María Corina Machado, a center-right candidate, was leading in an election that showed voters’ faith in democracy and dissatisfaction with years of authoritarian rule.
Author: Genevieve Glatsky
Daniel Noboa Wins Ecuador’s Presidency
A center-right political outsider with a focus on jobs beat out the leftist candidate in a high-stakes election that was focused on the economy and surging gang violence.
Is Daniel Noboa the Answer to Ecuador’s Need for Change?
Daniel Noboa, a center-right businessman whose family business includes a globally known banana brand, is facing an establishment leftist, Luisa González, in Sunday’s presidential election.
Six Accused of Murdering Ecuadorean Presidential Candidate Are Found Dead
The prison killings have added to the sense that the nation is in thrall to a narco-trafficking industry with ties to the government.
What to Know About Fernando Villavicencio, Who Was Assassinated in Ecuador
The presidential candidate who was assassinated on Wednesday had a long history in Ecuador’s public affairs, largely as an antagonist to those in power.
Colombia Rebel Group ELN and Government Begin Cease-Fire
A six-month truce began on Thursday between the government and the largest remaining insurgency, the far-left group known as the National Liberation Army.
Colombian President’s Son Is Arrested in Money Laundering Inquiry
The arrest of Nicolás Petro poses another test for President Gustavo Petro, who has struggled to push many of his reforms through a divided Congress.
4 Missing Colombian Children Are Rescued and Said to Be in Good Health
The four siblings, ages 1 to 13, were eager to play and asked for books just a day after being rescued and having survived 40 days in the jungle, officials said.
Colombia’s Mustard Lovers Grow Desperate Amid Dijon Shortage
Colombians are scrambling to find the beloved French condiment as a new health law removes it from shelves, leaving a tangy void in their hearts and sandwiches.
Children Missing in Amazon Jungle Found Alive After 40 Days
Rescuers had been searching for the children — aged 13, 9, 4 and 1 — ever since they survived a plane crash that killed the three adults on board.