Cuba congratulates Ecuador on anniversary of Independence Cry

“#Cuba extends its congratulations to the people and government of #Ecuador, on the occasion of the 216th anniversary of the First Cry for Independence,” the island’s Foreign Ministry stated on the social network X. August 10, 1809, marked the beginning of …

Ecuador’s Health Minister responds after deaths of babies

The minister announced the opening of an investigation by a specialized team to clarify what happened to at least a dozen newborns in July, although the news only came to light this August. Local media reported the deaths of 18 newborns due to a lack of …

4 killed when gunmen attack boat off Ecuador, reports say; more than a dozen missing

QUITO, Ecuador — Dozens of gunmen have attacked a boat off Ecuador’s southwestern coast, killing several people after opening fire on its occupants and launching explosives at the vessel, according to local news reports. The attack occurred Friday evening …

4 killed when gunmen attack boat off Ecuador, reports say. More than a dozen believed missing

Gunmen attack a boat off Ecuador's coast, killing at least 4 with more than a dozen missing

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Dozens of gunmen have attacked a boat off Ecuador ’s southeast coast, killing several people after opening fire on its occupants and launching explosives at the vessel, according to local news reports. The attack occurred …

Gunmen attack a boat off Ecuador’s coast, killing at least 4 with more than a dozen missing

His Majesty Sultan Haitham congratulates President of Ecuador

Trine engineers return to Ecuador to assist with clean drinking water

TUNTATACTO, Ecuador — For the second time, Trine University engineering students are working to help improve an Ecuadorian community’s access to clean drinking water. Students from the university’s Engineers Without Borders Student Chapter recently …

Ecuador: Noboa declares new state of emergency and plans another referendum

Friday, August 8th 2025 - 09:06 UTC The current state of things could further erode Ecuador's fragile democracy, Noboa argues Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa has declared a new state of emergency for 60 days in four coastal provinces: El Oro, Guayas, …

Restoring Ecuador’s páramos brings water and wildlife back to life

A massive páramo restoration effort near Quito is reviving water supplies and wildlife after centuries of degradation from overgrazing and development. Ana Cristina Alvarado reports for Mongabay. In short: Ecuador’s Antisana páramo, once damaged by over …