The kidnapping unfolded against the backdrop of a state of emergency declared just ten days prior by the Ecuadorian government across nine provinces, including Guayas, where Guayaquil is located.

Ecuador’s April 13 presidential elections delivered a surprising majority for Daniel Noboa, in sharp contrast to the results ...

A strong 6.3 earthquake off Ecuador's Pacific coast shook the northern part of the country Friday, with some initial reports ...

Dozens of buildings were damaged and power knocked out in the port city of Esmeraldas. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...