America Ecuador Armed forces have had presidential order to execute anti-terrorism actions throughout the territory, using all means against criminal organizations, in response to the violence that has been affecting the country for the past 2 years
America Ecuador 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
America Ecuador President Noboa has named for a second time a temporary vice president amid ongoing tensions with elected VP Verónica Abad, who disputes her suspension and argues that Noboa’s actions are unconstitutional and aimed at blocking her succession
America Ecuador Diplomatic and consular services for Ecuador in Venezuela will be taken over by Switzerland, as the bilateral relations between the two South American nations have been broken
America Ecuador Electricity rationing, caused by severe drought and lasting since September, will end on December 20 due to improved hydroelectric output, energy imports from Colombia, and recent rains, announced President Daniel Noboa