Ecuador Facts and News Updates


Ecuador approves extradition, anti-gang measures in referendum Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:29Published 3 days ago

Second mayor in Ecuador assassinated ahead of anti-crime referendum Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:28Published 5 days ago

Second Ecuadoran mayor killed ahead of anti-crime referendum Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:33Published 5 days ago

US President Biden ‘considering’ dropping Assange charges United States President Joe Biden says he is “considering” a request from Australia to drop the prosecution of Julian Assange. The WikiLeaks founder has been indicted on 17 espionage charges and.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:39Published 2 weeks ago

Mexico-Ecuador Tensions: Ecuador ex-VP Jorge Glas hospitalised after capture from embassy \| Oneindia Jorge Glas, Ecuador's former vice president, has been hospitalised following a tumultuous incident involving his removal from Mexico's embassy in Quito, which sparked a diplomatic dispute. Reports.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:01Published 2 weeks ago

Ecuador's ex-VP hospitalised after capture in Mexican embassy raid Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:17Published 2 weeks ago

Mexico to take Ecuador embassy raid to international court Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:33Published 2 weeks ago

Ecuadorian police breaks into Mexico’s embassy, sparking outrage\| Know why it’s a big deal\| Oneindia The diplomatic rift between Mexico and Ecuador intensified dramatically following a dramatic incident where Ecuadorian authorities forcefully entered Mexico's embassy in Quito to apprehend Jorge Glas,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 08:20Published 3 weeks ago

Mexicans rally in support of government's move to cut ties with Ecuador Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:04Published 3 weeks ago

Mexico cuts diplomatic ties with Ecuador after police storm embassy to arrest ex-VP Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:01Published 3 weeks ago

Mexico cuts ties with Ecuador after embassy storming in Quito Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:00Published 3 weeks ago

WATCH: Catholics in Ecuador, Venezuela and Chile take part in Good Friday processions Catholics in Ecuador took part in the Good Friday procession in central Quito, some of them wearing the traditional purple hoods known locally as "cucuruchos." Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:00Published on March 30, 2024

8 Countries with Lower Cost of Living Options 8 Countries with Lower Cost of Living Options. KindaFrugal.com recently offered some tips for readers looking to relocate abroad due to the increasing cost of housing, healthcare and other.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published on March 18, 2024

La Cumbre Volcano on uninhabited Galapagos Island erupts, sends lava flowing to the sea \| Oneindia In the remote Galapagos Islands, the dormant La Cumbre volcano on Fernandina Island has roared back to life, casting a fiery glow across the darkened sky as molten lava cascades down its slopes towards.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:13Published on March 4, 2024

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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

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Pundits analyse controversial VAR call in opener

Hosts Qatar beaten by Ecuador in World Cup opener

World Cup kicks off with glitzy opening ceremony

Valencia double puts Ecuador's 2-0 up against Qatar

World Cup kicks off - Qatar take on Ecuador as fans celebrate start of event

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

Countdown to the World Cup kick-off

Ecuador fears endangered Galapagos tortoises were hunted and slaughtered

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Alex Quiñónez: Ecuador sprinter shot dead

At least 116 killed and 80 injured in Ecuador's 'worst prison massacre' ever

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Brazil 2-0 Ecuador: Richarlison scores in World Cup qualifying win