In addition to the natural tragedy, thousands of people lack water to drink, which has caused great discomfort and protests in Esmeraldas.

At least 22 people were massacred in Guayaquil. The government promises pardons for the police and military and claims that the surge in violence is due to the upcoming presidential elections.

Ecuador’s election heads to a run-off amid crisis, repression, and militarization. The outcome will decide between neoliberal rule or a Citizen Revolution comeback.

Paradoxically, the government calls its security plan a success, while requesting the entry of foreign troops to reduce internal violence.

En unas elecciones sin precedentes, el candidato oficialista y la candidata del correísmo acapararon más del 88% de los votos válidos, a pesar de que había casi 16 candidatos.

In an unprecedented election, the candidate of the ruling party and the candidate of the Citizen Revolution party monopolized more than 88% of the valid votes, even though there were almost 16 candidates.

Ecuadorians head to the polls on February 9 to elect a new president and legislative representatives. The election is shaping up to be a contest between continuity and reformism.

Indigenous leader Leonidas Iza Salazar is one of the 16 candidates contesting the February 9 presidential elections in Ecuador

The ruling calls for the urgent clarification of the crime and strongly requests that the Ecuadorian State protect the lives of all people, regardless of their social or ethnic status.

In the debate that lasted almost four hours, the 16 candidates had to present their best offers. In this article, we present the candidates’ general proposals and some impressions from last Sunday’s discussion.

President Daniel Noboa continues his controversial maneuvers in Ecuador, including the sanctioning of his Vice President, disregard for constitutional processes, and violation of electoral laws.

Despite US efforts to block it, China has made significant advances in its commercial and economic partnerships with South American countries.