Ecuador
Ecuador recaptures “Fito”, the most wanted gang leader in the country
Ecuador recaptures “Fito”, the most wanted gang leader in the country

President Noboa has celebrated “Operation Gran Fénix 28” and promises to extradite the leader of Los Choneros to the United States.

Ecuador approves controversial surveillance law

The law allows the collection of information from citizens without a court order or prior notice. It also allows intelligence agencies to hide information about their expenditures from the public.

Ecuador’s National Assembly approves the establishment of foreign military bases

The measure is part of an increasingly intimate rapprochement between Washington and Quito.

Daniel noboa takes office for new presidential term
Daniel Noboa takes office for a new presidential term

In his presidential inauguration speech, Noboa promised a positive and radical transformation of the country but did not provide details on how that would be accomplished.

How Daniel Noboa won in Ecuador and what to expect from his new term
How Daniel Noboa won in Ecuador and what to expect from his new term

For his second term, Noboa looks set to deepen his neoliberal policies: reduced public investment, privatization, cuts to social programs, and militarization.

11 Ecuadorian soldiers are killed in the Amazon as violence increases
11 Ecuadorian soldiers killed in the Amazon as violence in the country increases

Despite promises of greater security, the Ecuadorian government has not found a way to curb organized crime, which is extending its tentacles to other activities, such as illegal mining.

Ecuador’s globetrotting president positions himself as Israel’s key Latin American ally
Ecuador’s globetrotting president positions himself as Israel’s key Latin American ally

During one of his numerous trips, President Daniel Noboa strengthened his alliance with the Netanyahu government in Israel.

While Esmeraldas shakes, Noboa travels abroad
Earthquake rattles Ecuador’s struggling Esmeraldas province while Noboa travels abroad

Several people have criticized the president’s lack of empathy. He decided to continue with his diplomatic tour instead of personally attending the disaster site.

Ecuador’s post-election fallout: Doubts, persecution, recognition, and international rejection

Although several governments have congratulated Noboa for his re-election, others have refused to accept his victory due to alleged irregularities. Correism denounces an alleged persecution of its leaders in Ecuador after the elections.

Ecuador’s inconclusive election: Victory for Noboa or grotesque electoral fraud?

Noboa triumphed comfortably in a surprising second electoral round. Correa’s supporters demand a recount of the votes.

Noboa and González dead-even in polls ahead of Ecuador’s divisive run-off election

The two will face off on April 13, in a context of deep social, economic, and political crisis in the Andean country

Noboa’s pricey photo-op: Ecuador’s president bets on Trump to boost his campaign

Many have questioned the trip, accusing Noboa of having paid a large sum to get close to Trump to carry out a campaign act.