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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Kiran Mazumdar Shaw Compares Bengaluru To Ecuador's Well-Designed Streets: "Hang Your Head In Shame" - NDTVKiran Mazumdar Shaw Compares Bengaluru To Ecuador's Well-Designed Streets: "Hang Your Head In Shame"  NDTV

'Bengaluru, hang your head in shame': Kiran Mazumdar Shaw compares city to Ecuador’s clean, well-designed streets - Hindustan Times'Bengaluru, hang your head in shame': Kiran Mazumdar Shaw compares city to Ecuador’s clean, well-designed streets  Hindustan Times

‘Hang your head in shame’: Kiran Mazumdar Shaw compares Bengaluru to Ecuador’s clean and well-designed streets - The Indian Express‘Hang your head in shame’: Kiran Mazumdar Shaw compares Bengaluru to Ecuador’s clean and well-designed streets  The Indian Express

SitRep No. 14 - Contaminación ambiental Esmeraldas - ReliefWebSitRep No. 14 - Contaminación ambiental Esmeraldas  ReliefWeb

Chile vs Ecuador Predictions: La Tricolor to Land Narrow Win - GOAL EnglishChile vs Ecuador Predictions: La Tricolor to Land Narrow Win  GOAL English

Video: CNN gets rare access embedded with Ecuadorian police and military - CNNVideo: CNN gets rare access embedded with Ecuadorian police and military  CNN

'Bengaluru, hang your head in shame': Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw compares city's roads to Ecuador's streets - Moneycontrol'Bengaluru, hang your head in shame': Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw compares city's roads to Ecuador's streets  Moneycontrol

'Bengaluru, hang your head in shame ': Kiran Mazumdar Shaw on well-designed streets of Ecuadorian island - CNBCTV18'Bengaluru, hang your head in shame ': Kiran Mazumdar Shaw on well-designed streets of Ecuadorian island  CNBCTV18

IFRC supporting communities affected by major oil spill and floods in Ecuador - IFRCIFRC supporting communities affected by major oil spill and floods in Ecuador  IFRC

How to watch Chile vs. Ecuador online for free - MashableHow to watch Chile vs. Ecuador online for free  Mashable

Ecuador’s Red-faced Parrot gets a new home - Earth.comEcuador’s Red-faced Parrot gets a new home  Earth.com

At least 22 people killed as gang violence erupts in Ecuador - Al Jazeera EnglishAt least 22 people killed as gang violence erupts in Ecuador  Al Jazeera English

'Bengaluru hang your head in shame': Biocon chairperson compares city roads with Ecuador streets - Deccan Herald'Bengaluru hang your head in shame': Biocon chairperson compares city roads with Ecuador streets  Deccan Herald

Ecuador asks for military support against 'narcoterrorism' - DW (English)Ecuador asks for military support against 'narcoterrorism'  DW (English)

CONMEBOL FIFA Qualifiers: Defensive Duel Ends In 0-0 Stalemate Between Ecuador And Chile - News24CONMEBOL FIFA Qualifiers: Defensive Duel Ends In 0-0 Stalemate Between Ecuador And Chile  News24

Rupture of Ecuador SOTE pipeline spilled 25,116 barrels of oil - Reuters.comRupture of Ecuador SOTE pipeline spilled 25,116 barrels of oil  Reuters.com

Argentina And Ecuador Win Crucial FIFA 2026 World Cup Qualifiers - ForbesArgentina And Ecuador Win Crucial FIFA 2026 World Cup Qualifiers  Forbes

Ecuador is preparing for US forces, plans show, as Noboa calls for help battling gangs - CNNEcuador is preparing for US forces, plans show, as Noboa calls for help battling gangs  CNN

In Ecuador’s mountains, a photographer’s search for ultra-long hair - CNNIn Ecuador’s mountains, a photographer’s search for ultra-long hair  CNN

‘We don’t want the American Dream for our kids’: Why this couple left the US for Ecuador with their children four years ago - CNN‘We don’t want the American Dream for our kids’: Why this couple left the US for Ecuador with their children four years ago  CNN

Ecuador: Oil Spill Emergency - Flash Update No. 3 (as of 27 March 2025) - ReliefWebEcuador: Oil Spill Emergency - Flash Update No. 3 (as of 27 March 2025)  ReliefWeb

‘Bengaluru hang your head in shame’: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw bashes city’s infrastructure, shares video of Ecuador street - Mint‘Bengaluru hang your head in shame’: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw bashes city’s infrastructure, shares video of Ecuador street  Mint

Accusations and attacks: the last presidential debate in Ecuador between Noboa and González - Peoples DispatchAccusations and attacks: the last presidential debate in Ecuador between Noboa and González  Peoples Dispatch

Ecuador’s bitter presidential debate leads to more polarization: analysts - Latin America ReportsEcuador’s bitter presidential debate leads to more polarization: analysts  Latin America Reports

Chile Vs Ecuador Live Streaming, FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers: Where To Watch Round One Match On TV And Online - Outlook IndiaChile Vs Ecuador Live Streaming, FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers: Where To Watch Round One Match On TV And Online  Outlook India

NRC in Ecuador - Norwegian Refugee CouncilNRC in Ecuador  Norwegian Refugee Council

Ecuador Floods and Environmental Contamination: Emergency Appeal ?: MDREC027 - ReliefWebEcuador Floods and Environmental Contamination: Emergency Appeal ?: MDREC027  ReliefWeb

Ecuador vs Venezuela Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in India, UK And USA? - Republic WorldEcuador vs Venezuela Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in India, UK And USA?  Republic World

MediaHack: 36 hours against electoral disinformation in Ecuador - Global VoicesMediaHack: 36 hours against electoral disinformation in Ecuador  Global Voices

Chile vs Ecuador Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds - Khel NowChile vs Ecuador Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds  Khel Now

Ecuador’s president invites foreign armies to fight gangs in the country - CNNEcuador’s president invites foreign armies to fight gangs in the country  CNN

Ecuador's Daniel Noboa wants US and Europe to join battle against gangs - BBC.comEcuador's Daniel Noboa wants US and Europe to join battle against gangs  BBC.com

Ecuador’s Aquagold, France’s Crusta C eye joint European shrimp cooking acquisitions - Undercurrent NewsEcuador’s Aquagold, France’s Crusta C eye joint European shrimp cooking acquisitions  Undercurrent News

Snapshot: Ecuador's pretensions to be a major global mining player - BNamericas EnglishSnapshot: Ecuador's pretensions to be a major global mining player  BNamericas English

Ecuadorian president offers carte blanche to police and military after attack kills 22 in Guayaquil - CNNEcuadorian president offers carte blanche to police and military after attack kills 22 in Guayaquil  CNN

Roaming Redbird: Spring break study abroad opportunity offers adventure in Ecuador, Galapagos Islands - Illinois State University NewsRoaming Redbird: Spring break study abroad opportunity offers adventure in Ecuador, Galapagos Islands  Illinois State University News

Ramsar Wetlands in Ecuador: Guardians of Water and Biodiversity on the Path to the Green List - IUCNRamsar Wetlands in Ecuador: Guardians of Water and Biodiversity on the Path to the Green List  IUCN

'Bengaluru hang your head in shame': Kiran Mazumdar Shaw compares India's IT capital to 'well designed' Ec - The Economic Times'Bengaluru hang your head in shame': Kiran Mazumdar Shaw compares India's IT capital to 'well designed' Ec  The Economic Times

Ecuador says upfront payment needed for Sacha oil deal not made - ReutersEcuador says upfront payment needed for Sacha oil deal not made  Reuters

From Rwanda to Ecuador, these women are leading the shift to electric transport - UNEPFrom Rwanda to Ecuador, these women are leading the shift to electric transport  UNEP

Ecuador Set to Receive Chinese-Built Dam Pending Arbitration Over Defects - The China-Global South ProjectEcuador Set to Receive Chinese-Built Dam Pending Arbitration Over Defects  The China-Global South Project

Ecuador: Oil Spill Emergency - Flash Update No. 2 (as of 24 March 2025) - ReliefWebEcuador: Oil Spill Emergency - Flash Update No. 2 (as of 24 March 2025)  ReliefWeb

Ecuador Calls for Security Help From US, European Troops - The Defense PostEcuador Calls for Security Help From US, European Troops  The Defense Post

Ecuador Election - The Herald JournalEcuador Election  The Herald Journal

Ecuador shrimp packers seek EU, US diversification from China price squeeze - Undercurrent NewsEcuador shrimp packers seek EU, US diversification from China price squeeze  Undercurrent News

Ecuadorian president replaces vice president after long-running feud By Reuters - Investing.comEcuadorian president replaces vice president after long-running feud By Reuters  Investing.com

2024 News items - Ecuador formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies - WTO Latest News2024 News items - Ecuador formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies  WTO Latest News

Ecuador: Justice has failed the Warriors for the Amazon, but their fight continues - Amnesty InternationalEcuador: Justice has failed the Warriors for the Amazon, but their fight continues  Amnesty International

Highlights: Chile 0-0 Ecuador in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers - VAVEL.comHighlights: Chile 0-0 Ecuador in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers  VAVEL.com

Ecuador will seek foreign military aid to combat drug cartels as violence surges - The Associated PressEcuador will seek foreign military aid to combat drug cartels as violence surges  The Associated Press

Inter Miami CF Signs Young Ecuadorian International Forward Allen Obando on Loan - Inter Miami CFInter Miami CF Signs Young Ecuadorian International Forward Allen Obando on Loan  Inter Miami CF

Could Curipamba become a benchmark for mining projects in Ecuador? - BNamericas EnglishCould Curipamba become a benchmark for mining projects in Ecuador?  BNamericas English

Ecuador awards oil contract to Chinese-led group to boost 'crown jewel' project - ReutersEcuador awards oil contract to Chinese-led group to boost 'crown jewel' project  Reuters

Rivers of Influence: How Droughts and Chinese Investment Shape Ecuador’s Energy Crisis - The DiplomatRivers of Influence: How Droughts and Chinese Investment Shape Ecuador’s Energy Crisis  The Diplomat

Who is Enner Valencia? Know Ecuador’s football player - OlympicsWho is Enner Valencia? Know Ecuador’s football player  Olympics

Ecuador election ends in a 'tie' prompting run-off in April - BBC.comEcuador election ends in a 'tie' prompting run-off in April  BBC.com

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

Ecuador: ongoing violence displacing thousands - Norwegian Refugee CouncilEcuador: ongoing violence displacing thousands  Norwegian Refugee Council

Ecuador jugó un partidazo y venció a Venezuela - Copa America CONMEBOLEcuador jugó un partidazo y venció a Venezuela  Copa America CONMEBOL

Ecuador: 2024 Article IV Consultation and First Review Under the Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility and Financing Assurances Review-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Ecuador - International Monetary FundEcuador: 2024 Article IV Consultation and First Review Under the Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility and Financing Assurances Review-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Ecuador  International Monetary Fund

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

Journalist Patricio Aguilar shot and killed in Ecuador - Committee to Protect JournalistsJournalist Patricio Aguilar shot and killed in Ecuador  Committee to Protect Journalists

Ecuador’s Shocking 27% Tariff Triggers Explosive Trade Clash with Mexico - RegtechtimesEcuador’s Shocking 27% Tariff Triggers Explosive Trade Clash with Mexico  Regtechtimes

Residential Architecture in Ecuador: 8 Contemporary House Projects That Respect Their Natural Surroundings - ArchDailyResidential Architecture in Ecuador: 8 Contemporary House Projects That Respect Their Natural Surroundings  ArchDaily

Ecuador must improve conditions for uncontacted Indigenous communities, human rights court rules - Mongabay.comEcuador must improve conditions for uncontacted Indigenous communities, human rights court rules  Mongabay.com

Ecuador enlists founder of Blackwater private army as ally in ‘war’ on crime - The GuardianEcuador enlists founder of Blackwater private army as ally in ‘war’ on crime  The Guardian

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

Ecuador’s High-Stakes Elections - Americas QuarterlyEcuador’s High-Stakes Elections  Americas Quarterly

Ecuador names newly-discovered frog species after Leonardo DiCaprio. Here's why - Hindustan TimesEcuador names newly-discovered frog species after Leonardo DiCaprio. Here's why  Hindustan Times

Gang infighting leaves 22 dead in Ecuador's Guayaquil - Reuters CanadaGang infighting leaves 22 dead in Ecuador's Guayaquil  Reuters Canada

Ecuador's Woven Fabrics of Artificial Staple Fibres Market Report 2025 - Prices, Size, Forecast, and Companies - IndexBox, Inc.Ecuador's Woven Fabrics of Artificial Staple Fibres Market Report 2025 - Prices, Size, Forecast, and Companies  IndexBox, Inc.

Oil spill in the Amazon: Ecuador fears impact on Coca hydroelectric plant - EnergynewsOil spill in the Amazon: Ecuador fears impact on Coca hydroelectric plant  Energynews

Ecuador’s Next President Will Face Debt, Drought, and Gangs - Council on Foreign RelationsEcuador’s Next President Will Face Debt, Drought, and Gangs  Council on Foreign Relations

Ecuador - IFADEcuador  IFAD

How to watch today's Chile vs Ecuador World Cup qualification game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time - Goal.comHow to watch today's Chile vs Ecuador World Cup qualification game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time  Goal.com

How to Watch Chile vs Ecuador, Live Stream World Cup Qualifying, TV Channel - NewsweekHow to Watch Chile vs Ecuador, Live Stream World Cup Qualifying, TV Channel  Newsweek

REACTION: Ecuador’s Presidential Election Heads to a Runoff - Americas QuarterlyREACTION: Ecuador’s Presidential Election Heads to a Runoff  Americas Quarterly

UN Development Programme partners with government of Ecuador and the Lavazza Foundation on deforestation-free coffee to protect forests - UNDPUN Development Programme partners with government of Ecuador and the Lavazza Foundation on deforestation-free coffee to protect forests  UNDP

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

World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Ecuador Hold Second, Uruguay Leapfrog Brazil - TerrikonWorld Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Ecuador Hold Second, Uruguay Leapfrog Brazil  Terrikon

World Report 2025: Rights Trends in Ecuador - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2025: Rights Trends in Ecuador  Human Rights Watch

This land is your land: leaf portraits of Ecuador’s female farmers – in pictures - The GuardianThis land is your land: leaf portraits of Ecuador’s female farmers – in pictures  The Guardian

Ecuador: Selected Issues - International Monetary FundEcuador: Selected Issues  International Monetary Fund

SitRep No. 07 - Contaminación ambiental Esmeraldas - ReliefWebSitRep No. 07 - Contaminación ambiental Esmeraldas  ReliefWeb

Amnesty International calls on Ecuador presidential candidates to address human rights concerns - JURIST - News - JURISTAmnesty International calls on Ecuador presidential candidates to address human rights concerns - JURIST - News  JURIST

Ecuador presented new regulations on clinical trials developed with technical assistance from PAHO - Pan American Health OrganizationEcuador presented new regulations on clinical trials developed with technical assistance from PAHO  Pan American Health Organization

Ecuador’s elections, organized crime, and security challenges - Brookings InstitutionEcuador’s elections, organized crime, and security challenges  Brookings Institution

Strategic Investments Can Drive Ecuador toward Resilient, Low-emissions Development - World Bank GroupStrategic Investments Can Drive Ecuador toward Resilient, Low-emissions Development  World Bank Group

What Ecuador’s election will mean for the region’s fight against organized crime - Atlantic CouncilWhat Ecuador’s election will mean for the region’s fight against organized crime  Atlantic Council

Ecuador’s presidential candidates clash in contentious debate - CGTN AmericaEcuador’s presidential candidates clash in contentious debate  CGTN America

‘I’m switched off’: frustration and fatigue as power cuts keep Ecuador in the dark - The Guardian‘I’m switched off’: frustration and fatigue as power cuts keep Ecuador in the dark  The Guardian

Ecuador votes in presidential election led by Daniel Noboa, Luisa Gonzalez - Al Jazeera EnglishEcuador votes in presidential election led by Daniel Noboa, Luisa Gonzalez  Al Jazeera English

Ecuador confirms charred bodies belong to four missing boys - Al Jazeera EnglishEcuador confirms charred bodies belong to four missing boys  Al Jazeera English

Trump’s Ecuadorian deportees: Returning to a country under the terror of organized crime - EL PAÍS USATrump’s Ecuadorian deportees: Returning to a country under the terror of organized crime  EL PAÍS USA

Convention on Cybercrime: Ecuador becomes the 77th Party and Peru signs the Second Protocol on electronic evidence - Council of EuropeConvention on Cybercrime: Ecuador becomes the 77th Party and Peru signs the Second Protocol on electronic evidence  Council of Europe

UNESCO and Ecuador make progress in measuring socio-emotional skills and comprehensive educational development - UNESCOUNESCO and Ecuador make progress in measuring socio-emotional skills and comprehensive educational development  UNESCO

We Express Solidarity with the Families and Territories in Esmeraldas who are Suffering One of the Worst Oil Spills in Ecuador’s History - Amazon FrontlinesWe Express Solidarity with the Families and Territories in Esmeraldas who are Suffering One of the Worst Oil Spills in Ecuador’s History  Amazon Frontlines

CNN follows police during drug raid in Ecuador - CNNCNN follows police during drug raid in Ecuador  CNN

Ecuador chooses a leader amid murder, blackouts and stagnation - The EconomistEcuador chooses a leader amid murder, blackouts and stagnation  The Economist