Ecuador
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Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw criticises poor road infrastructure in Bengaluru, says 'hang your head in shame'
Trending | March 29, 2025 15:21 ISTSharing a video of the roads in San Cristobal Island, Ecuador, founder and CEO of Biocon, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw criticised Bengaluru. She wrote, "hang your head in shame". Check out her post here.
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Ecuador: Gunmen kill 8 in latest mass killing a day after rival gang kills 5 tourists 'by mistake'
World | April 01, 2024 9:27 ISTIt was the second mass killing in as many days. On Friday, five people who had been kidnapped were killed execution-style in the coastal province of Manabi by an armed gang.
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Ecuador: 29-year-old councillor shot dead in broad daylight while shooting video
World | February 10, 2024 14:54 ISTEcuador has been rocked by several instances of violent attacks after President Daniel Noboa launched a virtual war against drug gangs. After the assassination of a presidential candidate, the country has seen kidnappings of several police officers and public executions.
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Ecuador: Prosecutor investigating dramatic TV studio attack shot dead amid rising violence
World | January 18, 2024 12:54 ISTProsecutor César Suárez, who had carried out other high-profile investigations in the past, was shot while driving a vehicle, according to Attorney General Diana Salazar. At least 13 people have been arrested in the assault at TC Television after President Daniel Noboa declared an emergency.
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Ecuador security forces conduct raids as prison guards remain hostage, President declares emergency
World | January 12, 2024 0:04 ISTNoboa has declared a 60-day state of emergency, sending the military onto the streets and naming 22 gangs as terrorist groups, and said on Wednesday that US aid was expected within days.
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Ecuador: Masked gunmen interrupt live TV broadcast as violence rages across country | WATCH
World | January 10, 2024 8:16 ISTEcuador President Daniel Noboa issued a 60-day state of emergency after the apparent prison escape of Adolfo Macias, leader of the Los Choneros drug gang. Ecuador has been rocked by several violent instances since then, with the kidnappings of seven police officers and several explosions.
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Ecuador: Political leader shot dead less than a week after assassination of presidential candidate
World | August 15, 2023 17:31 ISTThe 59-year-old Fernando Villavicencio, a prominent presidential candidate outspoken against corruption and cartel-fuelled violence, was assassinated last week, an incident that shook the South American nation.
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Ecuador declares state of emergency after top Presidential candidate Villavicencio's assassination
World | August 10, 2023 20:16 IST"Given the loss of a democrat and a fighter, the elections are not suspended; on the contrary, they have to be held, and democracy has to be strengthened," said Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso.
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Ecuador's top Presidential candidate Villavicencio assassinated I All you need to know about him
World | August 10, 2023 10:13 ISTThe news was also confirmed by the incumbent President Guillermo Lasso who took to the social media platform, X, to extend solidarity and condolences to his family members. He assured the family that the accused would not be spared.
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Ecuadorean woman who surprised her relatives by knocking on her coffin is now 'dead'
World | June 19, 2023 12:36 ISTEcuador’s health ministry confirmed in a statement that Bella Montoya died from an ischemic stroke after spending a week in intensive care.
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'Dead' woman suddenly started knocking from inside coffin I What happened next? WATCH
World | June 13, 2023 12:33 ISTThe frightened family members decided to open the wooden box after hearing a bizarre sound from the coffin. After opening, they saw the 'dead' woman breathing heavily.
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Strong earthquake kills at least 14 in Ecuador, 1 in Peru | DETAILS
World | March 19, 2023 8:40 ISTEarthquake news today: The US Geological Survey reported an earthquake with a magnitude of about 6.8 that was centered just off the Pacific Coast, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of Guayaquil, Ecuador’s second-largest city. One of the victims died in Peru, while 14 others died in Ecuador.
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Copa America highlights: Lowly Ecuador hold Neymar-less Brazil for 1-1 draw
Football | June 28, 2021 7:10 ISTNeymar, defender Thiago Silva and striker Gabriel Jesus didn't play against Ecuador at the Olimpico Stadium in Goiania.
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Ecuador: Prison riots leave 62 dead
World | February 24, 2021 10:53 ISTSixty-two inmates have died in riots at prisons in three cities in Ecuador as a result of fights between rival gangs and an escape attempt, authorities said Tuesday.
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Schoolgirl robbed amidst a Zoom video call lesson in Ecuador
Trending | September 07, 2020 19:19 ISTSchoolgirl Maria Jose was having a Zoom lesson when the robbery took place. Her shocked classmates quickly alerted the teacher to the incident.
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Volcanic eruption in Ecuador leaves cities covered in ash amid coronavirus crisis
Trending | June 11, 2020 22:23 ISTOn June 7, Ecuador’s Sangay volcano was seen spewing hot lava, leaving several cities covered in ash amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Several netizens have taken to social media to share shocking videos and pictures of the volcanic eruption.
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James Rodriguez returns to Colombia squad after four-match absence
Football | October 30, 2019 14:11 ISTColombia coach Carlos Queiroz announced his squad of 34 players on Tuesday for matches against Peru in Miami and later against Ecuador in New Jersey.
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Argentina rout Ecuador 6-1 in absence of suspended Lionel Messi
Football | October 13, 2019 23:04 ISTLucas Alario, Leandro Paredes, Germán Pezzella, Nicolás Domínguez and Lucas Ocampos scored for Argentina, who also got on the board with an own-goal by Ecuadorean defender Jhon Espinoza.
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Brazil add to Ecuador's woes at Copa America 2019
Football | June 26, 2019 9:14 ISTIn its 2019 Copa America opener, Ecuador was defeated 0-4 by Uruguay and then it was handed a 1-2 loss by Chile and a 1-1 draw against Japan rounded off the disappointing campaign.
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Copa America: Uruguay to face Peru in quarters after win over Chile, Ecuador and Japan eliminated
Football | June 25, 2019 8:21 ISTEdinson Cavani's 82nd-minute goal moved Uruguay to seven points and above Chile, which remained with six while Ecuador and Japan were eliminated from the Copa America after a 1-1 draw.
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