Five severed heads found on Ecuador tourist beach
A gruesome discovery on a whale-watching beach in Ecuador signals escalating drug gang violence. Police link the incident to a territorial dispute over trafficking routes.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Catherine Connolly: Ireland's First Independent President
In a groundbreaking political shift, Catherine Connolly becomes Ireland's first independent president, promising radical change and challenging the political establishment.
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.
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.
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.
Explosions hit Ecuador bridges and mall in gang violence
Multiple explosions have shaken Ecuador, targeting critical infrastructure including bridges and a shopping mall, as the nation declares an 'internal armed conflict' against criminal gangs.
Four Cartels Wage Deadly War for Ecuador's Criminal Crown
Ecuador descends into chaos as rival cartels including Los Choneros and Los Lobos battle for dominance in a violent power struggle following a major gang leader's prison transfer.
Explosion in Ecuador's Guayaquil from pickup truck blast
A violent explosion tore through Ecuador's largest city Guayaquil after a pickup truck detonated, sending shockwaves through the community and raising security concerns.
Ecuador Blackout Sparks Deadly Prison Violence and Nationwide Chaos
A complete electrical grid failure has thrown Ecuador into turmoil, with prisons erupting in violence, hospitals operating on emergency power, and authorities scrambling to restore order amid widespread panic.
Chelsea's Caicedo injury nightmare: £115m star out for weeks
Mauricio Pochettino's midfield plans in turmoil as Moises Caicedo suffers serious injury during international duty with Ecuador, casting doubt over Chelsea's record signing availability.
Ecuador Protesters Storm Presidential Palace in Quito
Ecuador's capital descends into chaos as hundreds of demonstrators breach security and occupy key government buildings in dramatic anti-government protests.
Balogun brace leads USMNT to 3-0 win over Ecuador
Folarin Balogun's clinical double secured a convincing 3-0 win for the United States against Ecuador, offering promising signs under new manager Mauricio Pochettino's leadership in St. Louis.
Ecuador vs USA: World Cup Preview
As the 2026 World Cup looms, Ecuador and the US Men's National Team clash in a crucial friendly that could define both nations' tournament preparations. With key players returning and tactical battles brewing, this is more than just a warm-up.
Ecuador President Survives Motorcade Assassination Attempt
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa's security detail repelled a sophisticated attack on his motorcade in Guayaquil, highlighting the nation's escalating security crisis.
Police storm Ecuador university in diesel protest crackdown
Riot police in Ecuador have forcibly entered a major Quito university campus after demonstrators blocked roads in protest against soaring diesel prices, leading to multiple arrests and escalating tensions.
British Backpacker Paradise Terrorised by Cartels
Exclusive investigation reveals how violent cartels including the notorious 'Los Killers', led by a mass murderer and his glamorous girlfriend, have turned Ecuador's backpacking hotspots into zones of terror with live-streamed torture and executions.
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