Ecuador reaches trade deal with China, aims to increase exports

Between January and October 2022, Ecuadorean non-oil exports to China totaled $4.9 billion.

4 January 2023

Leak in Ecuador state firm's gas pipeline ignites fire

Petroecuador faced another incident over the weekend at its "ITT" oil block.

18 November 2022

Ecuador indigenous community rejects mining on their land

The government and indigenous leaders are now working on a draft community consultation law.

19 November 2022

In Ecuador, party of slain presidential candidate picks fill-in

His replacement, Gonzalez, is an environmental activist who has not previously held public office.

13 August 2023

FBI team joins probe into Ecuador presidential candidate slaying

Six Colombian nationals have been charged with the murder and remain in custody.

14 August 2023

Ecuador nature reserve will take years to recover after oil exit

Abandoning the block could cost close to $500 million, according to Petroecuador.

20 September 2023

Why has Ecuador become so violent?

The government on Thursday said Villavicencio's killing was the work of foreign nationals in drug gangs.

11 August 2023

Ecuador president says country is at war

Schools were shut nationally, with classes taking place virtually.

11 January 2024