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Ecuador enlists founder of Blackwater private army as ally in ‘war’ on crime

Daniel Noboa, who is seeking re-election as president, announces partnership with Trump supporter Erik Prince

The Guardian - US

Ecuador's Second Presidential Election of 2025

Incumbent Daniel Noboa and challenger Luisa González have different economic visions, but both support militaristic crime policies.

Reason

Ecuador Security Forces Given Blanket Amnesty In Cartel Fight

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa on Friday announced a preemptive amnesty for security forces fighting drug cartels in the violence-wracked port of Guayaquil, where 22 people were killed in clashes between rival gangs.

International Business Times

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Gang Gunfight In Ecuador Leaves 12 Dead

The toll was reported by the local police chief, Herbie Guamani, and a police source said the gunfight involved opposing factions of a gang called Los Tigerones, one of the most powerful in this formerly peaceful country.

Latin Times

Ecuador will seek foreign military aid to combat drug cartels as violence surges

The government of Ecuador has taken another step in its effort to gain help from foreign military forces to combat drug cartels and various organized crime groups

The Independent UK

Ecuador's Wild West Shows Limits Of Noboa's 'Iron Fist'

In a darkened military command center near the Peruvian border, eight Ecuadoran marines armed with rusting M4 rifles prepare for a patrol.

Latin Times

Ecuador's Wild West Shows Limits Of Noboa's 'Iron Fist'

On Ecuador's lawless southwest coast, drug gangs operate with impunity and terrified residents ask if their president's "iron fist" security policies are just words.

International Business Times

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In Ecuador's highlands, an Indigenous community faces choice between 2 candidates they don't trust

The two main candidates vying for Ecuador’s presidency never campaigned in Cochapamba

The Independent UK

Ecuador's President Noboa Faces Runoff Against Leftist Rival

Ecuador's upcoming run-off election between Noboa and González amidst security and economic challenges.

Top News

Ecuador election heads to runoff – Indigenous movement now holds key to the outcome

Ecuador’s presidential election will go to a second round after the current president, Daniel Noboa, and the candidate for the left-wing Revolución Ciudadana (RC) party, Luisa González, received nearly identical shares of the vote.

The Conversation

Ecuador’s presidential election goes to runoff after ‘statistical tie’

Daniel Noboa fails to achieve anticipated victory over leftist rival Luisa González, forcing them to repeat 2023’s election

The Guardian - UK

Ecuador Prepares For Presidential Runoff Amid Crime Concerns

Ecuador's crucial presidential runoff election between Noboa and González focuses on crime and corruption, with far-reaching implications for the nation.

Top News

Ecuador's Dueling Presidential Hopefuls

Ecuador's closer-than-expected presidential election is likely headed for an April runoff between two very different candidates who have faced each other three times already.

International Business Times

Ecuador's conservative incumbent and a leftist lawyer advance to presidential runoff

Ecuador will choose its next president in a presidential runoff election after conservative President Daniel Noboa and leftist lawyer Luisa González garnered enough votes Sunday to beat 14 other candidates

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Violence-hit Ecuador Chooses Next President

Some 14 million Ecuadorans will go to the polls Sunday to decide who will lead their violence-wracked Andean nation through its worst crisis in half a century.

Top News

Ecuador Prepares For Presidential Election Amid Security Crisis

Ecuadorian voters prepare to elect a new president amid a security crisis and economic challenges.

Latin Times

Gangs In Ecuador Are Allegedly Performing Human Sacrifices To 'Saint Death' As They Look For Protection

Gang members are turning to Santa Muerte to shield them from law enforcement and ensure the success of their operations.

International Business Times

A 50-year Crisis -- Ecuador's Next President Faces A Stern Test

In the throes of a bloody drug war, a shrinking economy and an acute energy crisis, Ecuadorans are remarkably optimistic about their country's future as they prepare to vote in Sunday election.

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Campaigning Ends As Violence-weary Ecuadorans Eye Sunday Vote

Ecuador's dueling presidential campaigns fell silent Friday, as a ban entered into force ahead of Sunday's keenly fought election.

Latin Times

Ecuador Presidential Candidates Sprint To Campaign Finish

Incumbent President Daniel Noboa and his leftist rival Luisa Gonzalez crisscrossed their equator-hugging Andean nation, holding final rallies ahead of a midnight deadline to halt campaigning.

The Guardian - US

Bukele-mania: El Salvador strongman’s crime clampdown excites regional right

Marco Rubio heaped praise on a president who has jailed thousands with few legal niceties – but can work his model work elsewhere in Latin America beset by gang violence?

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Ecuador Faces Critical Decision In Presidential Election Amid Rising Violence

Ecuador's upcoming presidential election is pivotal, with candidates Noboa and González offering contrasting visions amidst rising crime rates and politica...

International Business Times

Ecuador Presidential Candidates Sprint To Campaign Finish

Ecuador's dueling presidential hopefuls made a last-ditch pitch to late-deciding voters Thursday, wrapping a bitter campaign dominated by surging cartel violence and economic crisis.

The Guardian - US

‘Clear signs of authoritarianism’: Ecuador’s ‘iron fist’ leader seeks re-election

Voters go to polls on Sunday to give verdict on Daniel Noboa, whose crime crackdown has eroded human rights

Latin Times

Mexican President Responds To Ecuador's Tariffs: 'Sinaloa's Shrimp Are Tastier'

Ecuador announced it will impose a 27% tariff on all Mexican goods. However, fewer than 0.1% of all Mexican exports in 2023 went to the South American country

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