Ecuador19 Mar 2026Ecuador gang leader wanted for murder of presidential candidate arrestedOfficials believe the man - known as Lobo Menor - is linked to the killing of Fernando Villavicencio in 2023. 19 Mar 202616 Mar 2026Ecuador deploys 75,000 soldiers and police to combat drug gangsCitizens of the most violent-wracked provinces have been warned the government is "at war" with the gangs.16 Mar 20265 Mar 2026Ecuadorean troops find 35m-long 'narco-sub' hidden in nature reserveEcuador's military says the drug-trafficking submersible was loaded with fuel and "ready to go".5 Mar 20264 Mar 2026US and Ecuador forces launch operation to fight drug trafficking Washington says the two countries are combatting 'designated terrorist organisations' in Ecuador.4 Mar 202621 Feb 2026Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after nearly 200 yearsOne hundred and fifty eight captive-bred juvenile tortoises were released on the Galápagos island of Floreana. 21 Feb 202628 Jan 2026Ecuador says ICE tried to enter its Minneapolis consulate — here's what happenedThe BBC's Ione Wells looks at the Ecuadorian government's response to the incident, which occurred during a time of heightened tension in the US city.28 Jan 202628 Jan 2026Ecuador says ICE agent attempted to enter its Minneapolis consulateA complaint has been filed by Ecuador, whose consular staff prevented the agent from entering.28 Jan 202612 Jan 2026Five severed heads displayed on Ecuador beachBathers found the body parts in Puerto López, a town which has been wracked by gang violence.12 Jan 202629 Dec 2025Volcano trek raises £25,000 for dementia supportIslanders took on the Avenue of Volcanoes challenge in Ecuador and raised £25k for Dementia Jersey.29 Dec 2025...
