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Ecuador: Country in South America
Ecuador, officially the Republic of Ecuador, is a country in northwestern South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and the Pacific Ocean on the west. Ecuador also includes the Galápagos Islands in the Pacific, about 1,000 kilometers (621 mi) west of the mainland. The country's capital and largest city is Quito.

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President of Ecuador Dissolves Parliament to End Impeachment Process [Video]

President of Ecuador Dissolves Parliament to End Impeachment Process

President of Ecuador , Dissolves Parliament , to End Impeachment Process. On May 16, Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso ended impeachment proceedings against him by dissolving the National..

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WATCH: Oil spill in Ecuador's Amazon region a result of 'sabotage' [Video]

WATCH: Oil spill in Ecuador's Amazon region a result of 'sabotage'

The spill was captured in a video by the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of the Ecuadorian Amazon, 10km from Lago Agrio, the capital of Sucumbios in northeast Ecuador.

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Ecuador strikes world's biggest 'debt for nature' deal to protect the Galápagos Islands [Video]

Ecuador strikes world's biggest 'debt for nature' deal to protect the Galápagos Islands

Ecuador’s ‘debt for nature’ swap hopes to protect the archipelago’s unique flora and fauna including many species that can be found nowhere else on Earth.

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Thursday's Scottish gossip

Ecuador midfielder Jose Cifuentes set for Rangers but Jack Butland move in doubt, plus more.
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'Pristine' coral reef discovered in Ecuador's Galapagos Islands

'pristine' coral reef discovered in ecuador's galapagos islands
A coral reef with flourishing marine life has been discovered off Ecuador's Galapagos Islands.
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At least 12 dead and homes damaged after Ecuador earthquake

at least 12 dead and homes damaged after ecuador earthquake
At least 12 people are dead after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit the region around Ecuador's second-largest city, Guayaquil.
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Brighton reject fresh Arsenal bid for Caicedo

Brighton turn down a second bid from Arsenal for Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo and insist he is not for sale.
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Arsenal have £60m Caicedo bid rejected by Brighton

arsenal have £60m caicedo bid rejected by brighton
Brighton reject a £60m bid from Premier League leaders Arsenal for Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo.
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Koulibaly strikes to send Senegal through

koulibaly strikes to send senegal through
Watch the moment Kalidou Koulibaly scores the winning goal for Senegal against Ecuador, earning them second place in Group A at the World Cup.
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Koulibaly sends Senegal into World Cup last 16

koulibaly sends senegal into world cup last 16
Kalidou Koulibaly's volley sends Senegal into the World Cup's knockout stages as they eliminate Ecuador at a rowdy Khalifa Stadium.
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Senegal beat Equador 2-1 to reach last 16

senegal beat equador 2-1 to reach last 16
Watch highlights as Senegal beat Ecuador in a gripping game to reach to the last 16 at the World Cup.
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World Cup: Ecuador v Senegal & Netherlands v Qatar - radio & text

world cup: ecuador v senegal & netherlands v qatar - radio & text
Follow live text and BBC Radio 5 Live commentary as Ecuador face Senegal and Netherlands play Qatar in the 2022 Fifa World Cup.
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Valencia goal gives Ecuador point against Dutch

valencia goal gives ecuador point against dutch
Enner Valencia scores his third goal of the tournament to give Ecuador a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands.
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'It had to be him' - Valencia equalises for Ecuador

'it had to be him' - valencia equalises for ecuador
Ecuador captain Enner Valencia makes it 1-1 with an equalising goal early into the seoncd-half agaisnt the Netherlands.
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Gakpo gives Netherlands early lead

gakpo gives netherlands early lead
Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo gets his second goal of the World Cup as Dutch take early lead against Ecuador.
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'Terrible start' turns Qatar dream into nightmare

'terrible start' turns qatar dream into nightmare
Qatar were beaten by Ecuador as the dreams of the host nation turned into a nightmare at Al Bayt Stadium.
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Pundits analyse controversial VAR call in opener

pundits analyse controversial var call in opener
Watch as BBC pundits Alan Shearer, Alex Scott and Ashely Williams analyse a controversial VAR call which ruled out an early goal from Ecuador's Enner Valencia.
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Hosts Qatar beaten by Ecuador in World Cup opener

hosts qatar beaten by ecuador in world cup opener
Hosts Qatar open the 2022 Fifa World Cup in calamitous fashion, easily beaten by Ecuador in a humbling defeat at Al Bayt.
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World Cup kicks off with glitzy opening ceremony

world cup kicks off with glitzy opening ceremony
The 2022 World Cup kicks off with a visually striking opening ceremony before the first match between hosts Qatar and Ecuador.
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Valencia double puts Ecuador's 2-0 up against Qatar

valencia double puts ecuador's 2-0 up against qatar
Watch as Ecuador captain Enner Valencia scores his second goal as Ecuador lead Qatar 2-0 in the opening game of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
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World Cup kicks off - Qatar take on Ecuador as fans celebrate start of event

world cup kicks off - qatar take on ecuador as fans celebrate start of event

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World Cup: Opening ceremony and build-up to Qatar v Ecuador

world cup: opening ceremony and build-up to qatar v ecuador
Watch live coverage and follow text & radio commentary as hosts Qatar play Ecuador in the opening game of the 2022 Fifa World Cup at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar.
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Countdown to the World Cup kick-off

countdown to the world cup kick-off
Build-up to the opening ceremony for the Fifa World Cup in Qatar before the hosts play Ecuador in the tournament opener.
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Ecuador fears endangered Galapagos tortoises were hunted and slaughtered

ecuador fears endangered galapagos tortoises were hunted and slaughtered
The deaths of four giant tortoises on the Galapagos Islands are being investigated amid suspicions that they were hunted and slaughtered.
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World Cup 2022: Tournament set to start one day early with Qatar v Ecuador

The World Cup is set to start one day earlier than planned on Sunday, 20 November with hosts Qatar taking on Ecuador.
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Hundreds of prisoners escape Ecuador jail after gang fight leaves 43 dead

hundreds of prisoners escape ecuador jail after gang fight leaves 43 dead
A fight between rival gangs in a prison in Ecuador escalated into a full-scale riot that left at least 43 inmates dead and enabled more than 200 to escape.
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At least 58 inmates killed in drug gang shootout at notorious Ecuador prison

at least 58 inmates killed in drug gang shootout at notorious ecuador prison
At least 58 inmates have died following a gun battle between rival gangs inside Ecuador's largest prison.
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Ecuadorian sprinter who became national hero at London 2012 shot dead

ecuadorian sprinter who became national hero at london 2012 shot dead
An Ecuadorian Olympic sprint star who became a national hero at London 2012 has been fatally shot in his home city of Guayanquil, police say.
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Alex Quiñónez: Ecuador sprinter shot dead

Quiñónez, one of the country's best known athletes, was shot in the city of Guayaquil.
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At least 116 killed and 80 injured in Ecuador's 'worst prison massacre' ever

at least 116 killed and 80 injured in ecuador's 'worst prison massacre' ever
At least 116 people have been killed and 80 injured during a battle between gangs in a jail in what has been described as the worst prison massacre in Ecuador's history.
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Tokyo Olympics: 'He's beaten the best in the world' - Richard Carapaz secures Olympic title

Watch as Ecuador's Richard Carapaz wins gold medal after winning the road race final at the Tokyo Olympics.
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Tokyo Olympics: Geraint Thomas' hopes dashed in crash as Ecuador's Richard Carapaz wins road race gold

Geraint Thomas' medal hopes are dashed during fall in the men's road race as Ecuador's Richard Carapaz wins gold.
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Copa America: Lionel Messi stars as Argentina book place in semi-finals

Lionel Messi sets up two goals and scores a sublime free-kick as Argentina comfortably beat 10-man Ecuador 3-0 to set up a Copa America semi-final against Colombia.
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Copa America 2021: Venezuela's Ronald Hernandez heads equaliser to draw with Ecuador

Watch as Venezuela's Ronald Hernandez scores in stoppage time to earn a 2-2 draw against Ecuador in the Copa America.
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Brazil 2-0 Ecuador: Richarlison scores in World Cup qualifying win

Everton forward Richarlison scores as Brazil beat Ecuador 2-0 to stay top of the South American qualifying group for the 2022 World Cup.
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Inmates 'beheaded and dismembered' as 79 killed in Ecuador prison riots

inmates 'beheaded and dismembered' as 79 killed in ecuador prison riots
Dozens of inmates have died, with some reportedly beheaded and dismembered, during a series of riots at prisons in Ecuador this week.
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Brighton transfer news: Moises Caicedo signed from Independiente del Valle

Brighton sign 19-year-old Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo from Independiente del Valle for £4m on a deal until June 2025.
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Brighton transfer news: Ecuadorian Moises Caicedo close to signing for Seagulls

Brighton are confident of signing teenage Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo before the transfer deadline.
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Transfer rumours: Caicedo, Militao, Winks, Gonzalez, Dembele, Buendia, Kenny

Tottenham could bring in Real Madrid's Eder Militao and Brighton are confident they have signed Ecuadorian teenager Moises Caicedo, plus more.
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