After facing violent protests in various cities, Ecuador imposed an emergency in three provinces. The decree enables the President to suspend civil rights.

Ecuador imposes an emergency in three provinces in response to violent protests

Ecuador's police on Tuesday detained the leader of the country's largest indigenous organization, Leonidas Iza, after he led blockades on several highways and other allegedly violent acts in protest against the government's economic policies.

Ecuadorean police detain indigenous leader, violence rises

In Ecuador, massive clashes broke out in several cities after police detained the leader of the country's largest indigenous organization. He was arrested after demonstrators across Ecuador blocked roads in protest against fuel prices and economic policies.

Violent protests erupt in Ecuador against govt's economic policies

After lifting heavy logs and rummaging through rocks, biologist Andrea Terán can finally say eureka! In her hands she has one of the two species of frog that are waging a unique legal battle against mining in Ecuador.

Two frogs are at the centre of a battle against mining in Ecuador

A clash between rival gangs in an Ecuadorian prison has left 44 inmates dead and another 100 prisoners managed to escape This comes just over a month after another deadly prison riot.

Ecuador Prison Riots: At least 44 in jail killed

Ecuador has announced a state of emergency in three provinces amid a rise in drug-related violence. Watch this report to know more.

Ecuador imposes emergency: 3 provinces under state of emergency, nearly 9000 personnels deployed

Ecuador imposes emergency: 3 provinces under state of emergency over rise in drug violence

At a time when some countries show total disregard for human rights, Ecuador has gone a step further by expanding the legal rights to cover wild animals, making the South American first in the world to introduce such a concept.

This country became the first in the world to give legal rights to wild animals

Uruguay and Ecuador secured their spots at the World Cup finals on Thursday, joining Brazil and Argentina as the automatic qualifiers from the South American group.

Uruguay, Ecuador seal 2022 FIFA World Cup spot in Qatar

In a bit of a historic moment, Ecuador's national assembly has now approved regulations that will allow women and girls to get easier access to abortion in cases of rape.

Legislators in Ecuador ease abortion rules

The oil spill due to a pipeline burst in Ecuador's Amazon region has resulted in leakage of almost 6,300 barrels of oil, as per information from company that owns the conduit.

Ecuador: Amazon oil spill measured to 6300 barrels of leakage

At least 26 people have been killed in a landslide in Ecuador. With the intense rescue operations underway for the last few days now, the mayor has announced that the number of missing people now stands at six.

Ecuador: landslide triggered by heavy rainfall kills at least 26 people

At least 24 people have been killed in what is being termed as the heaviest flooding in Ecuador. In two decades 20 people have gone missing and 47 people have been injured. Video footage shows water carrying stones, mud and debris down the streets in the Ecuadorian capital.

Ecuador: 24 people killed in Landslide, rescuers pull body from muds

According to the Ecuador's environmental ministry, an oil spill has reached a nature reserve and polluted a river that supplies water to the indigenous communities.

Ecuador oil spill reaches protected area, pollutes nature reserve

Brazil had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Ecuador in a remarkable World Cup qualifier on Thursday after Felix Torres` header 15 minutes from time canceled out an early Casemiro strike.

World Cup qualifier: Brazil held by Ecuador in action-packed encounter

Ecuador has become the first country to make COVID vaccine obligatory for children. This comes as a highly contagious Omicron wave is spreading in the country.

Ecuador becomes first country to make COVID vaccine obligatory

Ecuador has become the first country to make Covid vaccines mandatory for children as young as five years. "In Ecuador, vaccination against Covid-19 is declared compulsory," the health ministry said in a statement.

Ecuador becomes first country to mandate Covid vaccines for children from age of 5

COVID vaccine obligatory for children in Ecuador as cases spike

To decongest overcrowding in jails, Ecuadoran President Guillermo Lasso on Monday granted pardon to prisoners with serious illnesses and those jailed for minor traffic violations.

Ecuador President pardons some inmates to decongest jails after violence

Nearly 68 prisoners were killed and a dozen injured in overnight violence at Ecuador's Penitenciaria del Litoral prison, the government said on Saturday, in what has been characterized as fighting between gangs.

Ecuador prison violence leaves nearly 68 dead, a dozen injured

At least 68 prisoners have been killed more than 2 dozen injured in new fighting at an Ecuadorean prison. According to the govt officials, the disturbance was set off by a power vacuum following a gang leader's release.

Ecuador: At least 68 people dead in ghastly prison clash

The world athletics bronze medallist Alex Quinonez was brutally shot dead along with another person in a port city of Ecuador. The reason for the homicide is still under investigation.

Ecuador: People attend funeral of slain athlete

As Ecuador reels from its worst prison massacre, President, Guillermo Lasso, has proclaimed a state of emergency in the country, which is dealing with an increase in drug-related violence, and has ordered the mobilisation of police and military forces on the streets.

Ecuador declares emergency over drug violence, orders troops onto streets

Indigenous communities in Ecuador are taking on the government to protect the Amazon forest. Watch this report for more!

Indigenous communities in Ecuador sue government, fight to save Amazon forest

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