For many years, Ecuador had one of the lowest homicide rates in Latin America – an indicator of low gang activity. As a result, it hadn’t developed a robust police and military response to gangs.

Ecuador is facing a crisis that’s spiraling out of control. From rising crime and political turmoil to economic struggles and ...

By Maxwell Radwin The last time Ecuador held elections, in 2023, the country’s national assembly had been dissolved and ...

When I started, few would have projected that Ecuador would descend into the crisis it finds itself today. But the story of Ecuador reflects a wider story of how countries across Latin America ...

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has launched a vital project to aid Ecuadorian journalists grappling with the impact of an ongoing energy crisis, helping them continue reporting in the lead-up to the ...

One legislator is pushing for more severe punishment but others in the country blame not the young killers but a state which ...

In Ecuador's presidential election, both top candidates want a second chance. Incumbent Daniel Noboa to finish his crackdown ...

An overview of what to expect in politics, the economy, and Ecuador’s relationship with the new government in Washington.

The Government of Ecuador, under the administration of President Daniel Noboa, announced its rejoining the ongoing ...

Power shortages in Ecuador are expected to continue for the ... and the annual increase in demand of 500 megawatts, the crisis would persist. President Daniel Noboa sent the National Assembly ...

Ecuadorians vote Sunday for the country's next president as drug-related cartel and mafia violence run rampant. 'Iron fist' ...