A presidential candidate’s assassination has focused global attention on the country’s extraordinary bloodshed fueled by powerful international and domestic crime groups.
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Ecuador Reels From Assassination of Fernando Villavicencio
The killing of Fernando Villavicencio marks a grim turning point for a once-tranquil country now awash in violence fueled by drug gangs.
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.
Ecuador Elections: Guillermo Lasso Set to Win Presidential Vote
Guillermo Lasso was ahead of Andrés Arauz late Sunday night in an election that saw the emergence of the country’s long marginalized Indigenous movement as a key driver of the political conversation.
Ecuador’s Former President Convicted on Corruption Charges
The outcome of Rafael Correa’s closely watched trial is likely to affect Ecuador’s political landscape for years to come.
Hundreds Arrested in Ecuador Unrest
Anger over the elimination of fuel subsidies was the catalyst for protests by transport workers and others that have paralyzed Quito and much of the country.
Made in China, Exported to the World: The Surveillance State
In Ecuador, cameras capture footage to be examined by police and domestic intelligence. The surveillance system’s origin: China.
Chinese Cameras Come With Chinese Tactics
Is Chinese-style surveillance becoming normalized? A Times investigation found the Chinese surveillance state is spreading past its borders.