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Ecuador will seek foreign military aid to combat drug cartels as violence surges

The government of Ecuador has taken another step in its effort to gain help from foreign military forces to combat drug cartels and various organized crime groups

The Independent UK

‘Society makes us invisible’: Black Ecuadorians fight to defend their culture

Afro-Guayaquileños mostly live in the impoverished belts of Guayaquil and have been made to believe their customs are ‘the worst’, say activists

The Guardian - US

Latin America's global abortion impacts

Although implementation will depend on each country, these sorts of rulings have a potential for global influence

Salon

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‘Biologists were not part of the crime food chain’: why Ecuador’s scientists are facing violence, threats and kidnapping

Despite government efforts, armed groups control many remote areas. Now researchers are caught in the crosshairs

The Guardian - UK

Hitmen Mow Down Air Force Colonel In Violence-torn Ecuador

Hitmen gunned down an Ecuadoran air force colonel Friday in a city hard hit by drug crime that has turned the once-peaceful South American country into one of the most violent.

International Business Times

Ecuador's Wild West Shows Limits Of Noboa's 'Iron Fist'

In a darkened military command center near the Peruvian border, eight Ecuadoran marines armed with rusting M4 rifles prepare for a patrol.

Latin Times

Ecuador's Wild West Shows Limits Of Noboa's 'Iron Fist'

On Ecuador's lawless southwest coast, drug gangs operate with impunity and terrified residents ask if their president's "iron fist" security policies are just words.

International Business Times

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In Ecuador's highlands, an Indigenous community faces choice between 2 candidates they don't trust

The two main candidates vying for Ecuador’s presidency never campaigned in Cochapamba

The Independent UK

Why ‘low carbon’ roses are flown around the world

As you read this, planes full of roses are heading from east Africa and South America to almost every corner of the world. If you buy someone a rose this Valentine’s Day, it may be in the air right now or perhaps in a refrigerated warehouse in the Netherlands.

The Conversation

Ecuador's President Noboa Faces Runoff Against Leftist Rival

Ecuador's upcoming run-off election between Noboa and González amidst security and economic challenges.

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Ecuador election heads to runoff – Indigenous movement now holds key to the outcome

Ecuador’s presidential election will go to a second round after the current president, Daniel Noboa, and the candidate for the left-wing Revolución Ciudadana (RC) party, Luisa González, received nearly identical shares of the vote.

The Conversation

Ecuador’s presidential election goes to runoff after ‘statistical tie’

Daniel Noboa fails to achieve anticipated victory over leftist rival Luisa González, forcing them to repeat 2023’s election

The Guardian - UK

Ecuador Prepares For Presidential Runoff Amid Crime Concerns

Ecuador's crucial presidential runoff election between Noboa and González focuses on crime and corruption, with far-reaching implications for the nation.

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Ecuador's Dueling Presidential Hopefuls

Ecuador's closer-than-expected presidential election is likely headed for an April runoff between two very different candidates who have faced each other three times already.

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The Independent UK

Ecuador's conservative incumbent and a leftist lawyer advance to presidential runoff

Ecuador will choose its next president in a presidential runoff election after conservative President Daniel Noboa and leftist lawyer Luisa González garnered enough votes Sunday to beat 14 other candidates

International Business Times

Violence-hit Ecuador Chooses Next President

Some 14 million Ecuadorans will go to the polls Sunday to decide who will lead their violence-wracked Andean nation through its worst crisis in half a century.

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Ecuador Prepares For Presidential Election Amid Security Crisis

Ecuadorian voters prepare to elect a new president amid a security crisis and economic challenges.

Latin Times

Gangs In Ecuador Are Allegedly Performing Human Sacrifices To 'Saint Death' As They Look For Protection

Gang members are turning to Santa Muerte to shield them from law enforcement and ensure the success of their operations.

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International Business Times

A 50-year Crisis -- Ecuador's Next President Faces A Stern Test

In the throes of a bloody drug war, a shrinking economy and an acute energy crisis, Ecuadorans are remarkably optimistic about their country's future as they prepare to vote in Sunday election.

The Conversation

Ecuador’s tough on crime approach is popular, but major challenges remain

Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa moved quickly to impose the rule of law immediately after his surprise election victory in 2023. In the short-term, the results of the country’s youngest ever leader were impressive, including a reported 18% decline in murder in 2024. The president’s administration also reportedly increased drug seizures…

International Business Times

Campaigning Ends As Violence-weary Ecuadorans Eye Sunday Vote

Ecuador's dueling presidential campaigns fell silent Friday, as a ban entered into force ahead of Sunday's keenly fought election.

Latin Times

Ecuador Presidential Candidates Sprint To Campaign Finish

Incumbent President Daniel Noboa and his leftist rival Luisa Gonzalez crisscrossed their equator-hugging Andean nation, holding final rallies ahead of a midnight deadline to halt campaigning.

The Guardian - US

Bukele-mania: El Salvador strongman’s crime clampdown excites regional right

Marco Rubio heaped praise on a president who has jailed thousands with few legal niceties – but can work his model work elsewhere in Latin America beset by gang violence?

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Ecuador Faces Critical Decision In Presidential Election Amid Rising Violence

Ecuador's upcoming presidential election is pivotal, with candidates Noboa and González offering contrasting visions amidst rising crime rates and politica...

International Business Times

Ecuador Presidential Candidates Sprint To Campaign Finish

Ecuador's dueling presidential hopefuls made a last-ditch pitch to late-deciding voters Thursday, wrapping a bitter campaign dominated by surging cartel violence and economic crisis.

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