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Ecuador: Notorious Gang Leader Fito Disappears from Prison

Ecuador in State of Emergency Following the Disappearance of Los Choneros Gang Boss from Prison

Ecuador's "most-wanted prisoner," the leader of the Los Choneros criminal group, Fito, has disappeared from the jail where he was being held, according to authorities.

Ecuador: New President Daniel Noboa Takes Tougher Stance on Drugs; Repeals Controversial Law

Nov 26, 2023 11:23 PM EST By Rick Martin

Less than 48 hours after being sworn in, Ecuador's new president, Daniel Noboa, has started addressing his country's rising drug problem with the repeal of a controversial law.

Ecuador: Daniel Noboa Sworn in as New President, Becomes Country's Youngest President Yet

Nov 23, 2023 08:42 PM EST By Rick Martin

It is official! Daniel Noboa is now Ecuador's new president and is now the South American country's youngest president ever. However, he faces some very tough challenges ahead.

Cocaine Discovered Inside Ships Originating From Panama and Ecuador by UK and Turkey Authorities

Oct 29, 2023 11:50 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Two separate banana shipments from South America were discovered to be hiding tons of cocaine in Europe. Banana shipments from Panama and Ecuador were found to have some cocaine hidden inside.

Ecuador Election: Newbie Politician Daniel Noboa Wins Runoff Election, Will Be Next President

Oct 15, 2023 11:54 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The Ecuador elections are finally over and a new president-elect has been declared as newbie politician Daniel Noboa, 35, becomes the country's youngest president ever,

Ecuador: 7th Suspect in Fernando Villavicencio Assassination Killed in Prison

7th Suspect in Ecuador Presidential Candidate's Assassination Killed in Prison

Oct 08, 2023 11:19 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Following the killing of seven inmates accused of involvement in Ecuador presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio assassination, President Guillermo Lasso announced a major restructuring of the high-ranking security forces on Saturday.

Is Lionel Messi Injured? Argentina Star Exits Game vs. Ecuador Because 'There's Something'

Sep 08, 2023 09:10 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Inter Miami will anxiously await the results of Lionel Messi's upcoming medical tests, which Argentina is set to conduct.

Ecuador: 50 Guards, 7 Police Officers Released After Being Held Hostage for Over a Day

Ecuador Inmates Free 57 Guards, Police Officers Following Stand-Off

Sep 03, 2023 11:59 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Inmates in six Ecuador prisons have released 57 guards and police officers they had taken hostage, according to the prison service.

Ecuador: Car Bombs Set Off in Series of Explosions in Capital, Quito

Ecuador Car Bombs May Have Been Caused by Security Operations Inside Prisons, Says Report

Aug 31, 2023 10:23 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Quito, the capital city of Ecuador, has been rocked by a series of explosions caused by car bombs and this may be related to the country's crackdowns inside prisons.

Ecuador Election: Voters Casted in Violence-Tainted Presidential Polls

Ecuador: Voters Choose New President in Election Marred by a Presidential Candidate's Assassination

Aug 21, 2023 01:41 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Ecuador voters are participating in a presidential election that has been overshadowed by the assassination of a prominent candidate, highlighting the issue of drug-trafficking violence in the country.

Ecuador Political Violence Continues as Local Political Leader Is Killed

Ecuador Political Violence Worsens as Local Political Leader Is Killed After Presidential Candidate Assassination

Aug 15, 2023 10:55 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Once one of South America's most peaceful countries, Ecuador is spiraling into political violence as the presidential elections draw near.

Ecuador: Gang Leader Moved to Maximum Security Following Fernando Villavicencio Assassination

Leader of Ecuador Gang Los Choneros Moved to Maximum Security Days After Fernando Villavicencio Assassination

Aug 14, 2023 12:40 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Thousands of Ecuador police and soldiers moved Adolfo Macias, the leader of the notorious gang Los Choneros, to a maximum-security jail.

Ecuador: President Guillermo Lasso Asks FBI for Help After Election Murder

Ecuador: President Guillermo Lasso Asks FBI for Help After Murder of Presidential Election Candidate

Aug 10, 2023 10:18 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso is calling on the FBI for help after the assassination of National Assembly member and Ecuador presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio sent shockwaves across the country.

Ecuador: Candidate in August 2023 Presidential Election Fernando Villavicencio Shot Dead

Ecuador Presidential Candidate Assassinated; Guillermo Lasso Vowed "Crime Will not Go Unpunished"

Aug 10, 2023 01:52 AM EDT By Rick Martin

An assassination has rocked Ecuador as presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio was shot dead while leaving a campaign event in Quinto. President Guillermo Lasso confirmed the assassination.

Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso Declares State of Emergency in All Prisons Amid Violence

Violence in Ecuador Prisons Kills 31 Prompting State of Emergency; 2700 Soldiers and Poloce Deployed to Control Facilities

Jul 25, 2023 10:52 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

President Guillermo Lasso has ordered the military and police to assume control of Ecuador's prison system in response to a surge of violence.

Ecuador: Port City Mayor's Violent Death Prompts State of Emergency

3 Coastal Provinces in Ecuador Under State of Emergency After Port City Mayor's Violent Death

Jul 25, 2023 01:02 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Ecuador has declared a state of emergency in three provinces following a shooting incident that resulted in the deaths of two individuals, including the mayor of the port city.