As Washington made combating fentanyl a priority, cocaine trafficking has surged. Nowhere have the ripples been felt like in Ecuador, where criminal groups have run rampant.
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Ecuador’s President Faces Runoff After Falling Short in Re-Election Bid
President Daniel Noboa, who is known for his aggressive law-and-order policies, failed to win a majority of votes in his re-election bid on Sunday.
Ecuador’s Presidential Election: What to Know
As voters head to the polls on Sunday, violence, unemployment and the country’s ongoing energy crisis will be top of mind.
Hydropower Was Ecuador’s Answer to Climate Change. Until the Drought Hit.
An extraordinary drought has drained Ecuador’s rivers and reservoirs, leading to power outages of up to 14 hours. Some fear this is the beginning of a larger global crisis.
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.
Ecuador’s Election: What to Know
With the country’s attention riveted on violence perpetrated by gangs and drug cartels, the security issue is paramount — and may be decisive.
How Ecuador’s Neighbors Unleashed Drug Violence on Its Soil
A presidential candidate’s assassination has focused global attention on the country’s extraordinary bloodshed fueled by powerful international and domestic crime groups.
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.
Ecuador Presidential Candidate Is Assassinated During Rally
The candidate, Fernando Villavicencio, was one of eight running in a race to be held in days.