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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Ecuador on 'maximum alert' over alleged assassination plot - Times of IndiaEcuador on 'maximum alert' over alleged assassination plot  Times of India

Ecuador on ‘maximum alert’ after alleged assassination plot against President Daniel Noboa - Hindustan TimesEcuador on ‘maximum alert’ after alleged assassination plot against President Daniel Noboa  Hindustan Times

Ecuador on 'maximum alert' after govt foils alleged assassination plot against President Daniel Noboa - FirstpostEcuador on 'maximum alert' after govt foils alleged assassination plot against President Daniel Noboa  Firstpost

Watch: Mass shooting at Ecuador cockfighting arena leaves 12 dead - India TodayWatch: Mass shooting at Ecuador cockfighting arena leaves 12 dead  India Today

At least 12 killed in an attack in Ecuador's Manabi province - Deccan HeraldAt least 12 killed in an attack in Ecuador's Manabi province  Deccan Herald

Ecuador Gunmen Disguised As Military Personnel Open Fire At Cockfighting Arena, Kill 12 | Video- News18 - News18Ecuador Gunmen Disguised As Military Personnel Open Fire At Cockfighting Arena, Kill 12 | Video- News18  News18

President Noboa faces fraud allegations and death plot claims in Ecuador turmoil - WionPresident Noboa faces fraud allegations and death plot claims in Ecuador turmoil  Wion

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

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

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’s president wins election, rival calls for recount - Al JazeeraEcuador’s president wins election, rival calls for recount  Al Jazeera

Police arrests 4 after 12 people shot dead at cockfight in Ecuador’s Manabi province - The Indian ExpressPolice arrests 4 after 12 people shot dead at cockfight in Ecuador’s Manabi province  The Indian Express

Ecuador warns of potential assassination attempt against President Noboa but provides no evidence - theweek.inEcuador warns of potential assassination attempt against President Noboa but provides no evidence  theweek.in

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

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

12 Killed As Armed Men Open Fire At Cockfight in Rural Ecuador - Newsx12 Killed As Armed Men Open Fire At Cockfight in Rural Ecuador  Newsx

Incumbent Daniel Noboa Wins Presidential Polls in Ecuador Defeating Luisa Gonsalves - Daily ExcelsiorIncumbent Daniel Noboa Wins Presidential Polls in Ecuador Defeating Luisa Gonsalves  Daily Excelsior

Ecuador Oil Spill One Month On: Red Cross Distributes Over One Million Liters of Water and Calls for Increased Humanitarian Assistance - IFRCEcuador Oil Spill One Month On: Red Cross Distributes Over One Million Liters of Water and Calls for Increased Humanitarian Assistance  IFRC

Ecuador’s VP accuses president of ‘violating democracy’ in election win - The GuardianEcuador’s VP accuses president of ‘violating democracy’ in election win  The Guardian

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

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa wins re-election; opposition cries fraud - Business StandardEcuador's President Daniel Noboa wins re-election; opposition cries fraud  Business Standard

Ecuador’s President Noboa re-elected in vote seen as test of his ‘war on drugs’ - The GuardianEcuador’s President Noboa re-elected in vote seen as test of his ‘war on drugs’  The Guardian

Ecuador to deliver verdict on ‘war on drugs’ in knife-edge presidential runoff - The GuardianEcuador to deliver verdict on ‘war on drugs’ in knife-edge presidential runoff  The Guardian

Gunmen disguised as soldiers open fire on specators at cockfight in Ecuador, killing 12 unarmed people - CBS NewsGunmen disguised as soldiers open fire on specators at cockfight in Ecuador, killing 12 unarmed people  CBS News

Ecuador warns of potential assassination attempt against President Noboa but provides no evidence - The Washington PostEcuador warns of potential assassination attempt against President Noboa but provides no evidence  The Washington Post

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

Ecuador’s post-election fallout: Doubts, persecution, recognition, and international rejection - Peoples DispatchEcuador’s post-election fallout: Doubts, persecution, recognition, and international rejection  Peoples Dispatch

Daniel Noboa: Centre-right leader wins re-election in Ecuador - BBCDaniel Noboa: Centre-right leader wins re-election in Ecuador  BBC

World News in Brief: Gaza aid crisis worsens, South Sudan clashes, Ecuador oil spill update - UN NewsWorld News in Brief: Gaza aid crisis worsens, South Sudan clashes, Ecuador oil spill update  UN News

Mexico's Sheinbaum says country will not renew diplomatic relations with Ecuador - ReutersMexico's Sheinbaum says country will not renew diplomatic relations with Ecuador  Reuters

Ecuador opposition candidate, doubling down on fraud claims, loses coalition backing - ReutersEcuador opposition candidate, doubling down on fraud claims, loses coalition backing  Reuters

SFO charges Lloyd’s insurance broker over Ecuador bribery allegations - Financial TimesSFO charges Lloyd’s insurance broker over Ecuador bribery allegations  Financial Times

Daniel Noboa Re-elected In Ecuador’s 2025 Presidential Run-off - Adda247Daniel Noboa Re-elected In Ecuador’s 2025 Presidential Run-off  Adda247

Ecuador communities resist Canada-backed gold mine in sacred highlands - MongabayEcuador communities resist Canada-backed gold mine in sacred highlands  Mongabay

Ecuador ‘would love to have US forces’ helping in gang crackdown, president says - CNNEcuador ‘would love to have US forces’ helping in gang crackdown, president says  CNN

Violence-plagued Ecuador on alert over alleged assassination plot - South China Morning PostViolence-plagued Ecuador on alert over alleged assassination plot  South China Morning Post

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

Leftist Gonzalez slightly ahead in Ecuador presidential race, polls say - ReutersLeftist Gonzalez slightly ahead in Ecuador presidential race, polls say  Reuters

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

At least 12 killed in an attack in Ecuador’s Manabi province - ThePrintAt least 12 killed in an attack in Ecuador’s Manabi province  ThePrint

EU observers "categorically" reject Ecuador election fraud allegations - ReutersEU observers "categorically" reject Ecuador election fraud allegations  Reuters

UK insurer charged with bribery in Ecuador - GOV.UKUK insurer charged with bribery in Ecuador  GOV.UK

Here’s what to know about Ecuador’s election winner - CNNHere’s what to know about Ecuador’s election winner  CNN

Ecuador ‘open’ to US military taking ‘control’ of crackdowns on illegal operations, president says - CNNEcuador ‘open’ to US military taking ‘control’ of crackdowns on illegal operations, president says  CNN

Noboa says no doubt about his victory in Ecuador vote as rival demands recount - ReutersNoboa says no doubt about his victory in Ecuador vote as rival demands recount  Reuters

Mexico Won’t Renew Diplomatic Ties with Ecuador as Long as Daniel Noboa Remains in Office: President - Aztec ReportsMexico Won’t Renew Diplomatic Ties with Ecuador as Long as Daniel Noboa Remains in Office: President  Aztec Reports

Ecuador: transparent and well-organized election day that denies narratives of fraud, but with the need to tackle reforms. - EEASEcuador: transparent and well-organized election day that denies narratives of fraud, but with the need to tackle reforms.  EEAS

Lloyd’s Broker Charged Over Alleged Ecuador Bribes - Insurance JournalLloyd’s Broker Charged Over Alleged Ecuador Bribes  Insurance Journal

What in the World? - Foreign PolicyWhat in the World?  Foreign Policy

Incumbent Noboa wins Ecuador presidential vote, opposition claims fraud - Le Monde.frIncumbent Noboa wins Ecuador presidential vote, opposition claims fraud  Le Monde.fr

Daniel Noboa consolidates power in Ecuador as regional right wing gains momentum - CNNDaniel Noboa consolidates power in Ecuador as regional right wing gains momentum  CNN

Sheinbaum: No plans to reestablish diplomatic relations with Ecuador after ‘dubious’ election - Mexico News DailySheinbaum: No plans to reestablish diplomatic relations with Ecuador after ‘dubious’ election  Mexico News Daily

Secretary Rubio’s Call with Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Secretary Rubio’s Call with Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Ecuador Bonds Soar as Trump Ally Noboa Wins Key Runoff Vote - Bloomberg.comEcuador Bonds Soar as Trump Ally Noboa Wins Key Runoff Vote  Bloomberg.com

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa wins reelection - NPREcuador's President Daniel Noboa wins reelection  NPR

Support dwindles for leftist's call for Ecuador election recount - ReutersSupport dwindles for leftist's call for Ecuador election recount  Reuters

Ecuador’s Election Surprise - Foreign PolicyEcuador’s Election Surprise  Foreign Policy

Kenya, Ecuador, Romania, Indonesia, and Malaysia Allure International Tourists with Wildlife Tourism, Now Booming in Industry - Travel And Tour WorldKenya, Ecuador, Romania, Indonesia, and Malaysia Allure International Tourists with Wildlife Tourism, Now Booming in Industry  Travel And Tour World

Arsenal set their sights on signing twin brothers from Ecuador this summer - now.arsenalArsenal set their sights on signing twin brothers from Ecuador this summer  now.arsenal

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

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

A Tale of Two Countries: Bolivia’s EV Sales Are Booming Through A Gasoline Crisis, Whereas Ecuador’s EV Sales Are Also Booming Despite An Electricity Crisis - CleanTechnicaA Tale of Two Countries: Bolivia’s EV Sales Are Booming Through A Gasoline Crisis, Whereas Ecuador’s EV Sales Are Also Booming Despite An Electricity Crisis  CleanTechnica

Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa declared election winner as rival demands recount - CNNEcuador’s President Daniel Noboa declared election winner as rival demands recount  CNN

Ecuador's Noboa wins re-election, leftist rival calls for recount - France 24Ecuador's Noboa wins re-election, leftist rival calls for recount  France 24

Ecuador Sticks With Trump-Friendly President - Foreign PolicyEcuador Sticks With Trump-Friendly President  Foreign Policy

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

EU observers “categorically” reject Ecuador election fraud allegations - ThePrintEU observers “categorically” reject Ecuador election fraud allegations  ThePrint

Ecuador’s inconclusive election: Victory for Noboa or grotesque electoral fraud? - Peoples DispatchEcuador’s inconclusive election: Victory for Noboa or grotesque electoral fraud?  Peoples Dispatch

At least 11 killed at Ecuador cokfighting event - MercoPressAt least 11 killed at Ecuador cokfighting event  MercoPress

Ecuadorians head to polls on Sunday for a presidential runoff election - Vatican NewsEcuadorians head to polls on Sunday for a presidential runoff election  Vatican News

Ecuador warns of potential assassination attempt against President Noboa but provides no evidence - YahooEcuador warns of potential assassination attempt against President Noboa but provides no evidence  Yahoo

Ecuador expands port to boost perishable exports - FreshPlazaEcuador expands port to boost perishable exports  FreshPlaza

Ecuador will choose its next president on Sunday amid surging violence and crime - CNNEcuador will choose its next president on Sunday amid surging violence and crime  CNN

2025 Country Conditions: Ecuador - ReliefWeb2025 Country Conditions: Ecuador  ReliefWeb

How Noboa Avoided the Incumbency Trap - Foreign PolicyHow Noboa Avoided the Incumbency Trap  Foreign Policy

Noboa’s pricey photo-op: Ecuador’s president bets on Trump to boost his campaign - Peoples DispatchNoboa’s pricey photo-op: Ecuador’s president bets on Trump to boost his campaign  Peoples Dispatch

China congratulates Daniel Noboa for winning Ecuador presidential race - China DailyChina congratulates Daniel Noboa for winning Ecuador presidential race  China Daily

Ecuador's violence-hit coastal region focus of presidential candidates - ReutersEcuador's violence-hit coastal region focus of presidential candidates  Reuters

Gunmen Disguised as Soldiers Kill 12 People at Ecuador Cockfight - The Defense PostGunmen Disguised as Soldiers Kill 12 People at Ecuador Cockfight  The Defense Post

What to Know About Ecuador’s Presidential Election - The New York TimesWhat to Know About Ecuador’s Presidential Election  The New York Times

Mexico will not renew ties with Ecuador as long as Daniel Noboa is president: Mexican president - Anadolu AjansiMexico will not renew ties with Ecuador as long as Daniel Noboa is president: Mexican president  Anadolu Ajansi

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

EU observers reject election fraud allegations in Ecuador - bne IntelliNewsEU observers reject election fraud allegations in Ecuador  bne IntelliNews

What to know about Ecuador’s reelected President Noboa and his plans to fight crime - AP NewsWhat to know about Ecuador’s reelected President Noboa and his plans to fight crime  AP News

Plastic pollution cuts into fishers’ livelihoods in Ecuador and Peru - MongabayPlastic pollution cuts into fishers’ livelihoods in Ecuador and Peru  Mongabay

Ecuador’s President Wins Re-election in Nation Rocked by Drug Violence - The New York TimesEcuador’s President Wins Re-election in Nation Rocked by Drug Violence  The New York Times

UGT expresses concern for labor rights in Ecuador after Noboa’s victory - thediplomatinspain.comUGT expresses concern for labor rights in Ecuador after Noboa’s victory  thediplomatinspain.com

Ecuador's economy expected to grow 2.8% in 2025 after shrinking last year - BNamericasEcuador's economy expected to grow 2.8% in 2025 after shrinking last year  BNamericas

REACTION: Noboa Wins Ecuador’s Runoff Election - Americas QuarterlyREACTION: Noboa Wins Ecuador’s Runoff Election  Americas Quarterly

Ecuador's next president faces rampant drug violence and few resources to combat it - NPREcuador's next president faces rampant drug violence and few resources to combat it  NPR

Conservative President Noboa secures re-election in Ecuador - Euronews.comConservative President Noboa secures re-election in Ecuador  Euronews.com

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

Ecuador’s Election Sees President Accused of Drug Trade Ties - InSight CrimeEcuador’s Election Sees President Accused of Drug Trade Ties  InSight Crime

Gunmen disguised as soldiers kill 12 people at Ecuador cockfight - 24 News HDGunmen disguised as soldiers kill 12 people at Ecuador cockfight  24 News HD

Ecuador’s president meets Trump amid martial law elections and plans to deploy US troops - World Socialist Web SiteEcuador’s president meets Trump amid martial law elections and plans to deploy US troops  World Socialist Web Site

Daniel Noboa is reelected Ecuador’s president by voters weary of crime - AP NewsDaniel Noboa is reelected Ecuador’s president by voters weary of crime  AP News

Ecuador Re-Elects Leader Fighting War on Gangs Smuggling Cocaine to U.S. - WSJEcuador Re-Elects Leader Fighting War on Gangs Smuggling Cocaine to U.S.  WSJ

In Ecuador, Noboa Bets Big on Trump - Foreign PolicyIn Ecuador, Noboa Bets Big on Trump  Foreign Policy

President who declared war on Ecuador’s drug gangs is reelected - The Washington PostPresident who declared war on Ecuador’s drug gangs is reelected  The Washington Post

Daniel Noboa wins another term as Ecuador’s murder rate soars - The EconomistDaniel Noboa wins another term as Ecuador’s murder rate soars  The Economist

Mexico rules out restoring Ecuador ties after Noboa win - Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)Mexico rules out restoring Ecuador ties after Noboa win  Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)

China congratulates Noboa on re-election as president of Ecuador - XinhuaChina congratulates Noboa on re-election as president of Ecuador  Xinhua