Ecuador

5.4 Earthquake Shakes Ecuador’s Coast, No Damage Reported In Guayaquil

22 Jun 2025

A 5.4-magnitude quake hit close to Ecuador's coast on Saturday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The earthquake happened at a depth of 44 kilometers (about 27 miles). There were tremors in Guayaquil, the largest city in the country. No damage or injuries were reported immediately. Guayaquil Mayor...

6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Ecuador’s Pacific Coast, Damages Homes

26 Apr 2025

A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit off Ecuador's Pacific coast early on Friday, leading to widespread damage in the coastal city of Esmeraldas and surrounding areas. The quake hit at about 6:44 a.m. local time and was centered 13 miles northeast of Esmeraldas, at a depth of about 21.7 miles. The...

Gunmen Kills 12 in Deadly Attack at Ecuador Cockfighting Arena

20 Apr 2025

A deadly assault was recorded on April 17, 2025, at a cockfighting pit in La Valencia, Manabí province in Ecuador. Fake military camouflage uniform-clad gunmen stormed the place and indiscriminately started firing at the attendees. The outrageous act cost 12 people their lives, while a number of others were injured....

Ecuador On High Alert After Alleged Assassination Plot Against President Noboa Foiled

19 Apr 2025

The government of Ecuador has issued a "maximum alert" state on Saturday after the reveal of a proposed assassination plot for newly re-elected President Daniel Noboa. It was announced as a response to a leaked intelligence report by the military, saying that Mexicans and other nationals came into Ecuador aiming...

Trump And Ecuador’s Noboa To Discuss Security, Trade, And Military Ties In Florida

29 Mar 2025

US President Donald Trump will host Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa in Florida on Saturday, a White House official confirmed. The encounter occurs just weeks ahead of Ecuador's decisive April 13 runoff election, which Noboa is contesting against leftist candidate Luisa Gonzalez. Noboa, 37, was sworn in in 2023 following a...

Ecuador’s Gang War Escalates: 22 Killed In Deadly Clashes In Guayaquil

08 Mar 2025

At least 22 individuals died in shootouts in Ecuador's biggest city, Guayaquil, on Thursday, as two groups of the Los Tiguerones gang fought for control of their territory, police officials said. The deadly confrontation is the latest in Ecuador's battle against organized crime. The fatal shootout took place during President...

Ecuador’s Cabinet Reshuffles, Appoints New Finance Minister Ahead Of High-Stakes Election

14 Feb 2025

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has named Luis Alberto Jaramillo the nation's new finance minister and approved Ines Manzano as permanent energy and oil minister, presidential decrees released on Wednesday and Thursday state. Jaramillo, former minister of production, will replace Carlos Zaldumbide in that position. The cabinet shake-up comes on the...

Ecuador Presidential Election: Noboa And Gonzalez Face Off Rematch Amid Crime Crisis

10 Feb 2025

Ecuadorians are going to vote on a highly contested presidential election, similar to the one in 2023, where the incumbent conservative candidate Daniel Noboa is running against leftist candidate Luisa Gonzalez. Both candidates have pledged action against the country's deteriorating crime crisis, one of the major reasons for voting. Ecuador...

Ecuador’s Election Showdown: Will Noboa Secure Victory Or Face A Runoff Battle?

31 Jan 2025

Incumbent President Daniel Noboa is likely to win an absolute four-year term in Ecuador's elections on February 9, though a runoff against leftist candidate Luisa Gonzalez is still expected, according to multiple polls. A repeat of the 2023 election could be in store, where Gonzalez led in the first round...

Wildfire Sweeps Through Quito As Ecuador Battles Historic Drought Crisis

25 Sep 2024

A wildfire engulfed parts of Ecuador's capital, Quito, on Tuesday, filling the city with smoke and threatening homes in the Guapulo neighborhood. The fire, fueled by a historic drought, has stretched the country’s resources, prompting President Daniel Noboa to deploy the armed forces to help fight the blaze. The fire...

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