Ecuador

Country Ecuador
Capital Quito
Continent South America
Currency United States dollar(USD)
Languages Spanish, Kichwa(Quichua) & Shuar

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What is now Ecuador formed part of the northern Inca Empire until the Spanish conquest in 1533. Quito became a seat of Spanish colonial government in 1563 and part of the Viceroyalty of New Granada in 1717. The territories of the Viceroyalty - New Granada (Colombia), Venezuela, and Quito - gained their independence between 1819 and 1822 and formed a federation known as Gran Colombia. When Quito withdrew in 1830, the traditional name was changed in favor of the "Republic of the Equator." Between 1904 and 1942, Ecuador lost territories in a series of conflicts with its neighbors. A border war with Peru that flared in 1995 was resolved in 1999. Although Ecuador marked 25 years of civilian governance in 2004, the period has been marred by political instability. Protests in Quito have contributed to the mid-term ouster of Ecuador's last three democratically elected Presidents. In September 2008, voters approved a new constitution; Ecuador's twentieth since gaining independence. General elections, under the new constitutional framework, were held in April 2009.

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Ecuador declares state of emergency in provinces hit by transport strike - XinhuaEcuador declares state of emergency in provinces hit by transport strike  Xinhua

Ecuador Proves It Is A FIFA 2026 World Cup Candidate - ForbesEcuador Proves It Is A FIFA 2026 World Cup Candidate  Forbes

Reasco becomes Ecuador's first world champ as Maroulis adds to gold tally - United World WrestlingReasco becomes Ecuador's first world champ as Maroulis adds to gold tally  United World Wrestling

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa Declares State of Emergency - WIONEcuador's President Daniel Noboa Declares State of Emergency  WION

Noboa eliminates the diesel subsidy. Protests announced in Ecuador - Peoples DispatchNoboa eliminates the diesel subsidy. Protests announced in Ecuador  Peoples Dispatch

Day 5 of the 2025 Wrestling World Championships: Ecuador wins historic first gold - SportaranDay 5 of the 2025 Wrestling World Championships: Ecuador wins historic first gold  Sportaran

Profitable Silver Producer Stockpiles $377M Cash for Acquisitions While Building Ecuador Mine - Crux InvestorProfitable Silver Producer Stockpiles $377M Cash for Acquisitions While Building Ecuador Mine  Crux Investor

Europe’s shrimp appetite surges: Ecuador’s supply wave reshapes market - Agro Spectrum IndiaEurope’s shrimp appetite surges: Ecuador’s supply wave reshapes market  Agro Spectrum India

Ecuador’s Loma Larga project enters 'critical' stage - BNamericasEcuador’s Loma Larga project enters 'critical' stage  BNamericas

Ex-Ecuador president calls bribery case over belt and road dam a ‘farce’ - South China Morning PostEx-Ecuador president calls bribery case over belt and road dam a ‘farce’  South China Morning Post

Ecuador president expects economic growth of 4.5%, well above central bank estimate - ReutersEcuador president expects economic growth of 4.5%, well above central bank estimate  Reuters

ECUADOR: Youth in underserved community receive education, social support - MissionNewswireECUADOR: Youth in underserved community receive education, social support  MissionNewswire

Nordex receives its first order from Ecuador - EnergyWatchNordex receives its first order from Ecuador  EnergyWatch

Venezuelan migrants drive economic gains in Ecuador but face persistent vulnerabilities - UN NewsVenezuelan migrants drive economic gains in Ecuador but face persistent vulnerabilities  UN News

State of emergency declared as violent protests rock South American nation over diesel price hikes - Fox NewsState of emergency declared as violent protests rock South American nation over diesel price hikes  Fox News

Seven killed in Ecuador pool hall shooting, second such attack in a month - Telangana TodaySeven killed in Ecuador pool hall shooting, second such attack in a month  Telangana Today

Nordex wins first wind turbine order in Ecuador - Wind Power MonthlyNordex wins first wind turbine order in Ecuador  Wind Power Monthly

Ecuador sees marches for and against Noboa’s government - Peoples DispatchEcuador sees marches for and against Noboa’s government  Peoples Dispatch

Ecuador: Protests and clashes in Ecuador, president Noboa declares emergency - WIONEcuador: Protests and clashes in Ecuador, president Noboa declares emergency  WION

Tens of thousands protest Dundee's Ecuador mine project near key water reserve - ReutersTens of thousands protest Dundee's Ecuador mine project near key water reserve  Reuters

Ecuador is making progress in eliminating flares and harnessing associated gas - BNamericasEcuador is making progress in eliminating flares and harnessing associated gas  BNamericas

Nordex Group enters Ecuadorian market with first order for 112 MW wind project - BNamericasNordex Group enters Ecuadorian market with first order for 112 MW wind project  BNamericas

Nordex sets foot in Ecuador with 112-MW turbine order - Renewables NowNordex sets foot in Ecuador with 112-MW turbine order  Renewables Now

Ecuador’s President casts doubt on Dundee’s Loma Larga - Mining.comEcuador’s President casts doubt on Dundee’s Loma Larga  Mining.com

Ecuador's international bonds tumble ahead of planned protests - TradingViewEcuador's international bonds tumble ahead of planned protests  TradingView

Daily recap: Tariffs push US cod prices into new territory; Ecuador shrimp exports to lift again in 2026 - Undercurrent NewsDaily recap: Tariffs push US cod prices into new territory; Ecuador shrimp exports to lift again in 2026  Undercurrent News

Ecuador: Victims of violent cartels tell BBC they now hide from US authorities - BBCEcuador: Victims of violent cartels tell BBC they now hide from US authorities  BBC

Clashes erupt in Ecuador during protests over diesel price hike - news.cgtn.comClashes erupt in Ecuador during protests over diesel price hike  news.cgtn.com

Bolivia seal playoff spot with win over Brazil, Argentina stunned by Ecuador - DD NewsBolivia seal playoff spot with win over Brazil, Argentina stunned by Ecuador  DD News

Ecuador’s shrimp exports could increase 15% in 2026 as ‘technification’ accelerates - Undercurrent NewsEcuador’s shrimp exports could increase 15% in 2026 as ‘technification’ accelerates  Undercurrent News

Venezuelan Migrants Add USD 900M Annually to Ecuador’s Economy - International Organization for MigrationVenezuelan Migrants Add USD 900M Annually to Ecuador’s Economy  International Organization for Migration

“High Ecuadorian spot prices have increased demand for Indian bananas” - FreshPlaza“High Ecuadorian spot prices have increased demand for Indian bananas”  FreshPlaza

Ecuador implements 60-day state emergency as protests mount over diesel price spikes - Fox NewsEcuador implements 60-day state emergency as protests mount over diesel price spikes  Fox News

São Paulo arrive in Ecuador for Libertadores decider: see their arrival - OneFootballSão Paulo arrive in Ecuador for Libertadores decider: see their arrival  OneFootball

Ecuador increases yellow pitahaya production to 50,000 kg per hectare - FreshPlazaEcuador increases yellow pitahaya production to 50,000 kg per hectare  FreshPlaza

Ecuador Adopts First Artificial Intelligence (AI) Code of Ethics in a Public Institution - UNESCOEcuador Adopts First Artificial Intelligence (AI) Code of Ethics in a Public Institution  UNESCO

Israeli FM lauds Ecuador over IRCG, Hamas and Hezbollah terror listing - JNS.orgIsraeli FM lauds Ecuador over IRCG, Hamas and Hezbollah terror listing  JNS.org

I met a woman who'd built her dream life on a farm in Ecuador. It pushed me to rethink mine. - Business InsiderI met a woman who'd built her dream life on a farm in Ecuador. It pushed me to rethink mine.  Business Insider

EU turns to Ecuador for record July shrimp supply - Undercurrent NewsEU turns to Ecuador for record July shrimp supply  Undercurrent News

Ecuador’s central bank raises 2025 GDP growth forecast - DevdiscourseEcuador’s central bank raises 2025 GDP growth forecast  Devdiscourse

Ecuador’s central bank raises 2025 GDP growth forecast - TradingViewEcuador’s central bank raises 2025 GDP growth forecast  TradingView

Ecuador declares emergency over fuel subsidy protests - Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)Ecuador declares emergency over fuel subsidy protests  Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)

Ecuador ends simple migration for Venezuelans seeking visas, residency - upi.comEcuador ends simple migration for Venezuelans seeking visas, residency  upi.com

Yellow Fever Vaccination Required for Certain Travelers - FragomenYellow Fever Vaccination Required for Certain Travelers  Fragomen

Ecuador: School violence forces students to flee - nrc.noEcuador: School violence forces students to flee  nrc.no

Venezuelan migrants drive economic gains in Ecuador but face persistent vulnerabilities - The European StingVenezuelan migrants drive economic gains in Ecuador but face persistent vulnerabilities  The European Sting

Colombia Grants Citizenship to Ex-Ecuador VP Jorge Glas, Jailed for Corruption - Colombia OneColombia Grants Citizenship to Ex-Ecuador VP Jorge Glas, Jailed for Corruption  Colombia One

Ecuador's Uprising: Protecting Quimsacocha from Mining Threats - DevdiscourseEcuador's Uprising: Protecting Quimsacocha from Mining Threats  Devdiscourse

'Stained With Blood': New Port Brings Violent Drug Cartels to Ecuador Fishing Town - Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project | OCCRP'Stained With Blood': New Port Brings Violent Drug Cartels to Ecuador Fishing Town  Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project | OCCRP

Ecuador’s floods cause oil spill - European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid OperationsEcuador’s floods cause oil spill  European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations

Ecuador Revamps Subsidy Strategy to Boost Social Welfare - DevdiscourseEcuador Revamps Subsidy Strategy to Boost Social Welfare  Devdiscourse

$157.9 Million Mining Investment Protected: Atico Signs Landmark Ecuador Deal for La Plata Project - Stock Titan$157.9 Million Mining Investment Protected: Atico Signs Landmark Ecuador Deal for La Plata Project  Stock Titan

Ecuador shrimp gets imported by US at lower rate even when peeled in Asia - Undercurrent NewsEcuador shrimp gets imported by US at lower rate even when peeled in Asia  Undercurrent News

Review: Is a River Alive? by Robert Macfarlane - Hindustan TimesReview: Is a River Alive? by Robert Macfarlane  Hindustan Times

Ecuador’s deforestation-free future - UNDPEcuador’s deforestation-free future  UNDP

Opposition to US$419mn mining project grows in Ecuador - BNamericasOpposition to US$419mn mining project grows in Ecuador  BNamericas

São Paulo head to Ecuador without training for Libertadores decider - OneFootballSão Paulo head to Ecuador without training for Libertadores decider  OneFootball

Critical News & Insights on European Politics, Economy, Foreign Affairs, Business & Technology - europeansting.com - The European StingCritical News & Insights on European Politics, Economy, Foreign Affairs, Business & Technology - europeansting.com  The European Sting

Atico Signs the Investment Protection Agreement with Government of Ecuador for its La Plata Project - The Manila TimesAtico Signs the Investment Protection Agreement with Government of Ecuador for its La Plata Project  The Manila Times

São Paulo head to Ecuador without training for Libertadores decider - OneFootballSão Paulo head to Ecuador without training for Libertadores decider  OneFootball

Ecuador president expects economic growth of 4.5%, well above central bank estimate - MarketScreenerEcuador president expects economic growth of 4.5%, well above central bank estimate  MarketScreener

7 killed in another mass shooting at Ecuador pool hall as police blame "territorial dispute" between organized crime - CBS News7 killed in another mass shooting at Ecuador pool hall as police blame "territorial dispute" between organized crime  CBS News

Venezuelan migrants drive economic gains in Ecuador but face persistent vulnerabilitiesThe European Sting is Your democratic, independent and top quality political newspaper specialized in European Union News. Unique Features: iSting & Harry StingThe - The European StingVenezuelan migrants drive economic gains in Ecuador but face persistent vulnerabilitiesThe European Sting is Your democratic, independent and top quality political newspaper specialized in European Union News. Unique Features: iSting & Harry StingThe  The European Sting

Second pool hall shooting in less than a month kills 7 people Ecuador - ABC NewsSecond pool hall shooting in less than a month kills 7 people Ecuador  ABC News

Ecuador blacklists Iran's Revolutionary Guards, Hamas and Hezbollah | Iran International - ????? ??????????Ecuador blacklists Iran's Revolutionary Guards, Hamas and Hezbollah | Iran International  ????? ??????????

UNESCO fosters ethical dialogue on artificial intelligence in Ecuador - UNESCOUNESCO fosters ethical dialogue on artificial intelligence in Ecuador  UNESCO

US Sanctions Iran’s ‘Shadow Banking’ Network, Ecuador Designates IRGC as Terrorist Group - Algemeiner.comUS Sanctions Iran’s ‘Shadow Banking’ Network, Ecuador Designates IRGC as Terrorist Group  Algemeiner.com

Ecuador travel - Lonely PlanetEcuador travel  Lonely Planet

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Ecuador - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Ecuador  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Radiological assessment of both unperturbed and agricultural soils from southern Ecuador - ScienceDirect.comRadiological assessment of both unperturbed and agricultural soils from southern Ecuador  ScienceDirect.com

Sovereignty Reimagined: Constitutional Implications of Allowing Foreign Military Bases in Ecuador - ConstitutionNetSovereignty Reimagined: Constitutional Implications of Allowing Foreign Military Bases in Ecuador  ConstitutionNet

The Canadian Government Issues New "Avoid Alll Travel" Advisory To South American Country - TheTravelThe Canadian Government Issues New "Avoid Alll Travel" Advisory To South American Country  TheTravel

Ecuador: Indigenous people demand end of decree on diesel - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyEcuador: Indigenous people demand end of decree on diesel  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

Director General in Ecuador to Support Nuclear Power Plans, the Galapagos and More - IAEADirector General in Ecuador to Support Nuclear Power Plans, the Galapagos and More  IAEA

Ecuador’s Indigenous movement splinters over presidential election support - Al JazeeraEcuador’s Indigenous movement splinters over presidential election support  Al Jazeera

Ecuador casts doubt on Dundee’s Loma Larga - The Northern MinerEcuador casts doubt on Dundee’s Loma Larga  The Northern Miner

Gelis finds calling in Ecuador - Pocahontas TimesGelis finds calling in Ecuador  Pocahontas Times

Ecuador are outperforming Brazil in World Cup qualifying. They are a footballing nation on the rise - The Athletic - The New York TimesEcuador are outperforming Brazil in World Cup qualifying. They are a footballing nation on the rise - The Athletic  The New York Times

NRC in Ecuador - nrc.noNRC in Ecuador  nrc.no

Mexico’s Cartels Are Exporting Their Bloody Rivalry to Ecuador and Beyond - The Wall Street JournalMexico’s Cartels Are Exporting Their Bloody Rivalry to Ecuador and Beyond  The Wall Street Journal

Unlocking Ecuador’s Migrant Paradox - Americas QuarterlyUnlocking Ecuador’s Migrant Paradox  Americas Quarterly

Ecuador’s Fight Against Transnational Crime is Eroding Human Rights - Freedom HouseEcuador’s Fight Against Transnational Crime is Eroding Human Rights  Freedom House

Restoration brings back fresh water, wildlife to degraded páramos in Ecuador - MongabayRestoration brings back fresh water, wildlife to degraded páramos in Ecuador  Mongabay

At least 17 killed after gunmen storm small-town bar in Ecuador - Al JazeeraAt least 17 killed after gunmen storm small-town bar in Ecuador  Al Jazeera

Iran condemns Ecuador move against its armed forces - Mehr News AgencyIran condemns Ecuador move against its armed forces  Mehr News Agency

Ecuador’s new protected areas law sparks debate over security, development - MongabayEcuador’s new protected areas law sparks debate over security, development  Mongabay

Ecuador Joins Hungary, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Germany, El Salvador, And More As UK Foreign Office Issues Urgent Travel Warning Amid Escalating Threats: What You Need To Know - Travel And Tour WorldEcuador Joins Hungary, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Germany, El Salvador, And More As UK Foreign Office Issues Urgent Travel Warning Amid Escalating Threats: What You Need To Know  Travel And Tour World

Elevating women traders’ voices in Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru - UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)Elevating women traders’ voices in Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru  UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

Seventeen killed as gunmen attack bar in Ecuador - BBCSeventeen killed as gunmen attack bar in Ecuador  BBC

When I moved to Ecuador for love, it was meant to be temporary — but I'm still happily living here 7 years later - Business InsiderWhen I moved to Ecuador for love, it was meant to be temporary — but I'm still happily living here 7 years later  Business Insider

Trade insights: Ecuador maintains shrimp export momentum with $568m July sales - Undercurrent NewsTrade insights: Ecuador maintains shrimp export momentum with $568m July sales  Undercurrent News

Ecuador: New Laws Endanger Rights - Human Rights WatchEcuador: New Laws Endanger Rights  Human Rights Watch

Travel to Florida, Mexico, and Ecuador, September 2-4, 2025 - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Travel to Florida, Mexico, and Ecuador, September 2-4, 2025  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Verde Valley School graduates reunite with teacher for equestrian ride in Ecuador - Sedona Red Rock NewsVerde Valley School graduates reunite with teacher for equestrian ride in Ecuador  Sedona Red Rock News

Ecuador's most wanted drug lord 'Fito' captured in 'underground bunker' - BBCEcuador's most wanted drug lord 'Fito' captured in 'underground bunker'  BBC

Eight people killed in barrage of gunfire on Ecuador nightclub - The GuardianEight people killed in barrage of gunfire on Ecuador nightclub  The Guardian

Tapirs, hummingbirds and a billion-dollar bedrock of gold: the Ecuador reserve that is now a battlefield over a new mine - The GuardianTapirs, hummingbirds and a billion-dollar bedrock of gold: the Ecuador reserve that is now a battlefield over a new mine  The Guardian

UNESCO Ecuador Visits the Cayambe Glacier - UNESCOUNESCO Ecuador Visits the Cayambe Glacier  UNESCO

Luisa Gonzalez wants to be Ecuador’s president. Will Correa weigh her down? - Al JazeeraLuisa Gonzalez wants to be Ecuador’s president. Will Correa weigh her down?  Al Jazeera

Digital 2025: Ecuador - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: Ecuador  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights