‘We are afraid’: Ecuadorians react to presidential candidate’s killingAl Jazeera speaks to people in Ecuador’s capital about Fernando Villavicencio’s killing and what’s next for the country.
‘We can’t get by’: Indigenous people keep up protests in EcuadorThousands of Indigenous people have joined national strike in Quito to demand government action on rising costs.
Traumatised families demand reforms after Ecuador prison riotsHundreds have died in a series of recent prison massacres, as critics say the government is neglecting its duty of care.
‘We are all suffering’: What’s going on inside Ecuador’s prisons?Hundreds have been killed in gang-linked riots this year, as experts say systemic problems plague country’s prisons.
How will Ecuador’s elections affect the future of the Amazon?Environmental issues have been largely ignored in lead-up to Sunday’s vote, raising concern from rainforest advocates.
Ecuador to vote amid economic crisis and widespread discontentEconomy and handling of COVID-19 pandemic figure largely on minds of voters ahead of February 7 presidential polls.
Coronavirus pandemic exposes inequality in Ecuador’s GuayaquilThe pandemic’s strain on the working class highlights deep divisions in economic power, analysts and residents say.
Indigenous race into Ecuador’s Amazon to escape coronavirusFearing repeat of history, Indigenous groups in Ecuador rush back to their territories in an attempt to escape COVID-19.
Ecuador: Protesters cautiously optimistic after deal with gov’tMany celebrate the return of fuel subsidies, but urge caution over plans to come up with new belt-tightening measures.
Ecuador unrest: Amazonian women denounce ‘state violence’Indigenous protesters accuse security forces of using excessive force as demonstrations continue for tenth day.