At least 13 deaths reported after 6.8 quake shakes Ecuador
SUNDAY, MARCH 19, 2023
At least 13 people were killed in a strong earthquake that shook a coastal region of Ecuador and northern Peru at midday Saturday, causing structural damage to multiple homes, schools, and medical centres.
Ecuador coast past hapless hosts Qatar in World Cup opener
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Ecuador eased past World Cup debutants Qatar 2-0 on Sunday (November 20) with two goals from veteran striker Enner Valencia in a first opening game defeat for a host nation in the tournament's history.
Thai shrimp farmers oppose imports from Ecuador and India
THURSDAY, AUGUST 04, 2022
Thai shrimp farmers are calling for a review of the Department of Fisheries’ permission for shrimp imports from Ecuador and India, a source said on Thursday.
Violence erupts in Ecuador after arrest of indigenous leader
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2022
Clashes broke out in several cities in Ecuador on Tuesday, after police detained the leader of the country's largest indigenous organization, Leonidas Iza after he led blockades on several highways in protest against the government's economic policies.
At least 18 dead, 25 injured in bus accident in southern Ecuador
MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2021
"The bodies were transferred to the Sucua morgue," it said, adding that the 25 injured people, including minors and adults, were taken to various local hospitals.
More than 100 killed in Ecuador prison riot as gangs fight for control
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
More than 100 prison inmates have been killed and dozens more injured this week in one of the deadliest prison riots in Ecuadors history amid an ongoing turf war between rival gangs.
China halts shrimp imports from 3 Ecuadorian firms over coronavirus contamination
SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2020
BEIJING - China's customs authority said Friday that it has decided to halt imports from three Ecuadorian shrimp producers after sample inspections showed coronavirus contamination in recent shipments.
Wall Street hopes more time to pay can save Ecuador from default
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2020
Ecuador's largest bondholders are likely to grant the government more time to meet debt payments as oil prices collapse and the coronavirus devastates the nation's trade hub. They have little choice.