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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UK Increases Travel Caution for Ecuador, Including Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Argentina, Paraguay, and More, Following Heightened Regional Instabilities and Severe Weather Events - Travel And Tour WorldUK Increases Travel Caution for Ecuador, Including Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Argentina, Paraguay, and More, Following Heightened Regional Instabilities and Severe Weather Events  Travel And Tour World

Ecuador Inks Deal with CNPC to Boost Offshore Natural Gas Production - ChemAnalystEcuador Inks Deal with CNPC to Boost Offshore Natural Gas Production  ChemAnalyst

How the Shuar of Ecuador are responding to climate change and environmental degradation - Dialogue EarthHow the Shuar of Ecuador are responding to climate change and environmental degradation  Dialogue Earth

AMERICA/ECUADOR - "I must be a missionary": Sister Maria Troncatti will be proclaimed a Saint during World Mission Sunday 2025 - Agenzia FidesAMERICA/ECUADOR - "I must be a missionary": Sister Maria Troncatti will be proclaimed a Saint during World Mission Sunday 2025  Agenzia Fides

Ecuador: The right to defend rights at risk under President Daniel Noboa's government - Front Line Defenders |Ecuador: The right to defend rights at risk under President Daniel Noboa's government  Front Line Defenders |

Ecuador signs offshore deal with CNPC to boost gas output - Upstream OnlineEcuador signs offshore deal with CNPC to boost gas output  Upstream Online

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 to present US$150mn highway initiative in September - BNamericasEcuador to present US$150mn highway initiative in September  BNamericas

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

jgstudio transforms public bathroom into undulating concrete installation in ecuador - Designboomjgstudio transforms public bathroom into undulating concrete installation in ecuador  Designboom

Ecuador’s first Indigenous university proves to be a big hit - The World from PRXEcuador’s first Indigenous university proves to be a big hit  The World from PRX

Ecuador Adopts First Artificial Intelligence (AI) Code of Ethics in a Public Institution - UNESCOEcuador Adopts First Artificial Intelligence (AI) Code of Ethics in a Public Institution  UNESCO

Ecuador News Round-Up No. 23: Noboa Enacts Controversial Laws in First Months of His New Administration - cepr.netEcuador News Round-Up No. 23: Noboa Enacts Controversial Laws in First Months of His New Administration  cepr.net

PACED in Ecuador: Visit to the San Camilo Hospice - eHospicePACED in Ecuador: Visit to the San Camilo Hospice  eHospice

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

Ecuador temporarily suspends Peruvian grape imports due to the presence of pesticides - FreshPlazaEcuador temporarily suspends Peruvian grape imports due to the presence of pesticides  FreshPlaza

Mexico Joins Spain, Germany, South Africa, Peru, Ecuador and More as Canada Issues Level 2 Travel Advisory for Summer and Fall 2025, Here’s Everything You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldMexico Joins Spain, Germany, South Africa, Peru, Ecuador and More as Canada Issues Level 2 Travel Advisory for Summer and Fall 2025, Here’s Everything You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

UNESCO fosters ethical dialogue on artificial intelligence in Ecuador - UNESCOUNESCO fosters ethical dialogue on artificial intelligence in Ecuador  UNESCO

Now Brazil Joins US, UK, Israel, Australia, and Ecuador in Driving Up Travel Costs With Explosive New Visa Fee Hikes - Travel And Tour WorldNow Brazil Joins US, UK, Israel, Australia, and Ecuador in Driving Up Travel Costs With Explosive New Visa Fee Hikes  Travel And Tour World

Ecuador homicides increase 40% in first seven months of 2025 - TradingViewEcuador homicides increase 40% in first seven months of 2025  TradingView

Ecuador nightclub shooting kills eight people - BBCEcuador nightclub shooting kills eight people  BBC

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

Devil’s Nose line reopens in Ecuador - International Railway JournalDevil’s Nose line reopens in Ecuador  International Railway Journal

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

Video: The Military is Going to Leave Ecuador’s Prisons – What Comes Next? - InSight CrimeVideo: The Military is Going to Leave Ecuador’s Prisons – What Comes Next?  InSight Crime

Sangay Volcano (Ecuador) Activity Update Aug 22, 2025 - Eruptive Activity Decreased - VolcanoDiscoverySangay Volcano (Ecuador) Activity Update Aug 22, 2025 - Eruptive Activity Decreased  VolcanoDiscovery

LDU Quito Vs Botafogo, Copa Libertadores 2025: Ecuadorian Side Seal Dramatic Comeback Victory - Outlook IndiaLDU Quito Vs Botafogo, Copa Libertadores 2025: Ecuadorian Side Seal Dramatic Comeback Victory  Outlook India

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

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

How This South American Capital Became a Fast-Rising Design Hotspot - VogueHow This South American Capital Became a Fast-Rising Design Hotspot  Vogue

Ecuador travel - Lonely PlanetEcuador travel  Lonely Planet

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

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

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

President Lula’s press statement on occasion of visit by President of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa — Planalto - www.gov.brPresident Lula’s press statement on occasion of visit by President of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa — Planalto  www.gov.br

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

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

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

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

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

6-year-old NYC public school student, mom deported to Ecuador, city officials say - CBS News6-year-old NYC public school student, mom deported to Ecuador, city officials say  CBS News

Ecuador’s new protected areas law sparks debate over security, development - MongabayEcuador’s new protected areas law sparks debate over security, development  Mongabay

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

Reventador Volcano (Ecuador) Activity Update Aug 22, 2025 - Continuing Eruption - VolcanoDiscoveryReventador Volcano (Ecuador) Activity Update Aug 22, 2025 - Continuing Eruption  VolcanoDiscovery

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

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

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 most wanted drug lord 'Fito' captured in 'underground bunker' - BBCEcuador's most wanted drug lord 'Fito' captured in 'underground bunker'  BBC

ICE deports 6-year-old girl and her mom to Ecuador after week in detention - The IndependentICE deports 6-year-old girl and her mom to Ecuador after week in detention  The Independent

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

Messi could join Argentina for two matches in September if hamstring holds up - USA TodayMessi could join Argentina for two matches in September if hamstring holds up  USA Today

Gunmen kill 7 people at pool hall in Ecuador weeks after massacre at another billiards hall - CBS NewsGunmen kill 7 people at pool hall in Ecuador weeks after massacre at another billiards hall  CBS News

Illegal mining and gold supply chains in Ecuador - Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC)Illegal mining and gold supply chains in Ecuador  Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC)

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

Appreciating the Natural Beauty of Ecuador – Without my Phone - Goshen CollegeAppreciating the Natural Beauty of Ecuador – Without my Phone  Goshen College

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

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

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

Toronto FC adds Ecuador midfielder Jose Cifuentes on loan from Scotland’s Rangers - Toronto StarToronto FC adds Ecuador midfielder Jose Cifuentes on loan from Scotland’s Rangers  Toronto Star

Toronto FC pick up Ecuador midfielder Jose Cifuentes on loan from Rangers - Waking The RedToronto FC pick up Ecuador midfielder Jose Cifuentes on loan from Rangers  Waking The Red

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

Manglaralto: New UNESCO Ecohydrology Demonstration Site in Ecuador - UNESCOManglaralto: New UNESCO Ecohydrology Demonstration Site in Ecuador  UNESCO

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

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

SolGold's Cascabel mine in Ecuador, likely to be worse than previously thought - Friends of the Earth AustraliaSolGold's Cascabel mine in Ecuador, likely to be worse than previously thought  Friends of the Earth Australia

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

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

Defending champion Botafogo knocked out of Copa Libertadores by Ecuador's Liga de Quito - Porterville RecorderDefending champion Botafogo knocked out of Copa Libertadores by Ecuador's Liga de Quito  Porterville Recorder

To Ecuador with Love: 'Women Wearing Shoulder Pads' Creator Gonzalo Cordova on His Wild New Adult Swim Show - Animation MagazineTo Ecuador with Love: 'Women Wearing Shoulder Pads' Creator Gonzalo Cordova on His Wild New Adult Swim Show  Animation Magazine

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

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

Ecuador Confirms Third Yellow Fever Case in 2025 - Vax-Before-TravelEcuador Confirms Third Yellow Fever Case in 2025  Vax-Before-Travel

Ecuadorian organizations reject mining project in Kimsakocha - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyEcuadorian organizations reject mining project in Kimsakocha  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

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

Secretary-General appoints Laura Melo of Portugal as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Ecuador - United Nations Sustainable Development GroupSecretary-General appoints Laura Melo of Portugal as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Ecuador  United Nations Sustainable Development Group

If Pedro Almodóvar made a film in Ecuador, this animated show would be it - Los Angeles TimesIf Pedro Almodóvar made a film in Ecuador, this animated show would be it  Los Angeles Times

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

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

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

A map, a myth and a pre-Incan lagoon: the man who brought water back to a drought-ridden town - The GuardianA map, a myth and a pre-Incan lagoon: the man who brought water back to a drought-ridden town  The Guardian

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

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

Ecuador’s Challenge: Rout Organized Crime Without Endangering Democracy - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceEcuador’s Challenge: Rout Organized Crime Without Endangering Democracy  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Defending champion Botafogo knocked out of Copa Libertadores by Ecuador's Liga de Quito - MSNDefending champion Botafogo knocked out of Copa Libertadores by Ecuador's Liga de Quito  MSN

Ecuador asks for military support against 'narcoterrorism' - dw.comEcuador asks for military support against 'narcoterrorism'  dw.com

Toronto FC adds Ecuador MF Jose Cifuentes on loan from Scotland's Rangers - TSNToronto FC adds Ecuador MF Jose Cifuentes on loan from Scotland's Rangers  TSN

Ecuador: Transit Visa Requirement for Visa Nationals Implemented - FragomenEcuador: Transit Visa Requirement for Visa Nationals Implemented  Fragomen

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

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

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

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: Yellow Fever Vaccination Required for Certain Travelers - FragomenEcuador: Yellow Fever Vaccination Required for Certain Travelers  Fragomen

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

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

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)

Me & My Travels with Roz Purcell: 'The Ecuadorian Amazon was incredible' - Irish ExaminerMe & My Travels with Roz Purcell: 'The Ecuadorian Amazon was incredible'  Irish Examiner

Toronto FC adds Ecuador midfielder Jose Cifuentes on loan from Rangers - Toronto SunToronto FC adds Ecuador midfielder Jose Cifuentes on loan from Rangers  Toronto Sun

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