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Ecuador

Flight data, satellite images reveal growing US role at Ecuador air base

A satellite image captured by Planet Labs on Oct 10 shows two aircraft on the tarmac whose dimensions and shape are consistent with V-22 Ospreys, at the Ecuadorean military air base of Taura, near Guayaquil, Ecuador.
A satellite image captured by Planet Labs on Oct 10 shows two aircraft on the tarmac whose dimensions and shape are consistent with V-22 Ospreys, at the Ecuadorean military air base of Taura, near Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Ecuadorean opposition leader Gonzalez arrested over alleged irregularities in campaign financing

Ecuadorean presidential candidate Luisa Gonzalez waves Ecuador's flag as vice presidential candidate Andres Arauz looks on during a campaign rally, in Quito, Ecuador October 11, 2023. REUTERS/Karen Toro
Ecuadorean presidential candidate Luisa Gonzalez waves Ecuador's flag as vice presidential candidate Andres Arauz looks on during a campaign rally, in Quito, Ecuador October 11, 2023. REUTERS/Karen Toro

Ecuador priest urges flock to cherish life, before being fatally struck by falling crucifix

The Reverend Patricio Alfredo Sanchez Molinari was celebrating Mass that was being livestreamed when a crucifix fell from a wall and struck him.
The Reverend Patricio Alfredo Sanchez Molinari was celebrating Mass that was being livestreamed when a crucifix fell from a wall and struck him.

Bahrain appoint Sanchez as coach ahead of Asia Cup

Empty nets in Latin America as fish flee El Nino

From Ecuador and Peru in South America, to Panama and Guatemala in Central America, some skippers have stopped going out all together as fish stocks dwindle close to shore in seas running at up to 6 deg C above normal.
From Ecuador and Peru in South America, to Panama and Guatemala in Central America, some skippers have stopped going out all together as fish stocks dwindle close to shore in seas running at up to 6 deg C above normal.

Surrounded by boobies, tortoises and sea lions: Why magical Galapagos is worth the 40-hour journey

A sea lion pup approaches us at the pier in San Cristóbal Island, Galapagos.
A sea lion pup approaches us at the pier in San Cristóbal Island, Galapagos.

Colombia extradites top rebel commander to US in first under new president

Geovany Andres Rojas, better known as \"Spider,\" an alleged leader of the Border Commands faction of the National Coordinator of the Bolivarian Army (CNEB), is escorted by Colombian police officers before being extradited to the United States, at a Colombian National Police air base in Bogota, Colombia, September 25, 2026. Colombian National Police/Handout via REUTERS
Geovany Andres Rojas, better known as \"Spider,\" an alleged leader of the Border Commands faction of the National Coordinator of the Bolivarian Army (CNEB), is escorted by Colombian police officers before being extradited to the United States, at a Colombian National Police air base in Bogota, Colombia, September 25, 2026. Colombian National Police/Handout via REUTERS

Gallardo says Ecuador can compete with top teams

Soccer Football - Ecuador unveil new coach Marcelo Gallardo - Casa de la Seleccion, Quito, Ecuador - September 17, 2026 Ecuador Football Federation president Francisco Egas and Marcelo Gallardo attend a press conference to present Gallardo as the new coach of Ecuador's national soccer team REUTERS/Cristina Vega
Soccer Football - Ecuador unveil new coach Marcelo Gallardo - Casa de la Seleccion, Quito, Ecuador - September 17, 2026 Ecuador Football Federation president Francisco Egas and Marcelo Gallardo attend a press conference to present Gallardo as the new coach of Ecuador's national soccer team REUTERS/Cristina Vega

Ecuador appoint Gallardo as national team head coach

Rubio promises security cooperation to Colombia’s new president

Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella (left) with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Batallon Paraiso military complex on Sept 8.
Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella (left) with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Batallon Paraiso military complex on Sept 8.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.