New shooting mars election campaign in Ecuador
Another shootout prompts a call to tackle gang violence ahead of Sunday's presidential vote.
2023-08-20 02:29
Shoot-out occurs near Ecuador candidate Sonnenholzner day before vote
By Alexandra Valencia QUITO (Reuters) -A shoot-out erupted on Saturday near a restaurant where Ecuadorean presidential candidate Otto Sonnenholzner was
2023-08-20 01:25
After killing of Ecuador candidate Villavicencio, speculation and recrimination
By Alexandra Valencia QUITO (Reuters) -The murder of Ecuadorean presidential hopeful Fernando Villavicencio has led to a frenzy of speculation
2023-08-19 04:18
Ecuador election: Narco politics rule ahead of polls
A rise in drug crime in the once-peaceful country has dominated the build-up to Sunday's election.
2023-08-18 09:16
Ecuador presidential hopefuls close campaign clouded by violence
By Alexandra Valencia QUITO (Reuters) -Candidates vying to be Ecuador's next president held closing campaign events on Thursday, ahead of
2023-08-18 05:47
Fitch downgrades Ecuador's foreign currency rating deeper into junk
Global ratings agency Fitch downgraded Ecuador deeper into junk territory on Wednesday, citing financing risks arising from a
2023-08-17 07:24
Ecuador election: 'I'm wearing a bulletproof vest 24 hours a day'
Andrea González aims to be vice-president in Ecuador after her party's presidential candidate was shot dead.
2023-08-16 16:29
Second Ecuador politician killed in less than a week
Local party leader Pedro Briones was shot by gunmen outside his home in Esmeraldas province.
2023-08-15 18:17
Ecuador: Thousands of soldiers move gang leader Fito
Jose Adolfo Macias. or "Fito", is accused of threatening a murdered Ecuadorian presidential candidate.
2023-08-13 16:45
In Ecuador, party of slain presidential candidate picks replacement
By Alexandra Valencia QUITO (Reuters) -The political party of Ecuador's assassinated presidential hopeful, Fernando Villavicencio, picked his would-be vice presidential
2023-08-13 08:29
Ecuador murder: Fernando Villavicencio's running-mate steps in to contest election
Andrea Gonzalez replaces anti-corruption crusader shot in the head by suspected Colombian hitmen.
2023-08-13 05:17
Ecuador says six suspects arrested for presidential candidate assassination are Colombian
Six suspects arrested in connection with the assassination of Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio are Colombian nationals and gang members, authorities have confirmed, as a former vice president demanded action over spiraling levels of violence in the South American country.
2023-08-11 19:58