Ecuador

Country Ecuador
Capital Quito
Continent South America
Currency United States dollar(USD)
Languages Spanish, Kichwa(Quichua) & Shuar

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What is now Ecuador formed part of the northern Inca Empire until the Spanish conquest in 1533. Quito became a seat of Spanish colonial government in 1563 and part of the Viceroyalty of New Granada in 1717. The territories of the Viceroyalty - New Granada (Colombia), Venezuela, and Quito - gained their independence between 1819 and 1822 and formed a federation known as Gran Colombia. When Quito withdrew in 1830, the traditional name was changed in favor of the "Republic of the Equator." Between 1904 and 1942, Ecuador lost territories in a series of conflicts with its neighbors. A border war with Peru that flared in 1995 was resolved in 1999. Although Ecuador marked 25 years of civilian governance in 2004, the period has been marred by political instability. Protests in Quito have contributed to the mid-term ouster of Ecuador's last three democratically elected Presidents. In September 2008, voters approved a new constitution; Ecuador's twentieth since gaining independence. General elections, under the new constitutional framework, were held in April 2009.

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Tsunami warnings issued for China, Peru and Ecuador too after Russia earthquake | World News - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesTsunami warnings issued for China, Peru and Ecuador too after Russia earthquake | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Ecuador: Online Customs Form Now Mandatory for All Travelers - FragomenEcuador: Online Customs Form Now Mandatory for All Travelers  Fragomen

At least 17 killed after gunmen storm small-town bar in Ecuador - Al JazeeraAt least 17 killed after gunmen storm small-town bar in Ecuador  Al Jazeera

Ecuador axes environment ministry as officials scramble to revive economy - MongabayEcuador axes environment ministry as officials scramble to revive economy  Mongabay

Seventeen killed as gunmen attack bar in Ecuador - BBCSeventeen killed as gunmen attack bar in Ecuador  BBC

Global Ads Spotlight: Ecuador's golden grain hunt was anything but plain - Storyboard18Global Ads Spotlight: Ecuador's golden grain hunt was anything but plain  Storyboard18

Ecuador's biggest drug lord 'Fito' extradited to US - The Times of IndiaEcuador's biggest drug lord 'Fito' extradited to US  The Times of India

Ecuador’s Fight Against Transnational Crime is Eroding Human Rights - Freedom HouseEcuador’s Fight Against Transnational Crime is Eroding Human Rights  Freedom House

Tsunami warning: China, Peru, Ecuador on high alert after Russia quake - Mathrubhumi EnglishTsunami warning: China, Peru, Ecuador on high alert after Russia quake  Mathrubhumi English

Ecuador joins regional push to control NGO funding - upi.comEcuador joins regional push to control NGO funding  upi.com

Serious attack on journalist in Ecuador: The IAPA demands justice and protection - ifex.orgSerious attack on journalist in Ecuador: The IAPA demands justice and protection  ifex.org

Ecuador Oil Production Plunges Due to Pipeline Shutdowns - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comEcuador Oil Production Plunges Due to Pipeline Shutdowns  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

Ecuador considers visa restrictions for 45 countries to curb migration By Investing.com - Investing.com IndiaEcuador considers visa restrictions for 45 countries to curb migration By Investing.com  Investing.com India

Ecuador’s capital rocked by water shortage crisis upending daily life - CNNEcuador’s capital rocked by water shortage crisis upending daily life  CNN

Ecuador says 11 troops killed in attack by FARC dissidents - The HinduEcuador says 11 troops killed in attack by FARC dissidents  The Hindu

Colombia denounces mass deportation of citizens from Ecuador - ReutersColombia denounces mass deportation of citizens from Ecuador  Reuters

Beauty Queen Esther Murillo Cruz Fatally Shot in Ecuador Highway Attack - The Times of IndiaBeauty Queen Esther Murillo Cruz Fatally Shot in Ecuador Highway Attack  The Times of India

Ecuador’s biggest drug lord ‘Fito’ extradited to US, to plead ‘not guilty’ - Al JazeeraEcuador’s biggest drug lord ‘Fito’ extradited to US, to plead ‘not guilty’  Al Jazeera

Powerful Ecuador drug lord 'Fito' extradited to US - BBCPowerful Ecuador drug lord 'Fito' extradited to US  BBC

Recently recaptured Ecuador drug lord ‘Fito’ accepts US extradition request - Al JazeeraRecently recaptured Ecuador drug lord ‘Fito’ accepts US extradition request  Al Jazeera

Nine killed in Ecuador pool hall were 'collateral victims', say police - BBCNine killed in Ecuador pool hall were 'collateral victims', say police  BBC

PHOTO RELEASE: Secretary Noem Visits Ecuador, Meets with President Noboa and Other Ecuadorian Leaders - Homeland Security (.gov)PHOTO RELEASE: Secretary Noem Visits Ecuador, Meets with President Noboa and Other Ecuadorian Leaders  Homeland Security (.gov)

Ecuador’s floods cause oil spill - European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid OperationsEcuador’s floods cause oil spill  European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations

Ecuador squad World Cup 2026: Which players will make it to the showpiece in USA, Mexico and Canada? - Goal.comEcuador squad World Cup 2026: Which players will make it to the showpiece in USA, Mexico and Canada?  Goal.com

Trump raises tariffs to 15% on Ecuador, Iceland, New Zealand; 19% for Thailand - Undercurrent NewsTrump raises tariffs to 15% on Ecuador, Iceland, New Zealand; 19% for Thailand  Undercurrent News

Now, Mexico,China, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Panama, Guatemala, Costa Rica on High Alert as Canada Issues Latest Tsunami Travel Advisory Following Kamchatka Earthquake: What You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldNow, Mexico,China, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Panama, Guatemala, Costa Rica on High Alert as Canada Issues Latest Tsunami Travel Advisory Following Kamchatka Earthquake: What You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

Ecuador’s most notorious drug kingpin has been extradited to the US - CNNEcuador’s most notorious drug kingpin has been extradited to the US  CNN

Ecuador travel - Lonely PlanetEcuador travel  Lonely Planet

Peru and Ecuador’s Crude Gamble Faces Indigenous Wall of Resistance - amazonwatch.orgPeru and Ecuador’s Crude Gamble Faces Indigenous Wall of Resistance  amazonwatch.org

Ecuador reelects President Noboa, a millionaire with a divisive no-holds-barred crimefighting record - The HinduEcuador reelects President Noboa, a millionaire with a divisive no-holds-barred crimefighting record  The Hindu

Gran Tierra upbeat on Ecuador E&P outlook - BNamericasGran Tierra upbeat on Ecuador E&P outlook  BNamericas

Ecuador Axes its Environment Ministry, Paving Way for Unchecked Extraction on Indigenous Lands and in Biodiverse Forests - Amazon FrontlinesEcuador Axes its Environment Ministry, Paving Way for Unchecked Extraction on Indigenous Lands and in Biodiverse Forests  Amazon Frontlines

Ecuadorians in Ligue 1 McDonald's: A History - ligue1.comEcuadorians in Ligue 1 McDonald's: A History  ligue1.com

Chinese importers push back against ‘rapid’ shrimp price hikes by Ecuador - Undercurrent NewsChinese importers push back against ‘rapid’ shrimp price hikes by Ecuador  Undercurrent News

When I moved to Ecuador for love, it was meant to be temporary — but I'm still happily living here 7 years later - Business InsiderWhen I moved to Ecuador for love, it was meant to be temporary — but I'm still happily living here 7 years later  Business Insider

Sovereignty Reimagined: Constitutional Implications of Allowing Foreign Military Bases in Ecuador - ConstitutionNetSovereignty Reimagined: Constitutional Implications of Allowing Foreign Military Bases in Ecuador  ConstitutionNet

Director General in Ecuador to Support Nuclear Power Plans, the Galapagos and More - IAEADirector General in Ecuador to Support Nuclear Power Plans, the Galapagos and More  IAEA

UNESCO Ecuador Visits the Cayambe Glacier - UNESCOUNESCO Ecuador Visits the Cayambe Glacier  UNESCO

IMF approves $1 billion augmentation in Ecuador program - ReutersIMF approves $1 billion augmentation in Ecuador program  Reuters

Ecuador’s deforestation-free future - UNDPEcuador’s deforestation-free future  UNDP

Ecuador: School violence forces students to flee - nrc.noEcuador: School violence forces students to flee  nrc.no

Ecuador’s Indigenous movement splinters over presidential election support - Al JazeeraEcuador’s Indigenous movement splinters over presidential election support  Al Jazeera

Egypt, Peru, and Ecuador See Surge in Australian Tourism: Exploring New Destinations Beyond Europe - Travel And Tour WorldEgypt, Peru, and Ecuador See Surge in Australian Tourism: Exploring New Destinations Beyond Europe  Travel And Tour World

Ecuador: New Laws Endanger Rights - Human Rights WatchEcuador: New Laws Endanger Rights  Human Rights Watch

NRC in Ecuador - nrc.noNRC in Ecuador  nrc.no

Ecuador extradites leader of violent Ecuadorian drug gang to the United States - AP NewsEcuador extradites leader of violent Ecuadorian drug gang to the United States  AP News

Easter and Galápagos Islands evacuate coastal areas as warnings rattle Pacific – as it happened - theguardian.comEaster and Galápagos Islands evacuate coastal areas as warnings rattle Pacific – as it happened  theguardian.com

Ecuador in Spat With Colombia Over Deportation of Prisoners - Bloomberg.comEcuador in Spat With Colombia Over Deportation of Prisoners  Bloomberg.com

Ecuador captures ‘Fito’, country’s most wanted fugitive gang leader - Al JazeeraEcuador captures ‘Fito’, country’s most wanted fugitive gang leader  Al Jazeera

Digital 2025: Ecuador - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: Ecuador  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

Ecuador's Telconet plans multi-million dollar Edge and subsea investment plan - Data Center DynamicsEcuador's Telconet plans multi-million dollar Edge and subsea investment plan  Data Center Dynamics

Ecuador squad World Cup 2026: Which players will make it to the showpiece in USA, Mexico and Canada? - Yahoo.coEcuador squad World Cup 2026: Which players will make it to the showpiece in USA, Mexico and Canada?  Yahoo.co

Elevating women traders’ voices in Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru - UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)Elevating women traders’ voices in Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru  UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

Ecuador’s Daniel Noboa sworn in for full term, promising a crackdown on gangs - Al JazeeraEcuador’s Daniel Noboa sworn in for full term, promising a crackdown on gangs  Al Jazeera

Ecuador considers visa restrictions for 45 countries to curb migration - Investing.comEcuador considers visa restrictions for 45 countries to curb migration  Investing.com

Ecuador gang leader 'Fito' accepts extradition to US - ReutersEcuador gang leader 'Fito' accepts extradition to US  Reuters

Luisa Gonzalez wants to be Ecuador’s president. Will Correa weigh her down? - Al JazeeraLuisa Gonzalez wants to be Ecuador’s president. Will Correa weigh her down?  Al Jazeera

Ecuador’s Noboa wins presidential run-off, rival demands recount - Al JazeeraEcuador’s Noboa wins presidential run-off, rival demands recount  Al Jazeera

Ecuador legislature backs reform allowing foreign military bases - ReutersEcuador legislature backs reform allowing foreign military bases  Reuters

Large cocaine bust in Ecuador: 36 arrested after 73 tonnes of drugs seized - EuropolLarge cocaine bust in Ecuador: 36 arrested after 73 tonnes of drugs seized  Europol

Ecuador’s Noboa Will Begin a Second Term with an Improving Economy - Americas QuarterlyEcuador’s Noboa Will Begin a Second Term with an Improving Economy  Americas Quarterly

Ecuadorean gang leader ‘Fito’ agrees to be extradited to the US - CNNEcuadorean gang leader ‘Fito’ agrees to be extradited to the US  CNN

US and Ecuador sign agreement to combat transnational crime - AP NewsUS and Ecuador sign agreement to combat transnational crime  AP News

Noboa dismisses 5,000 public employees - Peoples DispatchNoboa dismisses 5,000 public employees  Peoples Dispatch

Ecuador’s government promised same land in the Amazon to two Indigenous peoples - MongabayEcuador’s government promised same land in the Amazon to two Indigenous peoples  Mongabay

Polls close in Ecuador for tight presidential run-off election - Al JazeeraPolls close in Ecuador for tight presidential run-off election  Al Jazeera

Ecuador asks for military support against 'narcoterrorism' - DWEcuador asks for military support against 'narcoterrorism'  DW

Ecuador set for run-off in presidential election dominated by security - Al JazeeraEcuador set for run-off in presidential election dominated by security  Al Jazeera

US and Ecuador sign agreement to combat transnational crime - The IndependentUS and Ecuador sign agreement to combat transnational crime  The Independent

Drug kingpin ‘Fito,’ Ecuador’s most wanted man, has been captured, says Ecuador’s president - CNNDrug kingpin ‘Fito,’ Ecuador’s most wanted man, has been captured, says Ecuador’s president  CNN

Violence Shadows Ecuador's Presidential Election - Think Global HealthViolence Shadows Ecuador's Presidential Election  Think Global Health

What Is Behind the Murders of Transit Officials in Ecuador? - InSight CrimeWhat Is Behind the Murders of Transit Officials in Ecuador?  InSight Crime

Ecuador election heads to runoff – Indigenous movement now holds key to the outcome - The ConversationEcuador election heads to runoff – Indigenous movement now holds key to the outcome  The Conversation

A map, a myth and a pre-Incan lagoon: the man who brought water back to a drought-ridden town - theguardian.comA map, a myth and a pre-Incan lagoon: the man who brought water back to a drought-ridden town  theguardian.com

DHS Secretary Noem Visits Ecuador, Meets With President Noboa And Other Ecuadorian Leaders - Eurasia ReviewDHS Secretary Noem Visits Ecuador, Meets With President Noboa And Other Ecuadorian Leaders  Eurasia Review

Gunmen in fake army uniforms shoot 12 dead at Ecuador cockfight - BBCGunmen in fake army uniforms shoot 12 dead at Ecuador cockfight  BBC

Ecuador earthquake injures 20 and causes widespread damage - BBCEcuador earthquake injures 20 and causes widespread damage  BBC

The therapeutic futility paradox: insights from oncological drug litigation in Ecuador - FrontiersThe therapeutic futility paradox: insights from oncological drug litigation in Ecuador  Frontiers

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes near coast of Ecuador - Al JazeeraMagnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes near coast of Ecuador  Al Jazeera

STATEMENT – Ecuador’s New Bill Will Privatize Protected Areas and Ignores the Existence of Indigenous Peoples - Amazon FrontlinesSTATEMENT – Ecuador’s New Bill Will Privatize Protected Areas and Ignores the Existence of Indigenous Peoples  Amazon Frontlines

Here Is The Travel Update: Tsunami Fears Subside As Millions In Japan, Chile, and Ecuador Return Home Safely - Travel And Tour WorldHere Is The Travel Update: Tsunami Fears Subside As Millions In Japan, Chile, and Ecuador Return Home Safely  Travel And Tour World

Ecuador accuses ‘bad losers’ of assassination plot against President Noboa - Al JazeeraEcuador accuses ‘bad losers’ of assassination plot against President Noboa  Al Jazeera

A referendum on crime? What to know about Ecuador’s presidential election - Al JazeeraA referendum on crime? What to know about Ecuador’s presidential election  Al Jazeera

Ecuador's parliament approves proposed constitutional amendment on foreign military bases - ConstitutionNetEcuador's parliament approves proposed constitutional amendment on foreign military bases  ConstitutionNet

2024 News items - Ecuador formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies - World Trade Organization2024 News items - Ecuador formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies  World Trade Organization

DHS Sec. Kristi Noem visits Ecuador, signs agreement to combat transnational crime - AP NewsDHS Sec. Kristi Noem visits Ecuador, signs agreement to combat transnational crime  AP News

Ecuador: can freshly re-elected Daniel Noboa govern a country in crisis? - The ConversationEcuador: can freshly re-elected Daniel Noboa govern a country in crisis?  The Conversation

Ecuador’s unions to sue law that facilitates dismissals - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyEcuador’s unions to sue law that facilitates dismissals  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

China-Ecuador Economic Ties and Trade Prospects - China BriefingChina-Ecuador Economic Ties and Trade Prospects  China Briefing

Ecuador’s crime wave demands a more sophisticated response, says its former attorney-general - The EconomistEcuador’s crime wave demands a more sophisticated response, says its former attorney-general  The Economist

Ecuador: Oil Spill Emergency - Situation Report No. 1 (as of 2 April 2025) - ReliefWebEcuador: Oil Spill Emergency - Situation Report No. 1 (as of 2 April 2025)  ReliefWeb

Colombia: Land of Opportunity — And Danger — for Ecuador’s Crime Bosses - InSight CrimeColombia: Land of Opportunity — And Danger — for Ecuador’s Crime Bosses  InSight Crime

President Daniel Noboa questions first-round results of Ecuador’s election - Al JazeeraPresident Daniel Noboa questions first-round results of Ecuador’s election  Al Jazeera

Ecuador: ongoing violence displacing thousands - nrc.noEcuador: ongoing violence displacing thousands  nrc.no

Ecuador’s Noboa declared war on 22 gangs. In his new term, he faces many more. - ACLEDEcuador’s Noboa declared war on 22 gangs. In his new term, he faces many more.  ACLED

Video shows Ecuador’s most wanted man and gang leader ‘Fito’ captured - CNNVideo shows Ecuador’s most wanted man and gang leader ‘Fito’ captured  CNN

Ecuador national assembly passes gang-fighting reforms - ReutersEcuador national assembly passes gang-fighting reforms  Reuters

A Tzantza Restituted to Ecuador - UNESCOA Tzantza Restituted to Ecuador  UNESCO

Notorious drug lord pleads not guilty in U.S. court after extradition from Ecuador - CBS NewsNotorious drug lord pleads not guilty in U.S. court after extradition from Ecuador  CBS News

Ecuador’s Strategy of Deceit in the Amazon - Amazon FrontlinesEcuador’s Strategy of Deceit in the Amazon  Amazon Frontlines