“We do not want a state of ... they forget things.” Five years ago, Mr. Noboa was a political unknown. He was elected in 2021 to Ecuador’s legislature, where he served one term.

U.S. News Insider Tip: For the 1.55-mile trek to Tortuga Bay's Playa Mansa, wear comfy shoes and bring snacks and water. Once at the beach, you can snorkel, watch marine iguanas or rent a kayak ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Stephen and Joanna Vargha, a married couple who moved from North Carolina to Cuenca, Ecuador ... are so many things to do here, including ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: On the way to the ranch, observe giant tortoises harmoniously coexisting with cows. Upon arrival, savor a traditional Galapagos coffee with lemongrass. Also, seize the ...

Deep in the Ecuador Amazon, a Canadian-owned mining project threatens the way of life of local Indigenous communities.

The two main candidates vying for Ecuador’s presidency never campaigned in Cochapamba. Their faces are nowhere to be seen in ...

Ecuadorians will choose their next president in a runoff vote in April after the first round produced no clear winner.

Ecuador’s center-right President Daniel Noboa fell short of securing an outright majority in the country’s general election, according to results available on Monday, setting the stage for a ...

The view outside from this eco-hotel in northern Ecuador reveals vast hillsides still scarred by fires. In late January 2024, ...

He has also advocated for the US to re-establish a military base in Ecuador to help fight the drug trade. He even attended US President Donald Trump’s inauguration in January and later followed ...

Police investigating crime scenes or conducting searches do not destroy Santa Muerte statues they come across, unless there is evidence they contain drugs or ammunition. "In Ecuador there is ...

While many members have been integrated into the country’s larger mafia groups, a Latin Kings faction led by one strong Guayaquil-based leader has been able to maintain their independence in Ecuador .