Ecuador election: Narco politics rule ahead of polls
A rise in drug crime in the once-peaceful country has dominated the build-up to Sunday's election.
2023-08-18 09:16
Ecuador presidential hopefuls close campaign clouded by violence
By Alexandra Valencia QUITO (Reuters) -Candidates vying to be Ecuador's next president held closing campaign events on Thursday, ahead of
2023-08-18 05:47
Fitch downgrades Ecuador's foreign currency rating deeper into junk
Global ratings agency Fitch downgraded Ecuador deeper into junk territory on Wednesday, citing financing risks arising from a
2023-08-17 07:24
Ecuador election: 'I'm wearing a bulletproof vest 24 hours a day'
Andrea González aims to be vice-president in Ecuador after her party's presidential candidate was shot dead.
2023-08-16 16:23
Second Ecuador politician killed in less than a week
Local party leader Pedro Briones was shot by gunmen outside his home in Esmeraldas province.
2023-08-15 18:19
Ecuador: Thousands of soldiers move gang leader Fito
Jose Adolfo Macias. or "Fito", is accused of threatening a murdered Ecuadorian presidential candidate.
2023-08-13 16:46
In Ecuador, party of slain presidential candidate picks replacement
By Alexandra Valencia QUITO (Reuters) -The political party of Ecuador's assassinated presidential hopeful, Fernando Villavicencio, picked his would-be vice presidential
2023-08-13 08:20
Ecuador murder: Fernando Villavicencio's running-mate steps in to contest election
Andrea Gonzalez replaces anti-corruption crusader shot in the head by suspected Colombian hitmen.
2023-08-13 05:20
Ecuador says six suspects arrested for presidential candidate assassination are Colombian
Six suspects arrested in connection with the assassination of Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio are Colombian nationals and gang members, authorities have confirmed, as a former vice president demanded action over spiraling levels of violence in the South American country.
2023-08-11 19:53
Ecuador awaits funeral for assassinated presidential candidate
QUITO Supporters of assassinated Ecuadorean presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio have been hosting gatherings in his memory and waiting
2023-08-11 14:18
Ecuador politician murder suspects are Colombian, police say
Six people have been arrested over the killing of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio.
2023-08-11 04:48
Explainer-Why has Ecuador become so violent?
Ecuador was reeling on Thursday from the slaying of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio the night before, less than
2023-08-11 03:16