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Ecuador Oil Spill: 1,200 Barrels Spilled on Country's Northern Coast, Petroecuador Confirms

Petroeacuador Confirms 1,200 Barrels of Crude Oil Spilled on Ecuador’s Northern Coast

A significant environmental incident occurred on Ecuador's northern coast, where approximately 1,200 barrels of crude oil were accidentally spilled.

Ecuador: 5 Most Bizarre Foods in Ecuadorian Cuisine — Would You Eat Them?

May 24, 2023 10:00 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Here are some of the most bizarre foods in Ecuador that might turn off some foreigners but are still loved by many in the South American country.

Ecuador Begins Impeachment Hearing vs. President Guillermo Lasso

May 16, 2023 10:48 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

An impeachment hearing has begun in the National Assembly against Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso concerning an embezzlement conspiracy involving a state-owned oil transport company.

Ecuador’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites to Visit

Ecuador's UNESCO World Heritage Sites That You Can Add to Your 2023 Travel Bucket List

Apr 13, 2023 10:34 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Here are some of the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage sites in Ecuador that you can add to your 2023 travel bucket list.

Ecuador: Journalist Injured After Opening USB Letter Bomb

News Outlets in Ecuador Started to Receive USB Letter Bombs; One Journalist Injured

Mar 22, 2023 12:59 AM EDT By Mary Webber

A journalist in Ecuador was injured after he opened an envelope containing a USB letter bomb in the middle of the newsroom.

Ecuador Finds $330 Million Worth of Cocaine in Banana Shipment

Ecuador Seizes $330 Million Worth of Cocaine in Banana Shipment Bound for Belgium

Feb 28, 2023 12:40 AM EST By Rick Martin

Authorities in Ecuador have found packages of cocaine in a shipment of bananas bound for Belgium.

Joe Biden Meets Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso at the White House

Dec 19, 2022 10:20 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

U.S. President Joe Biden met with Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso to talk about security, the economy, and fighting with the cartels.

Bird Flu Outbreak in Peru: More Than 13,000 Pelicans, Other Seabirds Found Dead in Several Beaches

Dec 01, 2022 01:32 AM EST By Mary Webber

More than 13,000 wild seabirds, many of them pelicans, have been found dead in Peru due to bird flu, according to the National Forestry and Wildlife Service.

World Cup Round-up: USA, England Advance But Ecuador Eliminated

Nov 29, 2022 08:46 PM EST By Rick Martin

Ecuador faced off against Senegal, host Qatar took on the Netherlands, and Wales and England renewed their UK rivalry. However, the marquee match of the night was the highly-politicized match between USA and Iran.

Ecuador: Gang Members Storm Hospital to Kill Teen From Rival Gang; Nurses Taken as Hostages

Nov 29, 2022 12:40 AM EST By Mary Webber

Seven gang members in Ecuador were arrested after they barged into a hospital in an attempt to kill a 17-year-old from a rival gang.

FIFA World Cup: Mexico, Ecuador Under Investigation After Abusive Fan Chants | What Happened?

Nov 23, 2022 07:46 PM EST By Rick Martin

The World Cup has now kicked into full gear but not without controversy as FIFA is investigating chants done by Mexican and Ecuadorian fans as their teams played their respective games against Poland and host Qatar.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Ecuador Defeats Host Qatar in the Opening Match

Nov 21, 2022 12:02 AM EST By BERT HOOVER

FIFA World Cup 2022 host Qatar started the event with a devastating 2-0 defeat to Ecuador.

Jalisco Cartel Attacks in Ecuador Prompted U.S. Embassy to Issue Security Alert for Guayaquil and Esmeraldas

Nov 02, 2022 09:36 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

The U.S. Embassy in Ecuador has issued a security alert for U.S. citizens traveling to Guayaquil and Esmeraldas cities due to attacks presumed to have been carried out by gangs linked to the Jalisco cartel.

Ecuador: Is Tourism Hurting the Ecosystem of the Galapagos Islands?

Oct 21, 2022 09:11 AM EDT By Rick Martin

After the COVID-19 pandemic hit its tourism industry, Ecuador is trying to bounce back. One of the areas they see that would attract many tourists is the Galapagos Islands.