Though Ecuador may not be the first country that springs to mind when planning a trip to South America, it is a fascinating place that offers an inspiring range of destinations. A remarkably ...

Based on a February 2026 bulletin using 2025 data, this slideshow ranks cities with the highest reported homicide rates among urban areas of 300,000+ people and explains how travelers should read the ...

GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador (AP) -- Schools and stores sat shuttered, many people stayed home and soldiers roamed the streets of Ecuador's biggest cities Wednesday, the day after armed gang members who invaded ...

The US and Ecuador announced a joint military effort targeting drug trafficking and organized crime. These are the affected ...

Ecuador Tourism means postcard pretty scenery, cities, volcanoes, national parks and of course Galapagos islands. They are among the world famous tourism attractions there. There is however a dark or ...

QUITO (Reuters) -Police in Ecuador and Spain have arrested at least 30 people in simultaneous operations as part of an investigation into Albanian organized crime, the Ecuadorean attorney general's ...

Ecuador’s president has declared a state of emergency after one of the country’s most notorious gang leaders escaped from prison, followed by a violent uprising with explosions and the kidnapping of ...

When Ruth Harrison and Dan Phillips relocated from the US to Ecuador two years ago, their main goal was to enjoy a peaceful retirement. Life had other ideas. Just as the couple – who have chosen to ...

Retirees are stretching their dollars in South America. Five cities offer UNESCO heritage sites, quality health care, and ...

There are so many amazing reasons to move to Ecuador. If becoming an Ecuador expat is on your mind, you’ll find everything you need in this guide. Before you know it you could be living the simple ...

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