Six killed in Ecuador tourist beach shooting attack
Armed gunmen open fire in Puerto Lopez, Ecuador, killing six including a two-year-old girl. Follow for breaking updates on this horrific attack.
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Six killed in Ecuador beach resort shooting, toddler among dead
Gunmen open fire in popular Puerto López resort, killing six. Attack linked to organised crime disputes as Ecuador's security crisis deepens. Read the full report.
Ecuador Sentences 11 Soldiers Over Disappearance of Four Boys
An Ecuadorian court has handed down decades-long sentences to military personnel for the forced disappearance of four Afro-Ecuadorian boys, spotlighting human rights concerns under President Noboa's security crackdown. Read the full report.
Ecuador Soldiers Get 34 Years for Child Abduction
An Ecuadorian court has imposed maximum sentences on 11 soldiers for the forced disappearance and torture of four children, a case shaking the nation's militarisation policy. Read the full details of the landmark ruling.
Two Arrested in Murder of Ecuador Footballer Pineida
Ecuadorian police have detained two suspects over the killing of footballer Mario Pineida, a shooting that highlights the nation's escalating violent crime. Read the latest on this tragic case.
Ecuador footballer Mario Pineida killed in targeted shooting
Former Ecuador international Mario Pineida was assassinated outside a butcher's shop in Guayaquil. The 33-year-old and his companion were targeted in a brutal attack caught on CCTV. Read the latest on the investigation.
Ecuador footballer Mario Pineida shot dead aged 33
Ecuador international Mario Pineida killed in a shooting in Guayaquil. The nation faces a record violent year as football mourns another tragic loss.
Ecuadorian footballer Mario Pineida shot dead in Guayaquil
Ecuadorian international Mario Pineida has been killed in a shooting in Guayaquil, as the nation faces a record year of homicides. Read more on the escalating crisis.
Ecuador Football Star Mario Pineida Killed in Shooting
Barcelona de Guayaquil defender Mario Pineida, 33, shot dead in Guayaquil as Ecuador faces record homicide rates. Read the latest on this tragic attack.
Scottish drug deaths surge by nearly a fifth in a year
Suspected drug deaths in Scotland have risen by 19% year-on-year, with critics blaming SNP policies. New figures deal a blow to the government's 'national mission' on addiction.
Glasgow Drug Clinic Bids for Crack Smoking Zone
Bosses at Scotland's first drug consumption room plan to lobby the Lord Advocate for a crack cocaine smoking area. The £2.3m facility aims to attract more users amid rising cocaine-related deaths.
House of Lords peers face lengthy suspension
Lord Dannatt and Lord Evans of Watford face suspension for breaching parliamentary conduct rules over lobbying and 'cash for access'. Read the full investigation details.
$15M Reward for Ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding's Capture
The FBI has increased the reward to $15 million for ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding, accused of ordering dozens of murders. Read the latest on the international manhunt.
Ecuador drug lord arrested in Spain after faking death
Wilmer 'Pipo' Chavarria, Ecuador's most wanted trafficker, captured in Malaga years after staging his death. Joint operation exposes global drug network.
Drug lord who faked death caught in Spain
Ecuadorian drug lord Wilmer 'Pipo' Chavarria, who faked his death during COVID, has been arrested in Malaga. The Los Lobos leader coordinated global drug shipments from Spain.
Ecuador drug lord faked death, captured in Spain
Wilmer 'Pipo' Chavarria, leader of Los Lobos gang, arrested in Malaga years after faking death. Ecuador's president announces major capture amid referendum vote.
Chelsea agree deal for Ecuador teen Deinner Ordonez
Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign 16-year-old Ecuador defender Deinner Ordonez from Independiente del Valle. He will join the Blues in 2028. Read more about Chelsea's transfer strategy.
American tourist faces 12-year sentence in Bali drug case
Lamar Ahchee, a 31-year-old American tourist, has been arrested in Bali for alleged cocaine possession after police raided his hotel room following a tip-off about drug activities.
Mexican forces raid hotel, arrest Ecuador football players
Shocking footage emerges showing Mexican special forces raiding a Jalisco hotel to detain two Ecuadorian national team players in a dramatic early-morning operation that's sparked international controversy.
Belgium's narco-state crisis: Cartels wage street wars
Shocking investigation reveals how Belgian cities have become battlegrounds for drug cartels, with children as young as 11 caught in crossfire and authorities struggling to contain the crisis.
Drug Lord 'Fat Santiago' Captured in Florida Hideaway
Notorious drug lord Martín 'Santiago' Cairo, known as 'Fat Santiago', has been arrested in Boca Raton following an intensive international investigation spanning multiple continents and criminal networks.
Chinese narco kingpin 'Mr HaHa' captured in Cuba
Notorious Chinese drug lord Shen Changyuan, known as 'Mr HaHa', has been captured in Cuba months after his audacious tunnel escape from prison. The fugitive mastermind stands accused of supplying deadly fentanyl to cartels that flooded Western markets.
Brothers ran £1.5M drug empire from neighbouring mansions
Two brothers who lived in adjacent mansions have been jailed for running a sophisticated cannabis operation worth over £1.5 million, with police discovering a professional setup complete with ventilation systems and electricity bypasses.
El Chapo's wife shot in targeted attack in Mexico
Vanessa Guzmán, wife of notorious drug lord El Chapo, survives brutal shooting in Mexico as gunmen open fire on her vehicle in latest cartel violence.
US backs Ecuador and Colombia in Caribbean security crackdown
The United States commits to enhanced security cooperation with Ecuador and Colombia during high-level Washington talks, targeting Caribbean security threats and organised crime networks.
UK Drug Death Map Reveals Shocking Postcode Lottery
Exclusive analysis reveals stark regional disparities in drug-related fatalities across England and Wales, with northern cities bearing the heaviest burden of this growing public health emergency.
Nitazenes: UK's deadly new drug crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals alarming rise in drug-related fatalities linked to potent synthetic opioids called nitazenes, with deaths spreading across England and Wales.
Ecuador indigenous leaders face state intimidation
Indigenous leaders and environmental activists in Ecuador report escalating government harassment and surveillance following their opposition to extractive industries in the Amazon.
South Korea seizes £2.6m ketamine in major Jeju Island bust
South Korean authorities intercept 4kg of ketamine worth £2.6 million on Jeju Island, exposing sophisticated drug smuggling operations and growing addiction concerns in East Asia.
Uruguay court rules against Colombia in maritime dispute
In a groundbreaking verdict, Uruguay's Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Ecuador in a complex maritime boundary case against Colombia, reshaping territorial waters in Latin America's Pacific region.
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