Ecuador

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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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Watch: Aerial images of site of deadly landslide in Ecuador Rescuers and local residents have been searching for more than 60 people reported missing after a landslide triggered by months of heavy rainfall killed at least seven in Ecuador's south. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 15 hours ago

Fears grow for missing people in Ecuador's massive mudslides Emergency services are still searching for survivors of Sunday's massive landslide in central Ecuador. Mud engulfed at least 163 homes in the small Andean community of Alausi affecting around 500.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published 19 hours ago

Ecuador hit by 6.5 magnitude earthquake, 13 people lost their life \| Oneindia News An earthquake of 6.5 magnitude hit the coastal region of Ecuador killing around 13 people and injuring some 120. #Ecuador #Earthquake #USGS Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:04Published 1 week ago

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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. BBC Sport - Published on November 29, 2022
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. BBC Sport - Published on November 29, 2022
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. BBC Sport - Published on November 29, 2022

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. BBC Sport - Published on November 28, 2022
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. BBC Sport - Published on November 25, 2022
'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. BBC Sport - Published on November 25, 2022
Gakpo gives Netherlands early lead Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo gets his second goal of the World Cup as Dutch take early lead against Ecuador. BBC Sport - Published on November 25, 2022

'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. BBC Sport - Published on November 20, 2022
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. BBC Sport - Published on November 20, 2022
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. BBC Sport - Published on November 20, 2022	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. BBC Sport - Published on November 20, 2022
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. BBC Sport - Published on November 20, 2022	World Cup kicks off - Qatar take on Ecuador as fans celebrate start of event Sky News - Published on November 20, 2022
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. BBC Sport - Published on November 19, 2022	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. BBC Sport - Published on November 19, 2022
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. Sky News - Published on August 30, 2022	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. BBC Sport - Published on August 10, 2022
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. Sky News - Published on May 10, 2022	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. Sky News - Published on November 13, 2021
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. Sky News - Published on October 24, 2021	Alex Quiñónez: Ecuador sprinter shot dead Quiñónez, one of the country's best known athletes, was shot in the city of Guayaquil. BBC Sport - Published on October 23, 2021
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. Sky News - Published on September 30, 2021	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. BBC Sport - Published on July 24, 2021
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. BBC Sport - Published on July 24, 2021	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. BBC Sport - Published on July 4, 2021
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. BBC Sport - Published on June 21, 2021	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. BBC Sport - Published on June 5, 2021
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. Sky News - Published on February 24, 2021	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. BBC Sport - Published on February 1, 2021
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. BBC Sport - Published on February 1, 2021	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. BBC Sport - Published on January 11, 2021