Ecuador

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.

The U.S. soccer match against Bosnia-Herzegovina was the most-watched English-language telecast in history with 24.4 million viewers and a peak of 31.8 million. The U.S. won 2-0, advancing to the World Cup round of 16 for the first time since 2002. The event surpassed the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup Final in viewership and was compared to the 2025 Super Bowl.

Mexico's Julián Quiñones scored a goal during a World Cup match against Ecuador, triggering seismic instruments due to fans' collective celebrations. Seismographs detected artificial vibrations at the Mexico City Stadium, with some stations registering activity comparable to a small-scale earthquake. Similar incidents occurred during a 2018 World Cup match involving Mexico.

The US State Department designated Ecuador's Chone Killers gang as a foreign terrorist organization, citing attacks on civilians, law enforcement, and government officials, including high-profile assassinations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the designation in a statement.

Venezuelan doctors warn that the aftermath of twin earthquakes could trigger a worsening medical crisis due to untreated injuries, poor sanitation, and an overburdened healthcare system. The U.S. military has deployed 900 personnel to assist with relief efforts, while international teams from countries like Ecuador and Israel are aiding search-and-rescue operations.

Mexico's national team, El Tri, secured a 2-0 victory over Ecuador in a World Cup knockout game at Mexico City Stadium, marking their first such win in 40 years. Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored first-half goals, with Quiñones opening the scoring and Jiménez extending the lead. Goalkeeper Raúl Rangel made a crucial save before halftime.

Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 in the World Cup, ending a 40-year knockout drought and advancing to the round of 16. Fans in Los Angeles celebrated the victory.

Mexico ended a 40-year knockout stage drought by defeating Ecuador 2-0 in the World Cup, advancing to the round of 16. Fans in Los Angeles celebrated the victory.

Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 in the World Cup, ending a 40-year knockout stage drought and advancing to the round of 16. Fans in Los Angeles celebrated the victory.

Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 at the Azteca, marking their first World Cup knockout win in 40 years. Brazil drew Norway, and Paraguay will face France in the last 16.

Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 to end a 40-year drought without a knockout stage win and advanced to the World Cup round of 16.

Mexico ended a 40-year drought without a knockout-stage win by defeating Ecuador 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup round of 32. Goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez in the first half secured the victory, advancing Mexico to the round of 16. The team will next face the winner of the England-Congo match.

Javier Aguirre discusses the Mexican team's defensive strengths and key aspects of Ecuador ahead of an anticipated challenging match.

President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a virtual trilateral USMCA review meeting on Wednesday involving Mexico, the U.S., and Canada, while wishing Mexico's national football team (El Tri) good luck ahead of their match against Ecuador. She also confirmed Mexico is sending power generators to Venezuela to aid recovery from recent earthquakes.

Paraguay defeated Germany on penalties in a World Cup shocker, Brazil narrowly beat Japan late, and Ecuador is set to face Mexico at the Azteca tonight.

Keiko Fujimori's victory in Peru's presidential runoff prompted regional congratulations, with leaders framing the result as part of a broader shift to the right in Latin America. Fujimori's potential leadership would join right-wing governments in Argentina, Ecuador, Chile, Paraguay, El Salvador, and Colombia.

Mexico (El Tri) will face Ecuador in a World Cup knockout match at Mexico City Stadium on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Mexico aims for a fifth game, while Ecuador seeks its first knockout victory. The hosts, with a strong home record, face a challenging Ecuador team that defeated Germany.

Villonacoenergy, a unit of Spain’s Grupo Cobra, has requested a $104 million loan from IDB Invest to build the Villonaco III wind farm in Ecuador. The IDB Invest board is set to decide on the loan by July 28. The project is described as Ecuador’s largest wind farm.

Six Latin American teams—Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Mexico—advanced to the Round of 32, with Uruguay eliminated in the group stage. Their knockout matches include Argentina vs. Cape Verde, Colombia vs. Ghana, Brazil vs. Japan, Paraguay vs. Germany, and Mexico vs. Ecuador.

A British man, Matthew Ashley Foster-Smith, was arrested in Ecuador after the body of 36-year-old Natalia Villalba was found in a suitcase in Bogotá, Colombia. Authorities allege he caused her death in an apartment in the Chicó neighborhood on 18 June.

A British man has been arrested in Ecuador after the body of a woman was found in a suitcase in Colombia. He is alleged to have caused the death of Natalia Villalba in Bogota. The man claimed he was watching England vs Croatia on TV as an alibi.

Environmental and Indigenous rights defenders were among the most targeted activists in 2025, with 358 human rights defenders killed, including 84 targeted for environmental work. The report by Front Line Defenders highlighted violence and threats in 119 countries, including nonlethal attacks and underreported cases due to restricted civic spaces.

Marvin Stanley and his son canceled an Ecuador group tour due to escalating violence and safety concerns, but were denied a refund. EF Educational Tours stated the trip proceeded safely despite cited advisories being outdated.

The article discusses how the Trump administration relies on host state consent for U.S. military operations in Latin America, arguing this creates a legal loophole. It highlights examples like joint operations with Ecuador, Guatemala, and Venezuela against organized crime groups, despite questions about the legality of these actions under international law.

Ecuador defeated Germany in an unexpected result, but Germany still secured the top spot in Group E. Ivory Coast qualified for the knockout stages for the first time in its history. The Netherlands advanced by beating Tunisia, Türkiye won against the USA despite elimination, and Japan, Sweden, Paraguay, and Australia drew their matches. France is set to face Norway later.

Ecuador’s economy grew 2.1% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same quarter in 2025, exceeding its own forecast. Domestic demand was driven by a 3.9% rise in household spending and a 12.8% increase in investment, with 16 of 20 industries reporting growth.

Ecuador defeated Germany 2-1 to advance to the last 32, Paraguay also progressed, and Uruguay must beat Spain at 8pm ET in Guadalajara to secure qualification. The results highlight key Latin American teams' performances in international competition.

Ecuador's World Cup performance showed high shot and finishing numbers but no goals in some matches, followed by a surprise victory over Germany. The analysis focuses on their statistical anomalies and implications for the Round of 32.

Uruguay faces Spain in a crucial World Cup match to secure a spot in the Round of 32, while Ecuador advances after a 2-1 comeback win over Germany. Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, and Ecuador are already through to the next stage.

Friday's World Cup group stage concludes with Uruguay needing a win against Spain to advance after Ecuador's surprise victory over Germany. Colombia's handover process begins, and Uruguay's new tax policy becomes effective next week.

Venezuela was struck by two powerful earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude) causing at least 188 deaths, 1,520 injuries, and over 200 people trapped. Ecuador sent 46 specialized firefighters to assist despite no current diplomatic relations, while Copa Airlines suspended flights to affected cities due to airport closures.

Venezuela experienced rare back-to-back deadly earthquakes, killing and injuring hundreds. The article lists several of the deadliest earthquakes in Latin America over the past century, including events in Mexico, Ecuador, Chile, Peru, and others, with death tolls ranging from hundreds to over 66,000.

Rare back-to-back deadly earthquakes hit Venezuela, killing and injuring hundreds. The article lists some of the deadliest earthquakes in Latin America over the past century, including events in Mexico, Ecuador, Chile, Peru, and others with significant death tolls.

Venezuela experienced two deadly earthquakes, resulting in hundreds of casualties. The article lists some of the most significant and deadly earthquakes in Latin America over the past century, including events in Mexico, Ecuador, Chile, Peru, and other countries with varying death tolls.

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Ecuador must reopen its frozen mining cadastre by end-June under an IMF deadline, which could enable progress on stalled copper and gold projects. The IMF's involvement highlights the urgency of the decision.

Neymar returns off the bench as Brazil defeats Scotland 3-0; Morocco beats Haiti 4-2; Ecuador faces Germany in a must-win group finale tonight at 9pm ET.