Ecuador has threatened to increase customs duties on Colombian goods from 50% to 100% next month, marking a new escalation in the political tensions between the two South American nations.

Solaris Resources has obtained a crucial permit in Ecuador, which will release $50 million in funding for its Warintza copper project.

Our writer travels to the eastern Andes in search of one of Ecuador’s most elusive birds I’m out of breath – and not just because I’m desperate to see one of Ecuador’s most elusive birds, the…

Quito's new subway system is transporting over 200,000 passengers daily, contributing to the revival of the city's historic center. The underground transit has brought new life to the areas above ground in Ecuador's capital.

Ecuador has declared a 60-day state of emergency, encompassing seven million people across the country's two largest cities, which grants police and armed forces the authority to enter homes without warrants and intercept communications.

Wilson Morocho-Necta, 33, has been charged in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Morristown, NJ, with ICE confirming his status as an illegal alien from Ecuador and a federal source identifying him as a fugitive.

A new report indicates that a site Brian Hegseth claimed was a US-bombed drug camp in Ecuador was, in fact, a dairy farm, debunking his assertion.

Ecuador's most wanted narcoterrorist, leader of 'Los Tiguerones,' has been found living freely in Catalonia, Spain, after being released by the Audiencia Nacional due to a lack of timely guarantees from Ecuador.

Mexican authorities have arrested an individual believed to be the mastermind behind the assassination of an Ecuadorian presidential candidate.

A leading figure in one of Ecuador's biggest drug-trafficking gangs has been arrested in Mexico City, officials say.

Angel Esteban Aguilar is suspected of masterminding the 2023 assassination of an Ecuadorian presidential candidate.

Mexican authorities have apprehended a suspect wanted in connection with the 2023 assassination of an Ecuadorian political candidate and have sent him to Colombia.

The leader of the Ecuadorian criminal group 'Los Lobos', known as 'Lobo Menor', has been arrested at Mexico City's international airport, as announced by Mexican Security Minister Omar García Harfuch.

Colombia's minister is examining with Ecuador whether sovereignty was violated in a recent border spat between the two South American nations.

The leaders of Colombia and Ecuador are in a dispute following a bomb being dropped near their shared border, escalating tensions between the two nations.

The Times photographed an unexploded munition in southern Colombia, near the Ecuadorean border. A high-stakes feud between both countries quickly ensued.

Gustavo Petro asegura que hay ”27 cuerpos calcinados” y que la explicación de Quito sobre los ataques “no es creíble”

The President of Colombia announced that Ecuador has launched air attacks on targets in southern Colombia, with details of the incident currently unknown.

Ecuador launches military offensive against narcos  The Observer

Ecuador has initiated a two-week series of anti-drug operations with support from the United States.

Citizens of the most violent-wracked provinces have been warned the government is "at war" with the gangs.

Ecuador has deployed 35,000 police and military personnel, with support from the United States, to combat rising crime, following a record 9,235 homicides in 2025.

A travel-oriented article explores Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, highlighting their volcanoes, colonial cities, and unique wildlife like marine iguanas, connecting them to the origins of evolution as studied by Humboldt and Darwin.

Ecuador has declared a state of emergency following severe floods caused by extreme rainfall, which have killed at least 11 people and displaced thousands. Widespread damage has been reported across most of the country.

Analyst Ermal Hasimja stated on “Kjo Javë” that to overthrow the government, opposition parties, like the new ones and the Democratic Party, must first improve themselves and then unite in a large front...

The FBI is set to open an office in Ecuador to collaborate with local police in investigating organized crime, as Ecuador faces a surge in violence related to the cocaine trade.

A new report compiles a list of countries where former President Trump authorized military action, noting Ecuador as the latest addition to this list.

(ANSA) - QUITO, 11 MAR - The Italian Ambassador to Ecuador, Giovanni Davoli, participated in the forum "Women leaders who transform territories" in Quito, organized by the Association of Ecuadorian Municipalities (Ame) as part of International Women's Day. The meeting brought together mayors, local authorities, and representatives of international organizations to discuss female leadership, gender equality, and territorial development. The ambassador reaffirmed Italy's commitment to promoting...

A new episode of 'Bez granica sa Andrejem' explores Ecuador, the only country in the world named after an imaginary line – the equator.

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.

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.

The U.S. and Ecuador carried out a joint operation targeting drug trafficking operations in the ‌South American country, authorities in both countries said on Friday, with the U.S.

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.

Cuba shuts its Quito embassy as Ecuador expels its diplomats  AP News

Colombian and US forces have collaborated to destroy five cocaine laboratories located near the border with Ecuador, as part of an ongoing anti-drug operation.

Donald Trump has found a new ally in Ecuador for his drug war efforts in Latin America.

The Ecuadorian government has ordered the Cuban ambassador and 22 embassy officials to leave the country within 48 hours.

The Trump administration has launched a military operation in Ecuador.

A joint military operation has been launched in Ecuador with US special forces reportedly advising Ecuadorian commands in anti-drug efforts.

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuador declared Cuba’s ambassador, Basilio Antonio Gutierrez, and his diplomatic staff “persona non grata” on Wednesday and gave them 48 hours to leave the South American country. Ecuador’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that the measure was adopted within the framework of international diplomatic law, but didn't say why they were forcing the diplomats to leave. The Vienna Convention allows countries to declare diplomatic personnel a persona non grata with

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.

Ecuador declares Cuba’s ambassador 'persona non grata,' orders mission to leave the country  Jamaica Gleaner

The Trump administration has launched a US military operation in Ecuador, drawing criticism regarding the increasing scope and deadly consequences of US anti-narcotics operations in Latin America.

The United States is joining an operation in Ecuador to combat 'narcoterrorism,' as the South American country faces an escalation of violence linked to drug trafficking and cartels.

The US Army is expanding its 'Operation Southern Spear' anti-drug smuggling efforts from the Caribbean to include Ecuador, working in cooperation with the South American nation.

The Netherlands assisted in dismantling an international drug trafficking network connected to the notorious Ecuadorian cartel Los Lobos, according to Europol.

Ecuadorian and US forces have launched joint operations against alleged terrorist organizations, targeting drug cartels in the South American country.

Ecuadorian and U.S. military forces have initiated a joint operation aimed at combating drug trafficking.

The United States and Ecuador will work together to combat Ecuadorian drug cartels.

Siekopai women on the Ecuador-Peru border are leading the resistance against the oil industry and other threats to protect the Amazon rainforest.

US armed forces have begun joint operations with Ecuadorian forces against 'foreign terrorist organizations' in Ecuador, targeting drug trafficking.

The United States and Ecuador have initiated a joint operation to combat drug trafficking, targeting what the US describes as designated terrorist organizations in the South American country.

The United States and Ecuador have announced joint actions to combat Ecuadorian drug trafficking rings, following an earlier commitment by the Ecuadorian president to work with the US and other allies.

An article discusses how the United States' control over Venezuela's oil industry poses a threat to Ecuador's already struggling oil sector.

The Italian ambassador to Ecuador, Giovanni Davoli, opened the First International Forum on Italian Anti-Mafia Security and Justice in Quito, discussing regional experiences from Argentina and Ecuador.

Ecuador's president has criticized Colombia as a trade war between the two neighboring countries continues to escalate.

Ecuador has announced a hike in tariffs on Colombian imports to 50% starting March 1, following an initial 30% tariff imposed earlier in February.

Four people were killed in an armed attack inside a house in the Alberto Maldonado neighborhood of Ecuador's coastal Guayas province early Wednesday. Preliminary reports indicate several hooded gunmen arrived at the scene.

Armed individuals wearing military-style uniforms killed seven people in a surprise raid on a farm in western Ecuador, police announced.

Lundin Gold has announced the sale of a silver stream from its Ecuador mine to LunR in a deal valued at C$670 million.

The Italian Ambassador to Ecuador, Giovanni Davoli, participated in a strategic working breakfast in Quito with various foreign chambers of commerce, organized by the Federati.

Futures, Global Markets Rise With US Markets Closed For President's Day Stocks gained, bitcoin tumbled and bonds steadied after Friday's cool CPI data reinforced expectations that the Fed will cut interest rates on multiple occasions this year. With US markets closed for the Presidents’ Day holiday and mainland China’s markets closed for Lunar New Year holidays, trading was muted on Monday. As of 9:00am ET, futures on the S&P 500 added 0.4% and Europe’s Stoxx 600 index rose 0.4% as banking shares rebounded from a sharp decline last week. German bunds and Treasury futures were steady after US yields touched the lowest since December on Friday. The path of US interest rates remains in focus following Friday’s slower-than-expected US inflation print as traders fully price a Fed cut in July and the strong chance of a move in June.   “The backdrop for equities is positive post CPI,” said Andrea Gabellone, head of global equities at KBC Securities. At the same time, there could be “more dispersion ahead as sentiment around key AI-exposed sectors is still very critical,” he added.  That sentiment was echoed by other strategists seeking to distinguish between AI losers and winners. A JPMorgan Chase & Co. team led by Mislav Matejka urged caution on stocks at risk of AI-driven “cannibalization,” including software, business services and media companies. Meanwhile, banks are developing baskets to capitalize on the divergence: as we first reported last Thursday, Goldman launched a new basket of software stocks that goes long firms that will benefit from AI adoption, while shorting the companies whose workflows could be replaced. With AI disruption rippling through markets, a lot will come down to earnings resilience, in particular in the US.  “When you look at the current earnings season, the companies are showing 13% of growth,” Nataliia Lipikhina, head of EMEA equity strategy at JPMorgan, told Bloomberg TV. “Overall, this is the reason why we continue to be positive on the S&P.” Later this week, traders will be watching for ADP private payrolls numbers on Tuesday and the minutes from the Fed’s January meeting on Wednesday for a fresh read on the economy. European stocks gained with bank shares rebounding, after posting their biggest weekly decline since April on worries about disruption from artificial intelligence. The basic resources sector lags, with Norsk Hydro among Europe’s worst performers as both Goldman Sachs and RBC downgrade the stock. Stoxx 600 rises 0.4% to 620.26 with 253 members down, 336 up, and 11 unchanged. Here are some of the biggest movers on Monday:  NatWest shares rise as much as 4%, the most since October, as Citi analyst Andrew Coombs raises his price target on the UK bank to a Street-high. Seraphim Space shares rise as much as 9.2%, briefly hitting a new all-time high, after the space tech investment firm said the valuations of its four largest holdings increased over the final months of 2025. AECI shares rally as much as 6.1%, the most since July, after the South African commercial-explosives maker shared improved 2025 headline earnings per share guidance. Orsted shares rise as much as 3.8% after analysts at Kepler raise the recommendation to buy from hold over the Danish renewable energy firm’s outlook, despite ongoing uncertainty for the industry in the US. Norsk Hydro shares fall as much as 4.4%, extending Friday’s 5.9% earnings-triggered drop, after being downgraded at Goldman Sachs and RBC over disappointments and pricing pressures in the Norwegian aluminum company’s downstream business. Galderma shares slip as much as 2.2% after naming Luigi La Corte as its new chief financial officer following the news back in July that Thomas Dittrich was departing. Pinewood Technologies shares tumble as much as 32%, the most since April 2024, after Apax Partners said on Friday it will not proceed with a possible cash offer for the car dealership software provider. FlatexDEGIRO shares drop as much as 7.2% after BNP Paribas downgraded the online brokerage firm to neutral from outperform, saying the price reflects too much optimism about its market position in Germany. Maurel & Prom shares slump as much as 12%, pulling back after ending last week at a 2015-high, after announcing it is not currently authorized to resume oil and gas operations in Venezuela. Barratt Redrow shares fall as much as 3.7%, leading a drop in British homebuilders after Rightmove said house prices are stalling. Asian stocks slipped for a second day, led by declines in Japan as traders booked profits after last week’s post-election rally. Several markets were closed or held shortened trading sessions for the Lunar New Year holiday. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index was down 0.1%. Japan’s Topix Index fell 0.8%, with Mizuho Financial Group Inc. and Toyota Motor Corp. among the companies contributing to the index’s losses.In Hong Kong, AI model developer Minimax Group Inc. surged as much as 30% to more than four times its original listing price, while competitor Knowledge Atlas JSC Ltd. ended 4.7% higher. The market will be closed until Thursday. As investors across the region begin to reevaluate their bets on its artificial-intelligence-driven rally, traders in Japan cashed in gains driven by expectations of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s proactive spending policies last week.Trading in Singapore ended early Monday and will be shut until Wednesday. Equity markets in mainland China, South Korea, Indonesia and Vietnam were closed.  In FX, the yen is the notable mover in currencies, weakening 0.5% against the dollar and pushing USD/JPY back above 153. The offshore yuan is one of the better performers against the greenback. The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index rises 0.1%. There is no cash trading in Treasuries due to the Presidents’ Day holiday. European government bonds are little changed In commdities, gold dipped below $5,000 an ounce, as traders booked profits from a gain in the previous session. Bitcoin tried anf ailed to stage a modest rebound; it last traded around $68,275 after posting its fourth consecutive weekly loss, with the cryptocurrency struggling to find clear direction as a weekend rally fizzled once the momentum ignition algos emerged.  WTI crude futures tread water near $62.90 a barrel.  Top Headlines President Trump said there will be voter ID rules in the mid-term elections this year, whether Congress approves it or not, and they will present a legal argument in an Executive Order. Furthermore, Trump said he has searched the depths of legal arguments not yet articulated nor vetted on this subject, and they will be presenting an irrefutable one in the very near future. Iran says potential energy, mining and aircraft deals on table in talks with US: RTRS Pentagon threatened to cut its ties with Anthropic over the company’s insistence that some limitations are kept on how the military uses its AI models: RTRS UK eyes rapid ban on social media for under 16s, curbs to AI chatbots: RTRS Rampant AI Demand for Memory Is Fueling a Growing Chip Crisis: BBG Warner Bros. Weighs Reopening Sale Negotiations With Paramount: BBG Companies Are Replacing CEOs in Record Numbers—and They’re Getting Younger: WSJ Europe aims to rely less on US defence after Trump's Greenland push: RTRS DOJ Tells Lawmakers Epstein File Redactions Complied With LawL BBG For College Applicants, Pressure to Make Summers Count Has Gotten Even Worse: WSJ Fed's Goolsbee (2027 voter) said on Friday that they are still seeing pretty high services inflation, and he hopes they have seen the peak impact of tariffs, while he added that the job market has been steady, with only modest cooling.  The Break Is Over. Companies Are Jacking Up Prices Again: WSJ Trade/Tariffs USTR Greer said the US and Ecuador expect to sign a trade agreement in the coming weeks. China will waive import value-added taxes on selected seeds, genetic resources, and police dogs through to 2030 to increase agricultural competitiveness and breeding capacity. It was also reported that China will grant zero-tariff access to 53 African nations from May 1st, according to Bloomberg. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his French and German counterparts that China and the EU are partners, not rivals, while he added that China and the EU should manage differences, deepen practical cooperation and work together on global challenges. A more detailed look at global markets courtesy of Newsquawk APAC stocks began the week in the green but with gains limited following a lack of major fresh catalysts from over the weekend and amid thinned conditions owing to holiday closures in the region and North America. ASX 200 traded marginally higher with upside led by tech, although gains are capped by underperformance in the utilities, mining, materials and resources sectors, while participants also digested a slew of earnings releases. Nikkei 225 traded indecisively with the index constrained by disappointing Japanese preliminary Q4 GDP data, which showed the economy returned to growth but failed to meet expectations with GDP Q/Q at 0.1% (exp. 0.4%), and annualised GDP at 0.2% (exp. 1.6%). Hang Seng finished higher in a shortened trading session on Chinese New Year's Eve but with upside limited by tech weakness amid some confusion after the Pentagon added several companies including Baidu, Cosco, BYD, Huawei, Nio, SMIC, Tencent, and more to a list of Chinese firms aiding the military on Friday, but then withdrew the updated list shortly after it was posted. Furthermore, price action was also restricted by the closure of mainland markets and the absence of stock connect flows, which will remain shut for more than a week. US equity futures kept afloat in quiet trade amid the absence of drivers and participants. European equity futures indicate a mildly positive cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures up 0.1% after the cash market closed with losses of 0.4% on Friday. Asian Headlines Chinese President Xi called for the anchoring of economic growth around domestic demand as its main driver, in a speech during a key policy meeting late last year that was released on Sunday. China is to establish a permanent financial support framework to promote rural revitalisation and prevent a slide back into poverty, which represents a shift from transitional aid to long-term support. China’s market regulator summoned major online platform companies on Friday, including Alibaba, Douyin and Meituan, while it directed them to comply with laws and regulations, and rein in promotional practices, according to Bloomberg. US Secretary of State Rubio and Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi reaffirmed their commitment to deepen bilateral ties. Disney (DIS) sent a ‘cease and desist’ letter to ByteDance over Seedance 2.0 and alleged that ByteDance has been infringing on its IP to train and develop an AI video generation model without compensation, according to Axios. It was later reported that ByteDance said it would curb its AI video app following Disney's legal threats, according to the BBC. RBI tightened rules for loans provided to brokers and proprietary firms in an effort to reduce market speculation FX DXY eked slight gains in rangebound trade after a lack of major catalysts and with US participants away on Monday. EUR/USD was little changed amid the absence of any major macro catalysts and with light newsflow from the bloc, while comments from ECB President Lagarde and news that the ECB is to make its repo backstop available to other central banks across the world, did little to spur price action. GBP/USD held on to most of Friday's spoils but with price action contained by resistance around 1.3650 and following comments from BoE's Mann that the UK economy is sluggish and tepid, with consumers spending less due to being scarred by high inflation. USD/JPY edged higher and returned to above the 153.00 level in the aftermath of the weaker-than-expected preliminary Q4 GDP data for Japan. Antipodeans were mixed with little fresh macro drivers and a lack of tier-1 data from either side of the Tasman. Fixed Income 10yr UST futures traded little changed and held on to last week's spoils after returning above the 113.00 level in the aftermath of the softer US inflation data, while price action was contained to start the week by the closure of US cash markets for Washington's Birthday. Bund futures lacked demand in the absence of any major catalysts and with light newsflow from the bloc. 10yr JGB futures were marginally higher following disappointing preliminary GDP data for Q4, but with gains limited after failing to sustain a brief reclaim of the 132.00 level. Commodities Crude futures were rangebound amid light energy-specific newsflow from over the weekend and after last Friday's indecisive performance, where attention was on a source report that noted OPEC+ is leaning towards resuming oil output hikes from April, but with no decision made. Slovak PM Fico said he has information that the Druzhba pipeline has been fixed after damage in Ukraine, although he believes that supplies to Hungary and Slovakia have become a part of political blackmail. Spot gold took a breather after edging higher in the aftermath of the recent softer-than-expected US inflation data, with price action also contained by the holiday closures across Asia and North America. Copper futures were subdued, with their largest buyer away for more than a week due to the Chinese New Year/Spring Festival holiday. Texas venture-backed startup Hertha Metal vowed mass production of steel with 25% cost savings, which could reduce US reliance on imports. Geopolitics: Middle East US military is preparing for potential operations against Iran that could last for weeks if US President Trump orders an attack and the US fully expects Iran to retaliate, according to sources cited by Reuters. US President Trump told Israeli PM Netanyahu during a meeting in December that he would support Israel striking Iran’s ballistic missile program if the US and Iran are not able to reach a deal, according to CBS. Iran confirmed that indirect talks between the US and Iran will resume in Geneva on Tuesday under the mediation of Oman, while Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi left for Geneva on Sunday. Iranian diplomat said Iran is open to nuclear deal compromises if the US discusses lifting sanctions, while it was also reported that Iran said potential energy, mining and aircraft deals are on the table in talks with the US. Israel’s cabinet approved the proposal to register West Bank lands as ‘state property’, while Palestinians condemned the ‘de facto annexation’ which Peace Now said likely amounts to a ‘mega land grab’. Geopolitics: Ukraine US President Trump said on Friday that Ukrainian President Zelensky is going to have to get moving and that Russia wants to get a deal. US Secretary of State Rubio said they don’t know if Russia is serious about finding an end to the war in Ukraine and will continue to test it, while it was reported that he met with Ukrainian President Zelensky on security and deepening defence and economic partnerships. Ukrainian drones targeted Russia’s Taman seaport and fuel tanks in the Black Sea region. UK and European allies were reported on Friday to be weighing seizing Russian shadow fleet ships and tightening curbs on Russia's economy. French Foreign Minister Barrot said some G7 nations have expressed a willingness to proceed with a maritime services ban on Russian oil, which they hope to include in the 20th sanctions package that they are actively preparing. Geopolitics: Other European Commission President von der Leyen said that they face the very distinct threat of outside forces trying to weaken their union, while she added that mutual defence is not an optional task for the European Union; it is an obligation within their own treaty, and it is their collective commitment to stand by each other in case of aggression. Pentagon said the US military struck an alleged drug cartel boat in the Caribbean, which killed three people. DB's Jim Reid concludes the overnigt wrap I hope you all had a good weekend. To stay in Winter Olympics mood the family watched "Cool Runnings" last night. I haven't seen it for 32 years. Please don't tell anyone but I had a few tears in my eyes at the end. I blamed it on the hay fever that has now started. There will be a lot of tears out there in markets for other reasons at the moment. Just two weeks ago, the idea of AI-driven disruption still felt like an abstract, almost academic thought experiment—something we could safely revisit once we had clearer evidence of how AI would be deployed and integrated across the economy. Fast forward 14 days, and markets have wiped out well over a trillion dollars of global equity value on the fear that AI could fundamentally reshape business models and compress profitability across a wide range of industries, including software, legal services, IT consulting, wealth management, logistics, insurance, real estate brokerage and commercial real estate. Some of the sell off in “old economy” sectors feels overdone to me. But as I argued in our 2026 World Outlook back in November, the real challenge is that even by the end of this year we still won’t have enough evidence to identify the structural winners and losers with confidence. That leaves plenty of room for investors’ imaginations—both optimistic and pessimistic—to run wild. As such big sentiment swings will continue to be the order of the day. My instinct is that the reaction in things like commercial real estate, for example, has been particularly exaggerated. Markets seem to be extrapolating a scenario in which vast numbers of white collar workers are made redundant almost overnight, leading to a dramatic collapse in office demand. If that view turns out to be correct, we’ll be facing societal challenges far larger than anything currently being priced into equities. While trying to catch a falling knife may be too risky for many, beginning to cushion the descent could be sensible in many old economy sectors. Markets can’t sustain a disruption narrative across multiple sectors for months or quarters without concrete evidence — and that evidence is likely to take much longer to emerge. Fascinating times. As for this week, today is a US holiday but inflation will remain in the spotlight at a global level after Friday's slightly softer US CPI which helped contribute to a decent rates rally to end the week. Prints are due in the US (PCE - Friday), the UK (Wednesday), Canada (Tuesday) and Japan (Friday). Other economic highlights will include the FOMC minutes (Wednesday), Q4 GDP in the US (Friday), as well as the global flash PMIs (Friday). Earnings reports will feature Walmart (Thursday), Nestlé (Thursday) and BHP (today). It's the earnings calm before next week's Nvidia storm. In the US, this holiday shortened week (President's Day today) features a data calendar dominated by releases that were pushed back by last year’s government shutdown. The most consequential updates will land on Friday, when the advance estimate of Q4 GDP arrives alongside December’s personal income and consumption figures—key inputs for shaping expectations for the early part of this year. For markets assessing the underlying pulse of demand heading into 2026, private final sales to domestic purchasers (PFDP) will carry more weight than the headline GDP print. This indicator—closely monitored by Fed Chair Powell—is expected by our economists to slow to 2.0% from 2.9% in Q3, though risks appear tilted upward. One swing factor: Wednesday’s durable goods report, where modest gains outside of transportation could soften the deceleration. On the consumer front, real PCE growth is expected to cool to 2.5% after two quarters of outsized strength but should still signal ample momentum heading into the new year. Friday’s income and spending report will also offer the latest reading on core PCE, the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge. Our economists expect another 0.4% monthly increase for December, lifting the year over year rate to 2.9%. Updated seasonal factors from last week’s CPI release suggest some mild downward pressure on inflation trends in the second half of 2025. Still, January’s CPI data, although softer than we anticipated, do not translate into equivalent relief for core PCE—in fact, our team currently sees another 0.4% gain for January's release (delayed until March 13th). Depending on the strength of medical services, airfare, and portfolio management components in the upcoming PPI report, a 0.5% monthly rise cannot be ruled out, which would push the year over year rate toward 3.1%. So don't get too excited about the softer CPI last week and the huge rates rally. Additional releases this week will help clarify whether recent severe winter weather has disrupted factory sector activity. January industrial production, due Wednesday, should benefit from a jump in utility output, while weather effects may weigh on the Empire State Survey tomorrow and the Philadelphia Fed survey on Thursday. Labor market data will also be in focus, particularly Thursday’s jobless claims, which line up with the survey week for the February employment report. As our economists have pointed out, private nonfarm job gains have averaged 103k over the past three months, slightly above the pace at this point in 2025 and matching the start of 2024. See their latest US employment chartbook here. This week will also feature a dense lineup of Federal Reserve speakers which you can see alongside all the key global data in the day-by-day week ahead calendar at the end as usual. Moving away from the US, inflation will also be in focus in Japan (Friday) and Canada (tomorrow). For the former, our Chief Japan Economist sees the January nationwide CPI showing a slowdown in both core CPI inflation ex. fresh food to 2.1% YoY (+2.4% in December) and core-core CPI inflation ex. fresh food and energy to 2.7% (+2.9%). Also important will be the global flash PMIs due on Friday as a health check on global growth. In Europe, the spotlight will be on UK inflation (Wednesday), with labour market data due tomorrow and retail sales on Friday. Our UK economist expects headline CPI inflation to drop to 3.0% YoY (3.4% in December) and core CPI also landing at 3.0% YoY (3.2% YoY). See more in his full preview here. In terms of key rate decisions, the RBNZ are expected to remain on hold on Wednesday. Finally, the Munich Security Conference wrapped up over the weekend, where key topics included Ukraine, Russia, and the fate of Greenland. And while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s speech was nothing like Vice President JD Vance’s at last year’s conference, which triggered a “wake-up” call for European leaders, Rubio reiterated the administration’s view that Europe needed to leave behind its focus on energy policies, trade and mass migration. Recapping last week now, the tech volatility that has dogged markets since the start of the month broadened into a far more indiscriminate sell-off. The trough came on Thursday, marked by a sharp drop in software stocks, but the weakness extended well beyond tech. Companies across wealth management, real estate and financials suffered double digit declines, underscoring how widespread the pullback has become. Market breadth confirmed this shift as the equal weighted S&P 500 fell -1.37% on Thursday, though it managed to finish the week up +0.29% (+1.04% on Friday). Ultimately, the sell-off left the major US indices on the back foot: the S&P 500 slipped -1.39% (+0.05% on Friday), the Nasdaq lost -2.10% (-0.22% on Friday), and the Magnificent 7 slid -3.24% (-1.11% on Friday). Although the AI scare dominated sentiment, a heavy slate of US data also shaped the market narrative. Early in the week, softer prints—including flat December retail sales, a dovish Q4 Employment Cost Index, and slower Q4 growth expectations from the Atlanta Fed—pushed Treasury yields lower across the curve. That picture shifted midweek after a stronger than expected January jobs report, which delivered the largest gain in nonfarm payrolls (+130k vs. +65k expected) since December 2024 and reinforced confidence that the US economy carried solid momentum into 2026. Then on Friday, January CPI came in below expectations, adding another dovish note. Although the data offered mixed signals at times, the overall takeaway was sufficiently dovish for traders to increase the number of expected rate cuts by December 2026 to 63.4bps (+7.7bps on the week). This helped drive the largest weekly drop in the 10 year Treasury yield since August 2025, down -15.8bps (-5.0bps on Friday) to 4.05%. The 2 year yield also moved sharply lower, falling -8.9bps to 3.41% (-4.8bps on Friday), its lowest level since 2022. European markets, meanwhile, delivered a comparatively resilient performance. The STOXX 600 (+0.09%, -0.13% Friday), DAX (+0.78%, +0.25% Friday) and FTSE 100 (+0.74%, +0.42% Friday) all posted modest gains for the week. European sovereign bonds rallied as well, with the 10 year bund yield dropping -8.7bps—its steepest weekly decline since April 2025. That move was outpaced by gilts, which fell -9.8bps (-3.6bps on Friday) despite a sharp early week sell-off triggered by renewed questions surrounding Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s position. Elsewhere, performance was mixed. Brent crude edged down -0.44% (+0.34% on Friday), while gold extended its upward run, rising +1.56% (+2.43% on Friday). Will London’s half term week finally give us a quiet week in 2026? You’d probably have to guess at ‘unlikely’. Tyler Durden Mon, 02/16/2026 - 09:40

Italian Ambassador Giovanni Davoli attended the annual meeting of the 'Sembrar' Foundation in Ecuador, expressing gratitude to the Italian volunteers for their work.

The Coast Guard seized over 4,500 pounds of cocaine, valued at $34 million, from a suspected narco-terrorist vessel off the coast of Ecuador as part of Operation Pacific Viper.

Ecuador's President is reportedly turning to former President Trump for assistance in implementing his 'law and order' political agenda, indicating a potential collaboration on governance strategies.

Ecuador's President has stated that US troops could potentially assist in confronting drug gangs within the country. This declaration signals a possible escalation in international cooperation to combat organized crime in Ecuador.

A leaked recording suggests that the US government and Ecuadorean authorities are conspiring to fabricate drug trafficking charges against Colombian President Gustavo Petro after he leaves office.

A dispute escalated into a shooting near a school in Kirchberg BE, Switzerland, leaving one person with multiple gunshot wounds and prompting residents to express concern over increasing crime.

The U.S. military and Ecuador claimed to have destroyed an armed group's training camp, but a New York Times investigation revealed the target was actually a dairy farm in a local village.

A Lockheed Martin Hercules C-130 transport plane belonging to the Colombian military crashed upon takeoff in Puerto Leguizamo, near the southern border with Ecuador, with approximately 80 soldiers onboard feared dead.

Molecular technology has revealed that nearly 47.42% of corvina samples collected from various markets in Ecuador contain shark meat, indicating widespread food mislabeling.

Mexican security officials announced Wednesday that the accused Ecuadorian crime boss had been arrested in Mexico City's Polanco neighborhood. The post Mexico arrests alleged mastermind behind…

Officials believe the man - known as Lobo Menor - is linked to the killing of Fernando Villavicencio in 2023.

A leading member of Ecuador's 'Los Lobos' criminal organization, known as 'Lobo Menor,' has been arrested at Mexico's international airport, with an international arrest warrant issued against him.

The leader of Los Lobos, one of Ecuador's largest drug gangs, has been arrested in Mexico. The individual was wanted in connection with the assassination of a presidential candidate and reportedly attempted to flee using false documents.

Mexican authorities have announced the arrest of a leader from an Ecuadorian drug cartel, though further details about the individual or the operation were not immediately available.

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 leaders of Colombia and Ecuador sparred Tuesday over allegations that the Ecuadoran bombing of suspected criminal hideouts near their shared border had spilled into Colombian territory.

Ecuador has deployed 75,000 troops and launched anti-cartel missile strikes in a major offensive, while neighboring Colombia has warned that it is being bombed amidst the escalating conflict.

Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro said Monday that evidence suggests Ecuador’s armed forces are carrying out cross-border air strikes.

Colombian President Petro has accused Ecuador of bombing targets in southern Colombia and vowed to investigate the incidents to 'prevent a war', noting that Ecuador's President Noboa is a close ally of US President Trump.

Colombia's President Petro has accused Ecuador of launching a bomb, an allegation made amidst an ongoing trade war between the two countries that began with Ecuador imposing a 'security tax' on Colombian imports.

Ecuador, with support from the United States, has initiated a two-week anti-drug operation against criminal gangs, deploying 75,000 police and soldiers and imposing a curfew in areas most affected by drug-related violence.

Videos showing accused child exploitation suspect Luisa Espinoza dancing freely in 2026 have sparked widespread outrage in Ecuador.

Ecuadorian authorities initiated a two-week operation to combat drug trafficking, supported by the United States. The operation includes strict curfews in certain areas of the Latin American country.

A Spanish priest, Alfonso Avilés, died in Ecuador while attempting to save an altar boy from drowning. A local priest also died in the incident.

The Trump Administration has finalized a trade agreement with Ecuador aimed at reducing tariffs between the two nations.

Five people were killed in an armed attack in the southern Ecuadorian province of El Oro. The victims were traveling in their vehicle when they were stopped and shot by unidentified attackers.

Ecuador's Interior Minister John Reimberg has warned residents in four provinces to obey a curfew to avoid 'collateral damage' as the country prepares for an attack on its 'criminal economy', with backing from former US President Trump.

Ecuador readies a major offensive on criminal groups with US logistical support

(ANSA) - QUITO, 10 MAR - The Italian ambassador to Ecuador, Giovanni Davoli, opened the "Va' Sentiero" exhibition in Quito.

The Ecuadorian military recently discovered a 35-meter-long narco-submarine hidden in a swamp within the Cayapas-Mataje reserve, near the border with Colombia.

A criminal group led by Vukašin Vojinović allegedly smuggled 272 kilograms of cocaine from Ecuador over two months, selling it for over 7.6 million euros, with prominent figures like Ljubo Milović and Radoje Zvicer reportedly involved.

Ecuador and the United States conducted a joint military operation to dismantle drug trafficking networks in the South American country, according to authorities from both nations.

Dutch customs officials seized 400 kilograms of cocaine hidden among bananas on a ship from Ecuador during a control check at the port of Vlissingen.

The militaries of the US and Ecuador have jointly bombed a drug trafficker camp located near the Colombia border.

The alleged victim could also speak English, police said

Trump has a new ally in his drug war in Latin America: Ecuador  The Times

Former President Trump has identified Ecuador as a new partner in his administration's efforts to combat drug trafficking in Latin America.

Giorgio Silli, Secretary General of the Italian-Latin American Institute, and Italian Ambassador Giovanni Davoli met with Ecuador's Deputy Minister of Public Security, Jorge Rivadeneira, in Rome to discuss security matters.

The United States has initiated a military operation in Ecuador aimed at combating drug trafficking, according to reports.

The government of Ecuador announced the expulsion of Cuba's ambassador in Quito, Basilio Gutiérrez, and all other members of the diplomatic mission, giving them 48 hours to leave the country.

Cuba's Ambassador to Ecuador Basilio Gutierrez and his diplomatic staff were given 48 hours to leave Quito.

Ecuador Expels All Cuban Embassy Staff Ahead of Trump Summit  Bloomberg.com

Ecuador declares Cuba’s ambassador 'persona non grata,' orders mission to leave the country  AP News

Ecuador has declared Cuba's ambassador and his diplomatic staff persona non grata, ordering them to leave the country within 48 hours.

US launches military operations in Ecuador amid ongoing Iran War  Geo News

The United States has initiated operations in Ecuador, though specific details about the nature of these operations are not provided in the report.

Ecuadorian and American forces have initiated joint operations targeting drug cartels, focusing on suppressing drug trafficking through intelligence sharing and operational coordination.

U.S. Special Forces are advising and supporting Ecuadorian commandos in raids across the country targeting suspected drug shipment facilities and other drug-related sites.

An international drug trafficking network linked to the Ecuadorian cartel Los Lobos has been dismantled, leading to 16 arrests in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Ecuador, with assistance from the US.

Europol supported law enforcement from Belgium, Ecuador, and the Netherlands in dismantling a major international drug trafficking network linked to the Ecuadorian cartel 'Los Lobos', seizing four tons of drugs transported in fruit containers.

Military forces from Ecuador and the United States have initiated joint operations against designated terrorist organizations in Ecuador to combat narcoterrorism, as announced by the US Southern Command.

U.S. and Ecuadorian forces have initiated joint operations targeting suspected narco-terrorists in Ecuador, marking a new partnership to combat drug trafficking.

US, Ecuador Launch Operation Against ‘Terrorist Organizations’  Bloomberg

Italian magistrate Giovanni Tartaglia Polcini was honored by Ecuador's Minister of Foreign Affairs for his dedication to fighting crime during a ceremony in Quito.

Drug trafficking is transforming the Los Ríos and El Oro regions of Ecuador into zones plagued by homicides, kidnappings, and extortion, as crime moves from coastal areas inland.

Sheikh Khaled has secured several bilateral deals with Ecuador during an official visit, strengthening ties between the two nations.

Ecuador has authorized the extraction of raw materials on the Galapagos Islands.

Ecuador's national assembly has given its approval to a reform of the country's mining sector.

Giant tortoises have been released into the wild on Floreana Island in Ecuador's Galapagos Archipelago, with the aim of helping to restore the unique ecosystem of the remote island.

Seven individuals were shot to death on a ranch in Ecuador, according to police reports.

The author went to Africa during her gap year. Courtesy of Ashleigh N. DeLuca When I was 17, I took a gap year and traveled to Gambia, Namibia, and Ecuador. The trip taught me practical skills, like

FLOREANA ISLAND, Ecuador (AP) -- Nearly 150 years after the last giant tortoises were removed from Floreana Island in Ecuador's Galapagos archipelago, the species made a comeback Friday, when dozens o

Judge Orders ICE Not To Re-Detain Abrego Garcia Authored by Matthew Vadum via The Epoch Times, A federal judge has blocked U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) from re-arresting Kilmar Abrego Garcia, one of the men at the center of the Trump administration’s deportation battles. The Salvadoran national’s case attracted attention across the country, including widespread protests, after the federal government detained him in March 2025 and shipped him to El Salvador’s maximum security prison, the Terrorism Confinement Center, along with an airplane full of other deportees. He was later returned to the United States, where he has had long-running legal battles with the administration. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis, who ordered the administration to facilitate Abrego Garcia’s return last year, ruled on Feb. 17 that he cannot be deported again because the federal government has not presented a feasible plan for removing him from the country. The judge said that despite releasing Abrego Garcia, the government appeared to be making plans to re-detain him, so Abrego Garcia filed an emergency motion for a temporary restraining order to prevent being re-detained. The court previously granted the requested order. In the new order, the court granted Abrego Garcia’s request to upgrade the temporary restraining order to an injunction to prevent him from being re-detained. Abrego Garcia, who entered the United States illegally more than a decade ago, had been living in Maryland when federal agents arrested him. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security takes the position that Abrego Garcia is a “violent criminal illegal alien, and MS-13 gang member,” who “belongs behind bars and off American soil.” Abrego Garcia, who is facing separate criminal charges, denies being a member of MS-13, which has been designated a terrorist organization. Xinis previously ordered his release on Dec. 11, 2025, finding that because the federal government had never issued a final order of removal against him, it could not detain him in order to force him from the country. The government said in a brief last month that Abrego Garcia may be detained because an immigration judge issued an order of removal on Dec. 11, 2025, that became final on Jan. 13 of this year. Detention after that order “does not require that the country of removal be certain in order for detention to be lawful,” the brief said. The judge suggested the federal government is not serious about removing Abrego Garcia from the United States. Since he secured release from criminal custody in August 2025, the government has “made one empty threat after another to remove him to countries in Africa with no real chance of success,” she said. The judge said that, given the federal government’s maneuvering in the case, it was doubtful that Abrego Garcia would be deported in the “reasonably foreseeable future,” so he may not be re-arrested or put into immigration detention. “Respondents have done nothing to show that Abrego Garcia’s continued detention in ICE custody is consistent with due process,” Xinis said. In April 2025, Xinis had ordered that Abrego Garcia be returned to the United States from the prison in El Salvador. The same month, the Supreme Court ordered that the federal government take steps to bring him back to the United States. The government of El Salvador cooperated, and Abrego Garcia was returned to the United States in June 2025. At the same time, Abrego Garcia is currently facing federal criminal charges in Tennessee related to the alleged unlawful transportation of undocumented aliens. He has entered not guilty pleas to the charges. The May 2025 indictment brought against Abrego Garcia alleges that he “conspired to bring undocumented aliens to the United States from countries such as Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Ecuador, and elsewhere, ultimately passing through Mexico before crossing into Texas.” It alleges that Abrego Garcia and his co-conspirators obtained financial payments from the undocumented individuals for unlawfully transporting them into and around the United States. The indictment also alleges Abrego Garcia was “a member and associate of the transnational criminal organization ... [known as] MS-13,” which it describes as “a criminal enterprise engaged in ... acts and threats involving murder, extortion, narcotics trafficking, firearms trafficking, alien smuggling, and money laundering.” Abrego Garcia “used his status in MS-13 to further his criminal activity” over the life of the criminal conspiracy during which he and co-conspirators “knowingly and unlawfully transported thousands of undocumented aliens ... many of whom were MS-13 members and associates,” according to the indictment. Abrego Garcia’s attorneys have called the case “baseless.” “There’s no way a jury is going to see the evidence and agree that this sheet metal worker is the leader of an international MS-13 smuggling conspiracy,” attorney Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg said. The Epoch Times reached out for comment to the U.S. Department of Justice, which represents federal agencies in court. No reply had been received as of publication time. Tyler Durden Tue, 02/17/2026 - 20:55

Newly crowned Miss Universe Fátima Bosch Fernández experienced a sudden collapse in front of a crowd of thousands Sunday ... giving attendees at the Fruit and Flower Festival in Ecuador quite the scare. As Fátima was enjoying her moment, waving…

Ecuador's government has announced a significant escalation of tensions with neighboring Colombia by increasing customs duties on imports from 50% to 100%, citing Colombia's alleged failure to implement border security measures.

Ecuador has doubled tariffs on Colombian goods to 100 percent, citing concerns that Colombia is not doing enough to combat drug smuggling near their shared border.

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.

A rare black jaguar has been captured on a wildlife camera in the Ecuadorian jungle, near the border with Peru. The sighting was confirmed by the Belgian branch of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).

A joint US-Ecuadorian operation in early March, intended to bomb a drug gang hideout in southern Ecuador, mistakenly struck a farm instead, according to investigations.

The Italian Ambassador to Ecuador, Giovanni Davoli, has received the new executive board members of the Italian-Ecuadorian Binational Chamber (Cbei).

Ecuador requested that Spain not hand over a recording of drug trafficker "Pipo," a member of the Los Lobos gang, making accusations against President Noboa.

A newly discovered species of spider in the Ecuadorean Amazon mimics a pathogen, known as a zombie fungus, to protect itself.

The arrest of ‘Lobo Menor’ in the Mexican capital sheds light on the criminal relationship between the three countries, connected to cocaine trafficking

Ángel Esteban Aguilar, known as 'Lobo Menor' and a leader of the Ecuadorian gang Los Lobos, has been arrested in Mexico on an international warrant for the 2023 murder of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, with officials confirming his link to the killing.

The International Italian-Latin American Organization (IILA) and the UNODC have signed an agreement in Quito, Ecuador, to strengthen cooperation in the fight against organized crime.

A high-ranking leader of Ecuador's 'Los Lobos' criminal organization was arrested at Mexico City's international airport, authorities from both countries announced.

The leader of Ecuador's Los Lobos crime group has been arrested in Mexico City.

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

Colombia has accused Ecuador's forces of conducting bombing operations across their shared border, escalating tensions between the two South American nations.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro accused Ecuador of bombing an area near the border, stating he is awaiting investigation results before taking further action.

More than 250 people were arrested in Ecuador on the first day of a government-imposed curfew as part of a new crackdown on organized crime, with 75,000 troops deployed across the country.

Ecuadorian authorities have arrested over 250 individuals in a major anti-drug operation, supported by the US, as the country grapples with increasing cartel violence and new nightly curfews.

Ecuador has deployed 75,000 soldiers and police officers in a major offensive to combat powerful drug gangs, warning citizens in affected provinces that the government is 'at war' with these criminal organizations.

A documentary titled 'Bez granica sa Andrejem' (Without Borders with Andrej) explores Ecuador as a land of contrasts, showcasing vastly different worlds within days.

Ecuador has initiated a 15-day anti-drug operation with the backing of the United States. Coastal provinces will enforce a nightly curfew from 11 PM to 5 AM during this period.

Indigenous women are touring an oil field in Ecuador to raise awareness and protest against the proposed expansion of oil drilling in the Amazon rainforest.

The United States has officially signed a new trade agreement with Ecuador, aiming to strengthen economic ties between the two nations.

Actors, musicians, celebrities and members of the public said farewell to Kiril Pop Hristov, a Macedonian actor known as 'Kili', following his sudden death at his home in Ecuador.

Ecuador is preparing a major offensive against criminal groups, with logistical support from the United States, to combat rising crime and instability.

Felipe VI  celebra también un encuentro con el presidente de Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, y con el  de Honduras, Nasry Asfura

(ANSA) - ROMA, 10 MAR - The Italian ambassador to Ecuador, Giovanni Davoli, inaugurated the exhibition 'Và sentiero - uno sguardo lungo 8,000 km' (Go trail - an 8,000 km view) at Casa Italia in…

The United States and Ecuador have launched joint operations in Sucumbíos province, eliminating a strategic hideout and training camp for narcoterrorists linked to FARC dissident factions, with SOUTHCOM confirming the use of 'lethal kinetic force'.

Dutch customs authorities at the port of Vlissingen seized 400 kilograms of cocaine concealed within a pallet of bananas originating from Ecuador on March 6.

The United States and Ecuador said their forces have bombed a drug trafficker’s camp near Ecuador’s border with Colombia. The camp belonged to a dissident faction of the FARC guerrilla group.

Ecuadorian and U.S. military forces conducted a joint operation, bombing and destroying a training camp belonging to a FARC dissident faction, Comandos de la Frontera, in the Amazon border region of Sucumbíos.

US conducts lethal operations in Ecuador, military says  TradingView

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.

Trump has a new ally in his drug war in Latin America: Ecuador  The Times

Ecuador's military says the drug-trafficking submersible was loaded with fuel and "ready to go".

The US military and Ecuadorian forces have initiated joint operations against designated terrorist organizations, as announced by US Southern Command.

Montenegrin police have filed criminal charges against two Ministry of Interior officials for alleged abuse of authority in issuing weapons permits and against another for document forgery.

The U.S. is expanding its efforts against Latin American drug gangs, specifically with an operation in Ecuador.

Ecuador declared Cuba's ambassador, Basilio Antonio Gutiérrez, and his diplomatic staff "persona non grata" on Wednesday and gave them 48 hours to leave the South American country.

The United States is expanding its efforts in the Latin America drug fight by launching a joint operation in Ecuador.

Drug gangs have turned the South American country into one of the most dangerous in the region and the world’s leading exporter of cocaine.

The United States has initiated military operations in Ecuador to combat 'narco-terrorists,' reinforcing Ecuador's security collaborations with international partners.

US and Ecuador launch military operation against organized crime groups  AP News

The United States and Ecuador have initiated a joint operation aimed at disrupting cocaine transit from Latin America, focusing on interdiction efforts.

Smurfit Westrock has announced its expansion in Ecuador through the acquisition of Cartomanabí, a move aimed at strengthening its presence in the region.

The United States and Ecuador have initiated joint military operations aimed at combating drug trafficking in the South American nation.

Ecuador has initiated an anti-terrorist operation with the support of the US Army, escalating attacks against groups and individuals suspected of drug trafficking in Central and South America.

The US military's Southern Command announced a joint operation with Ecuadorian forces to combat drug trafficking and 'narco-terrorists' in Ecuador.

President Trump faced criticism online after the US Southern Command announced joint military operations with Ecuadorian forces targeting 'designated terrorist organizations'.

The U.S. Southern Command has initiated joint military operations with Ecuador to combat 'narco-terrorism,' though specific details of the operation remain undisclosed.

An international operation led by Europol has dismantled a cocaine smuggling network, arresting 16 suspects involved in trafficking tons of cocaine hidden in fruit. The network was reportedly linked to the Los Lobos cartel and collaborated with Albanian groups.

Ecuador and the United States are preparing joint operations to eliminate the influence of drug cartels in Ecuador, a country through which 70 percent of cocaine from Colombia and Peru passes.

Ecuador's rainy season has impacted 21,089 people since January 1, 2026, resulting in three deaths and 14 injuries, with a regional emergency declared across eight provinces.

Colombia minister to propose reciprocal tariff of 50% on some Ecuadorean goods  The Straits Times

captionTK Kirstynn Joseph I spent years living in Ecuador and exploring the country, from the cities to the Galápagos Islands. Many visitors skip over the Andean Highlands, but I think it's the best…

Israel has praised Ecuador's 'moral leadership' after its Permanent Representative to the UN formally informed the organization of the country's withdrawal from a UN committee on Palestinian rights.

Nearly 30,000 minors have crossed into the U.S. in the last decade, pushed by violence and faced with an increasingly hostile migratory policy

My spellbinding slow-mo journey through Ecuador’s Amazon basin  The Times

The global flower trade, particularly in Ecuador, is under scrutiny for its environmental impact and the health risks posed to workers by high water usage and dangerous pesticides.

Ecuador's shrimp industry is anticipating a significant rebound in 2025, with sales expected to surpass the nation's oil exports, according to producers.

Italy's Ambassador to Ecuador, Giovanni Davoli, met with representatives from the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Ecuador.