20 Nov 2022
Qatar became the first home team to lose their opening World Cup match as Ecuador cruised to a 2-0 victory over the hosts, with Enner Valencia scoring twice in the tournament curtain-raiser on Sunday.
2 Nov 2022
Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso declared a state of exception in two provinces Tuesday, after at least five police officers were killed and prison guards taken hostage in the latest wave of attacks in the deadly gang war consuming the country.
26 Jul 2022
The Ecuadoran public prosecutor's office said Monday it is investigating former president Lenin Moreno over the disappearance of priceless artifacts from the presidential palace.
26 Jun 2022
Pope Francis on Sunday called on all sides to refrain from violence in Ecuador, which has been rocked by nationwide protests against rising fuel and living costs. "I am following with concern what is happening in Ecuador," the Argentine pontiff said after his weekly Sunday Angelus prayer at the Vatican. "I encourage all parties to…
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