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Ecuador frees cash for Galapagos conservation with $1.6 billion bond buyback

Ecuador is set to complete the biggest ever debt-for-nature swap, freeing up cash for conservation of the Galapagos Islands, one of the world's most precious ecosystems, after Credit Suisse bought up three of its bonds.

Reuters

King Charles to be crowned two days early in poignant service before official Coronation

Amazon indigenous leader Uyunkar Domingo Peas has flown into London from Ecuador to carry out the honour tomorrow, two days before the King’s official Coronation on Saturday

Daily Mirror

Researchers find how people rely on each other for help constantly

Researchers from UCLA, Australia, Ecuador, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and UCLA found that people signal for help every few minutes. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Armed attack kills 10 in Ecuador port Guayaquil

An armed attack has killed 10 people in the Ecuadorean port city of Guayaquil, the public prosecutor's office of Ecuador and police reported on Sunday. Three people were wounded, including a 5-year-old girl, police said on Sunday.

Reuters

Ecuador to launch military operations to fight terrorism -minister

Ecuador's military will launch special-forces operations nationally in a bid to counter groups and individuals who commit terrorism in the country, Defense Minister Luis Lara said on Friday.

Reuters

Ecuador opposition, lawyer for president duel at impeachment hearings

A representative from Ecuador's opposition and a lawyer for President Guillermo Lasso on Wednesday gave dueling testimony to a congressional committee tasked with recommending whether to remove the conservative leader from office.

Reuters

Colombia's police seize arms shipment destined for Ecuador

Colombia's national police on Monday confiscated a shipment of guns and ammunition, destined for Ecuador, after stopping a vehicle in the south of the country.

Reuters

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Explainer-Why are Ecuador lawmakers trying to impeach President Lasso?

Ecuadorean opposition lawmakers and President Guillermo Lasso - or his lawyer - are scheduled to testify this week in impeachment hearings that could see the conservative former banker censured and removed from office.

Reuters

Ecuador’s criminal gangs bring death and mayhem amid political gridlock

Gunmen in speedboats, carnage in prisons … ‘We do not deny that we are in the worst moment of violence in the country,’ says defence minister as embattled president clings to office

The Guardian - US

Moises Caicedo appears to make Arsenal transfer U-turn as new comments emerge

Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo wanted to join Premier League leaders Arsenal in January but now has his sights set on a transfer to one of Spain's biggest clubs

Daily Mirror

Arsenal transfer news: Moises Caicedo says January deal was ‘really close’ as he bemoans ‘suffering’ after saga

Ecuador midfielder bemoans his treatment on social media following failure to secure Gunners switch

Evening Standard

Rangers told the transfer rules to sign Jose Cifuentes as suitors face 'case by case' criteria

The Ecuador international has been touted with a move to Ibrox as he nears the end of his contact.

Daily Record

Three women found dead with throats slit on beach trip 'weren't linked to cartel'

Model Nayeli Tapia, 22, singer Yuliana Macias, 21, and student Denisse Reyna, 19, were found in the bottom of a shallow burial pit on the banks of a river near Quininde, Ecuador, by local fishermen in early April

Daily Mirror

Ecuador's President Lasso vows to dissolve congress if it tries to impeach him -FT

Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso said he will dissolve congress and call early elections if he does not muster enough support among legislators, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday citing an interview with Lasso.

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Lawyer for Ecuador's Lasso calls for impeachment hearing to be struck down

The defense representing Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso has asked lawmakers to declare impeachment hearings against him inadmissible, arguing that the embezzlement of which he is accused did not take place, the president's lawyer said on Monday.

Daily Mirror

Haunting last texts of three women found dead with throats cut on beach trip

Denisse Reyna, 19, Yuliana Macias, 21, and Nayeli Tapia, 22, were on a beach trip in Ecuador when they were found dead with their throats cut with chilling final texts emerging

Reuters

Gang clash leaves at least 12 dead in Ecuador prison

At least 12 inmates were killed in an Ecuadorian jail amid a new clash between gangs, the SNAI prison agency said on Saturday, in the latest chapter in the South American nation's prison violence.

Los Angeles Times

US courts Ecuador president even as Latin American country’s democracy deteriorates

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration once again appears to be running into trouble as it seeks a reliable partner in Latin America, where major issues, including immigration and Chinese influence, are looming just next door.

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Three missing women found dead in shallow grave after they travelled to beach

The victims, aged between 19 and 22, have been named as Nayeli Tapia, Denisse Reyna, and Yuliana Macias, who travelled from their homes in in Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas, Ecuador, for a beach day

The Conversation

Tragedies, not accidents: Tougher Canadian and U.S. border policies will cost more lives

A fire recently broke out at a detention centre in Ciudad Juarez on the Mexico-United States border. The blaze killed 38 men and injured another 29 from Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Ecuador, Venezuela and Colombia. All of them had been detained because they had crossed borders to seek protection and…

Daily Mirror

Virgin Mary statue appears to shed tears during church service in Easter miracle

A statue called the Our Lady of Sorrows at a Roman Catholic church in Ecuador was filmed "weeping" during a service on Good Friday - leaving churchgoers stunned

Daily Record

Keanu Baccus insists St Mirren are his main focus ahead of crucial Hearts trip

The Buddies midfielder picked up his sixth cap for Australia last month against Ecuador.

Football London

Chelsea reach full agreement to sign wonderkid Kendry Paez in £17.6m package transfer

Chelsea transfer news: The Blues will welcome Ecuadorian wonderkid Kendry Paez from Independiente del Valle in 2026 when he turns 18

Reuters

Ecuador's President Lasso appoints Jose Davalos as environment minister

Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso on Sunday appointed Jose Davalos as the Andean country's new environment minister, following changes to his cabinet.

Reuters

Ecuador's Lasso authorizes civilian use of guns, citing insecurity

Ecuador has authorized the carrying and use of guns by civilians, President Guillermo Lasso said in a televised broadcast, citing rising crime and insecurity in the Andean country.

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