Ecuador

The US launched an 18-nation anti-cartel coalition across the Americas on August 4, 2026, with the activation of Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere in Miami. The coalition includes partner nations such as Chile, Ecuador, and Peru, led by the U.S. Southern Command.

Ecuador's intercity bus fares increased by 25% nationwide on August 1, 2026, following the expiration of government compensation to carriers. The fare hike is linked to the delayed cost of removing a diesel subsidy in September 2025, shifting expenses to passengers.

An Ecuadorian woman arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at Denver International Airport was released on a $3,000 bond. Her lawyer criticized ICE for failing to provide records justifying the arrest, which went viral after being filmed by a friend.

The unauthorized U.S. immigrant population reached 15.8 million in 2024, driven by high southern border migration and Biden administration policies like humanitarian parole and the CBP One app. A potential decrease is projected under a second Trump administration due to increased deportations.

The unauthorized U.S. immigrant population reached 15.8 million in 2024, a record high driven by increased southern border migration and Biden administration policies like humanitarian parole. The report projects potential decreases under the second Trump administration’s deportation efforts.

Seven charred bodies were found in a house with messages linked to a narco gang. Ecuador is described as a cocaine trafficking hub with gangs connected to Mexican and Colombian cartels.

Seven charred bodies were found in a house with messages linked to a narco gang. Ecuador is increasingly becoming a hub for cocaine trafficking, with gangs connected to Mexican and Colombian cartels.

The unauthorized U.S. immigrant population reached 15.8 million in 2024, driven by high southern border migration and Biden administration policies like humanitarian parole and the CBP One app. The report notes a shift in origin countries, with a decline in Mexican migrants and increases from Central/South America, including Venezuelans, Ecuadorians, and Colombians.

The unauthorized U.S. immigrant population reached 15.8 million in 2024, driven by high southern border migration and Biden administration policies like humanitarian parole programs and the CBP One app. The report attributes growth to post-pandemic economic recovery and displacement in the Americas, with Central and South American migrants now comprising a larger share than Mexicans.

The unauthorized U.S. immigrant population reached 15.8 million in 2024, driven by high southern border migration and Biden administration policies like humanitarian parole and the CBP One app. The report projects potential decreases under a second Trump administration's deportation efforts and notes a shift in origins toward Central and South America, particularly Venezuela, Ecuador, and Colombia.

ICE arrests have increased at airports, marking a new phase in the deportation campaign. Chantal Morales Rojas, a 27-year-old from Ecuador, was detained by plainclothes officers at Denver International Airport on July 20 while attempting to board a flight.

Presidents from Bolivia, Paraguay, Chile, Honduras, Argentina, Uruguay, Panama, and Ecuador are attending Keiko Fujimori's inauguration in Lima for Peru's 2026-2031 presidential term. The event brings together Southern Cone and Andean leaders for the handover ceremony.

The article discusses gang members central to Ecuador's drug-related conflicts, with journalist Orla Guerin speaking to a gang leader about violence, drugs, and police infiltration.

Ecuador's police are confronting a significant rise in drug crime, battling gangs, gun violence, and corruption. The BBC accompanied officers on patrol to highlight these challenges.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested a 27-year-old Ecuadorian woman at Denver airport as she prepared to board a flight to Oakland. The incident occurred during her travel from Denver to Oakland.

Jorge Angamarca and his family are choosing to self-deport from Minnesota to Ecuador after seeking asylum in the U.S. They claimed they were extorted with threats of kidnapping their daughter if they did not pay money.

Ecuador and Canada signed a free-trade agreement in Ottawa on July 24, 2026, aiming to eliminate tariffs on 99.6% of Ecuadorian exports once ratified. The agreement covers CAD$2.0 billion in bilateral merchandise trade in 2025, spanning goods, services, investment, and environmental protections.

Colombia has resumed cross-border electricity sales to Ecuador, supplying up to 450 MW ahead of the dry season. The move aims to address Ecuador's energy needs during the dry period.

The article provides verified sports results from Latin America on July 23, 2026, covering the Sudamericana playoffs, Brazil Série A, MLS, and Ecuador. The Rio Times published the update.

Ecuador's 15-year Agenda de Crecimiento Ecuador 2040 has received a $7.5 billion commitment from the IDB over five years, with an initial $200 million policy-based loan approved for tax and energy reforms. The plan focuses on four pillars: institutional strength, fiscal stability, competitiveness, and financial depth, with priority sectors including mining.

Italian authorities seized 1,700 pounds of extremely pure cocaine hidden in a banana shipment at the port of Vado Ligure, with an estimated street value of $290 million. The drugs were concealed in a refrigerated container from Ecuador, part of an ongoing effort to combat international narcotics trafficking.

Colombian fuel company Terpel sold its Ecuadorian retail fuel network to Primax for US$64 million as part of a regional divestment strategy to focus on higher-margin lubricants and aviation fuel.

Latin American governments are preparing for El Niño's impacts, including drought, extreme heat, and flooding, by mobilizing resources and activating contingency plans. The World Meteorological Organization warns of the phenomenon's strengthening and urges proactive measures to mitigate economic and social disruptions.

Latin American governments are preparing for El Niño's impacts, including drought, flooding, and extreme heat, by mobilizing resources and activating contingency plans. Previous El Niño events caused significant economic damage, prompting calls for proactive measures to address potential disruptions to water, energy, and food systems.

Latin American governments are preparing for El Niño's impacts, including drought, extreme heat, and flooding, by mobilizing resources and activating contingency plans. The World Meteorological Organization warns of the phenomenon's strengthening, with countries like Ecuador, Brazil, and Colombia implementing measures to address water shortages, wildfires, and energy shortages.

Copa Airlines began flying to Manta, Ecuador in June 2023 and projects carrying 18,000 passengers in the route’s first year. Starting March 7, 2026, the airline will offer daily flights to Manta, expanding its Panama Hub operations.

The U.S. government designated the Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras as foreign terrorist organizations, joining six other Mexican cartels under similar labels. The move aims to enable more aggressive U.S. actions against these groups and their supporters.

A Filipino national pleaded guilty to transporting hundreds of pounds of cocaine from Ecuador to the United States destined for a Mexican cartel. Officials confirmed the cocaine was intended for cartel distribution.

A Filipino national pleaded guilty to transporting hundreds of pounds of cocaine from Ecuador to the United States for a Mexican cartel. The individual was unaware of the cocaine being carried on the oil tanker until the discovery.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is considering adding a bank holiday if England wins a World Cup final, but faces pushback from business groups and social services. Countries like Ecuador and Paraguay recently declared public holidays after World Cup victories, though Paraguay's President Santiago Peña faced criticism for a spontaneous holiday declaration that disrupted businesses.

Rogelio Bolufé, a Cuban immigrant detained by ICE, was deported to Ecuador after claiming his constitutional rights were violated during detention. He alleges denial of legal documents and retaliation for criticizing ICE facilities, while a DHS spokesperson stated he overstayed his visa and had a dismissed cocaine possession charge.

Argentine President Javier Milei announced international trips to Brazil, Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador to attract trade and investment. The plan includes a visit to Brazilian opposition leader Bolsonaro, which is expected to cause discomfort for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's government.

Cocoa prices have reached an eight-month high, while Ecuador, the world's third-largest cocoa grower, has seen a significant drop in exports, shipping $900 million less over four months.

Ecuador has capped monthly fuel price reductions at 1.5% through Executive Decree 444, signed by President Daniel Noboa on July 9. Monthly price increases remain capped at 5%, while current petrol prices include $3.31 per gallon for Extra and Ecopaís grades.

Ecuador's prosecutors requested six years and six months in prison for Lenín Moreno, his wife Rocío González, his daughter Irina, and Cai Runguo, then China’s ambassador to Ecuador, in a $76 million bribe case. The request was made on July 8 during the 29th day of the trial.

New York City hosted the largest maritime gathering in US history for America's 250th birthday, featuring ships from 20 countries and two active-duty US Navy ships. The event, organized by Sail4th 250, included a parade of tall ships and public tours of naval vessels from July 3 to July 8, 2026.

Ecuador has ratified its trade pact with South Korea, awaiting Seoul's approval. The agreement would allow 99% of Ecuador's exports to enter Korea tariff-free, with shrimp losing a 20% tariff.

A global birdwatching study by travel insurer AllClear ranked Peru’s Manú National Park first with 83.1 and Tambopata second with 67.5. Six of the world’s top ten birdwatching sites are located in Latin America, spanning Peru, Brazil, and Ecuador.

The World Bank established an Andean Countries Division to oversee $9 billion in active lending across Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Ariel Yepez was appointed as the division's director, effective July 1.

A leaked US draft proposal on critical minerals mistakenly refers to Brazil as 'Country X' and incorrectly names Ecuador instead of Brazil in a template error. Brazilian negotiators interpreted the errors as indicating Washington's lack of serious interest in the matter.