Quito, Ecuador Reintroduces Its Historic Heart To Locals And Travelers Alike

Quito, Ecuador's Plaza de la Independencia and Presidential Palace, as seen from the rooftop of the city's Metropolitan Cathedral. Casa Gangotena Flung far off the mainland of South America, the remote Galápagos Islands of Ecuador often demand an...

Diplomats in New Haven connect city businesses to the world

The New Haven area is home to a number of honorary consuls and one official consulate, which are tasked with connecting locals to foreign markets and cultures. Nellie Kenney 4:35 am, Oct 10, 2025 Contributing Reporter Ximena Solorzano, Head...

Christian Pulisic, Antonee Robinson, Alejandro Zendejas could miss U.S. friendly against Ecuador

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Christian Pulisic, Antonee Robinson and Alejandro Zendejas all could miss the United States' friendly against Ecuador on Friday. “We have some issues in some players like Christian that didn't train today and Antonee Robinson...

The Two Attacks to Watch for As Colombia's President and the US Left Team Up to Protect Drug Cartels

By streiff | 2:24 PM on October 19, 2025 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. This morning, the headlines were dominated by Colombian President Gustavo Petro's claims that...

Colombia’s Trade Ministry Signs Agreement to Advance Cacay’s Entry as Novel Food into European Union Market

The Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Tourism (MINCIT), the government entity responsible for commercial policy in Colombia, is advancing the regulatory process for the Amazonian fruit cacay (Caryodendron orinocense) to achieve Novel Food...

October rains rescue Ecuador from the threat of power outages

Members receive weekly reports on Ecuador’s economics, politics, crime and more. Start your subscription today for just $1 for the first month. (Regular subscription options $4.99/month or $42/year/) Click here to subscribe. Unseasonable downpours...

The Colombian Farmer Who Taught Ecuador How to Taste Its Own Coffee

On a misty ridge near Quito, a Colombian migrant turned farmer built Finca Frajares into a living classroom for Ecuador’s specialty coffee. His experiment in agrotourism suggests a bigger truth: flavor, dignity and conservation can grow together...

Foreign Affairs Ministers of Ecuador and Peru hold bilateral meeting (Full Story)

The meeting between both Foreign Affairs Ministers took place as part of the preparations for the upcoming Peru–Ecuador Presidential Meeting and 16th Binational Cabinet of Ministers to be held in Quito on October 24. During the dialogue, both...

Christian Pulisic, Antonee Robinson, Alejandro Zendejas could miss US friendly against Ecuador

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Christian Pulisic, Antonee Robinson and Alejandro Zendejas all could miss the United States’ friendly against Ecuador on Friday. “We have some issues in some players like Christian that didn’t train today and Antonee Robinson...

Ecuadorian trade union denounces violation of banana workers’ rights 

A trade union and several rights groups have claimed that Ecuadorian banana trade workers’ rights are being violated despite a trade agreement with the European Union (EU). Ecuador’s Agricultural Workers and Farmers Trade Union Association...

Ecuador: Indigenous leader gunned down in social protests

92 injuries, 11 missing as anti-austerity movement enters third week ~ from cubadebate ~ Indigenous leader Efraín Fuerez, recognized for his community work in Mingas, was gunned down Sunday while marching in protest against high costs of living...

Protests in Ecuador leave one dead, dozens injured, and human rights violations.

The protests that began on September 22 in Ecuador have so far resulted in 143 cases of human rights violations, 63 arrests, 92 injuries, 11 people, “temporarily missing,” and one death. ~ cubadebate ~ Indigenous leader Efraín Fuerez, recognized...

Guatemala Joins Costa Rica and Ecuador in Building Anti-Gang Prisons

The Guatemalan government has put forward a new bill aimed at hitting gangs harder, with steeper sentences and a dedicated high-security prison, as the country grapples with climbing murder rates. Interior Minister Francisco Jiménez handed the...

500 civilians attack Ecuador President

President of Ecuador Daniel Noboa (left) Cueto (Ecuador) – South American country Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa’s vehicle was attacked by more than 500 civilians. The attackers pelted stones at the President’s convoy and opened fire on his...

Costa Rica prioritises Indo-Pacific trade over EU-Mercosur, says trade minister

The Costa Rican government is prioritising joining the Indo-Pacific trade agreement by the end of the year, Trade Minister Manuel Tovar told Euronews in an interview. The minister described the region as "a dynamic hub of opportunity" amid rising...

Explainer-What we know about the attack on Ecuador President Noboa’s car

By Kylie Madry (Reuters) -Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa was traveling to a rural town by car on Tuesday when his convoy was met by angry protestors who threw rocks at the vehicle, in what his government has described as an attempt on his life....

Ecuadorian Workers March Against Police and Military Violence

Demonstrations in Quito, Ecuador, Oct. 2, 2025. X/ @wambraEc October 3, 2025 Hour: 2:42 pm On Thursday, Ecuadorian workers marched in Quito to demand an end to what they described as excessive force and violence by the National Police and Armed...

Petro Accuses Trump of Piracy on the High Seas.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has accused the United States of “murder” and violation of sovereignty after a U.S. strike hit a Colombian fishing boat in September. Petro said the boat had engine trouble and was showing a distress signal when...

NSU hosts free recital featuring Ecuadorian piano music

NATCHITOCHES, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Northwestern State University (NSU) is hosting a free recital featuring piano music from Ecuador on October 15 at 5:30 p.m. in the Magale Recital Hall. A livestream will be available here. NSU Chamber Choir to...

Preview: USA vs Ecuador - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Saturday's International Friendlies clash between USA and Ecuador, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. With under a year to go until the 2026 World Cup kicks off, the USA are preparing to put their squad...