World Aug 10 At least 111 dead after 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes western Colombia By Astrid Suárez, Megan Janetsky, Manuel Rueda, Associated Press
World Jun 25 From 'The Lion' to 'The Tiger': Conservative Trump allies gain ground in Latin America Trump-endorsed outsider Abelardo de la Espriella will take the reins as Colombia's president in August, making the South American nation the latest country in Latin America to have chosen more conservative leadership. By Manuel Rueda, Associated Press
World May 30 Colombia accuses Ecuador of interfering in its general election Colombia’s government rejected a move by Ecuador’s president to eliminate tariffs on Colombian imports because of a tariff commitment made to an opposition candidate, calling it “deliberate interference” in the ongoing electoral process. By Associated Press
World Apr 17 A transgender teen's case in Ecuador opens path for others seeking legal recognition The moment marks a significant step in a country where LGBTQ+ rights have largely advanced through court rulings rather than political action. By María Teresa Hernández, Associated Press
World Oct 12 Demonstrators in Ecuador clash with police amid strike over fuel prices Sunday's protest was the latest confrontation in a series of nationwide demonstrations now testing Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa. Ecuador’s largest Indigenous organization called the strikes 21 days ago in response to the removal of a fuel subsidy that raised the… By Associated Press
Sep 04 Rubio says U.S. is designating 2 Ecuadorian gangs as foreign terrorist groups By Matthew Lee, Regina Garcia Cano, Jacquelyn Martin, Associated Press Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the announcement Thursday while in Ecuador as part of a trip to Latin America overshadowed by an American military strike against a similarly designated gang, Venezuela's Tren de Aragua. Continue reading
Apr 13 Ecuador holds runoff election between incumbent Noboa and leftist opponent González By Gonzalo Solano, Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press Ecuadorians are voting Sunday in the country’s presidential election runoff, facing the choice between incumbent President Daniel Noboa and leftist lawyer Luisa González. Continue reading
Feb 10 Ecuador's conservative incumbent will face leftist lawyer in presidential runoff By Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press Ecuador will choose its next president in a runoff election in April between conservative incumbent Daniel Noboa and leftist lawyer Luisa González. Continue reading
Apr 27 Watch 7:12 How President Noboa's 'strong hand' policies against violence in Ecuador are playing out By Ali Rogin, Satvi Sunkara Not long ago, Ecuador was a beacon of stability in a region known for political unrest and drug trafficking. But now, it’s become one of Latin America’s most violent countries amid a rise in organized crime. Many Ecuadorians are looking… Continue watching
Apr 21 Ecuador votes in referendum to toughen fight against gangs behind surging violence By Associated Press Ecuadorians headed to the polls Sunday in a referendum touted by the country's fledgling leader as a way to crack down on criminal gangs behind a spiraling wave of violence. Continue reading