A state of emergency has been declared in six provinces due to heavy rains that have caused nine deaths, nearly 900 displaced people, and significant damage to infrastructure, affecting 15.000 people and over 4.200 homes since January

Ecuador closed its borders with Peru and Colombia on the eve of the presidential elections to ensure security, restricting foreign entry; military presence increased at border crossings, and only Ecuadorians with proper documents can enter

In Ecuador’s Amazon, the Yuyarina Pacha Community built a library with durable Chonta palm, blending ancestral techniques with modern needs to provide children a holistic space for learning, fostering education, creativity, and community self-reliance

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights has urged Ecuador to protect the right to life in prisons dominated by criminal gangs, citing 591 inmate deaths from violence since 2020 and calling for measures to ensure safety, accountability, and justice