Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa used his State of the Union speech to pledge the extradition of criminals, highlighting his administration's anti-crime operations and economic progress, though critics raised concerns about potential abuses.
Presidents Gustavo Petro of Colombia and Daniel Noboa of Ecuador are escalating a diplomatic crisis, exchanging new accusations of drug trafficking ties and fostering violence amidst an ongoing tariff dispute.
Ecuador has recalled its ambassador from Colombia following comments made about Jorge Glas, marking the latest sign of escalating diplomatic tension between the right-wing government of Daniel Noboa and the left-wing government of Gustavo Petro.
Cuba has announced the closure of its embassy in Quito after Ecuador's government, led by Daniel Noboa, expelled Cuban diplomats, giving them 48 hours to leave without providing a specific explanation.
Under the government of Daniel Noboa, Ecuador is experiencing a gradual shift towards authoritarianism, characterized by a concentration of power and the weakening of checks and balances.
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa announced a new overnight curfew in nine of the country's 24 provinces to combat an ongoing wave of organized crime and drug trafficking.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro reported the discovery of 27 charred bodies near the border with Ecuador, leading to a conflict with Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa, who accused Petro of falsehoods, against a backdrop of ongoing gang activities in the region.
The Cuban diplomatic mission in Ecuador has left the country after the 48-hour deadline set by President Daniel Noboa's government expired, with reports of papers being burned before their departure.
A cartel boss has accused Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa of assassinating presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, while reports also link the president's family business to a major drug cartel.
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa's government announced it would lower tariffs on imports from Colombia from 100% to 75% following a phone conversation with far-right presidential candidate Paloma Valencia.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced his intention to sue Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa for slander. This follows comments made by Noboa that Petro deemed defamatory.
The Colombian president claimed there were 27 charred bodies on the border, drawing a denial from Daniel Noboa, who said narco-terrorist groups were being targeted
Ecuador's armed forces, supported by the US, bombed a camp of former FARC dissidents operating on the border with Colombia, according to the Ministry of Defense and President Daniel Noboa.
Ecuador's government, led by Daniel Noboa, has ordered its ambassador in Havana to return immediately, joining Washington's pressure by expelling the Cuban ambassador.