An exclusive El País report published on Saturday revealed that Ecuadorian officials are obtaining genetic information from prisoners through deception, in a bid to curb the rampant gang-related crimes in the country.... Read more »
Ecuadorian prosecutor César Suárez, who was in charge of investigating the on-air attack on a television station, was shot Wednesday while on his way to a court hearing. Local media reported that... Read more »
Ecuador reported Monday that a recent operation at Esmeraldas No. 2 Detention Center revealed the escape of 48 individuals, with one fatality and five recaptures, prompting an investigation by the National Service... Read more »
Ecuador President Daniel Noboa told radio station Canela Radio on Wednesday that Ecuador was “in a state of war” with criminal groups that have held prison officers hostage. He also said that... Read more »
The president of Ecuador has declared an “internal armed conflict” in the country against groups tied to an escaped gang leader following the taking of hostages on live TV earlier Tuesday. A... Read more »
UN Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights Olivier De Schutter cited poverty on Friday as the “root cause” of violence and instability in Ecuador. De Schutter urged Ecuador’s leaders to... Read more »
A UN official expressed concern Wednesday over the recent wave of violence against justice officials in Ecuador. Margaret Satterthwaite, the UN Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, said that... Read more »
Ecuador declares Mexico ambassador unwelcome in the country amid controversial comments from Mexico President – JURIST