Ecuador
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AMERICAS
Ecuador’s Radical Transition: Daniel Noboa’s Bold Path Forward
The 37-year-old Daniel Noboa stands out as a powerful presence in Ecuador's evolving political environment. Following reelection to serve his…
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ANALYSIS
Ecuador’s Noboa Achieves Electoral Victory as Leftists Call for Election Recount
Daniel Noboa declared a decisive reelection win against Luisa González, who ran as Rafael Correa's political ally. Official election results…
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AMERICAS
Ecuador’s Most Violent City Battles Drug Gangs Escalating Warfare
Durán exists in Guayaquil's shadows, a municipality troubled by fierce conflict between enemy gangs. This formerly quiet industrial town became…
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AMERICAS
Ecuador’s Largest Prison: Battling Gangs, Disease, and Despair
In Guayaquil's infamous Penitenciaría del Litoral, Ecuador's biggest and most lethal prison, violence and illness converge during a battle for…
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Ecuador Decides: Constitutional Reforms, Controversies, and Democratic Future
Ecuador faces a decisive presidential runoff that could dramatically redefine its political path. Incumbent Daniel Noboa battles challenger Luisa González,…
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ECONOMY
Ecuador’s Gold Rush and Illegal Mining Upend Tranquil Frontier
In the border town of El Chical, Ecuador, it was once a quiet community that overlooked green mountains. The rise…
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SPORTS
Women Forging Legacies and Expanding Ecuatorean Surfing Horizons
Surfers from Ecuador create a fresh age of riding waves in South America. They challenge norms and are winning competitions.…
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Brazil and Ecuador Unearth Four Newly Recorded Orchid Bee Species
A groundbreaking study has identified four never-before-recorded orchid bee species in Ecuador, bringing the total to 119 types in the…
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Ecuador’s Foreign Base Dilemma: Conservative Perspectives and Consequences
Ecuador’s debate about having military bases abroad shows a long fight among conservatives who value a strong defense and national…
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Ecuador’s Diana Salazar Bravely Battles Gangs Politicians Amid Escalating Violence
Diana Salazar, Ecuador's attorney-general, is a steady leader in a nation troubled by increased violence and apparent corruption. Drug lords…
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