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.
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.
Kenya protests turn deadly as parliament stormed
Nairobi witnesses violent clashes as Kenyan youth lead nationwide demonstrations against new tax legislation, resulting in multiple fatalities and parliamentary breach.
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.
Police and protesters clash violently outside Peru Congress
Violent clashes erupted outside Peru's Congress building as police used tear gas and water cannons against anti-government protesters demanding political reforms and economic justice.
Gen Z's Global Awakening: Youth Reshape Protest Movements
A new generation of digitally-native activists is transforming grassroots movements worldwide, leveraging social media and fresh tactics to challenge established power structures from Kathmandu to Casablanca.
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.
Anti-monarchy protests erupt in London during royal ceremony
Central London witnessed significant demonstrations as anti-monarchy protesters gathered along the royal procession route, with police making multiple arrests during the events surrounding King Charles's first State Opening of Parliament.
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.
Subway-style climate protests and mountain mists in Tuesday's photos
Climate activists brought London's streets to a standstill with creative underground-style protests, while misty mountain landscapes provided stunning natural contrasts in Tuesday's top photos.
Morocco's Gen Z defies crackdown with new protests
Young Moroccans are preparing to resume pro-democracy demonstrations despite government repression that has left several dead and hundreds detained in what activists call a systematic crackdown.
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.
Kamala Harris confronts protests during Chicago book tour
Vice President Kamala Harris confronted vocal demonstrations in Chicago as protesters disrupted her 'Embodied Justice' book tour, highlighting growing political tensions.
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