Ecuador

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

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Introduction

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 - CIA World Fact Book
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Italy calls up three new players for friendlies against Venezuela and Ecuador - SportstarItaly calls up three new players for friendlies against Venezuela and Ecuador  Sportstar

Ecuador's Uptick in Violence Heightens Risks for Schoolchildren - Human Rights WatchEcuador's Uptick in Violence Heightens Risks for Schoolchildren  Human Rights Watch

New Species Of Giant Green Anaconda Discovered In Ecuador's Rainforest - NDTVNew Species Of Giant Green Anaconda Discovered In Ecuador's Rainforest  NDTV

Chocó land deal shows flaws in Ecuador's forestry incentive program - Mongabay.comChocó land deal shows flaws in Ecuador's forestry incentive program  Mongabay.com

Daniel Noboa secretly creates database with genetic profiles of criminals in Ecuador - EL PAÍS USADaniel Noboa secretly creates database with genetic profiles of criminals in Ecuador  EL PAÍS USA

Italy calls up 3 new players against Venezuela, Ecuador - Millennium PostItaly calls up 3 new players against Venezuela, Ecuador  Millennium Post

Nestlé exits dairy, juices in Ecuador with Grupo Gloria deal - just-drinks.comNestlé exits dairy, juices in Ecuador with Grupo Gloria deal  just-drinks.com

Ecuadorian ISP Alfanet partners Axiros for CPE management - Developing TelecomsEcuadorian ISP Alfanet partners Axiros for CPE management  Developing Telecoms

Italy calls up 3 new players for friendlies against Venezuela and Ecuador - Press Trust of IndiaItaly calls up 3 new players for friendlies against Venezuela and Ecuador  Press Trust of India

Asylum seekers from Ecuador, who came Minnesota for better lives, struggle to find work - CBS NewsAsylum seekers from Ecuador, who came Minnesota for better lives, struggle to find work  CBS News

Ecuador expects a surge in pitahaya exports to China - FreshPlaza.comEcuador expects a surge in pitahaya exports to China  FreshPlaza.com

Saving Ecuador's threatened condors - Geographical MagazineSaving Ecuador's threatened condors  Geographical Magazine

Ecuador president says country is at war with drug gangs - Business TodayEcuador president says country is at war with drug gangs  Business Today

Ecuador Conflict: Why Bukele-Like Hard-Line Security Policies Won't Work for Noboa - Foreign PolicyEcuador Conflict: Why Bukele-Like Hard-Line Security Policies Won't Work for Noboa  Foreign Policy

Gunmen hold journalists hostage during TV programme: What is happening in Ecuador? - The Indian ExpressGunmen hold journalists hostage during TV programme: What is happening in Ecuador?  The Indian Express

ECUADOR: Shuar Indigenous students celebrated - MissionNewswireECUADOR: Shuar Indigenous students celebrated  MissionNewswire

Ecuadorian Indigenous Women tell us why they march : The Picture Show - NPREcuadorian Indigenous Women tell us why they march : The Picture Show  NPR

Explained: What Is Happening In Ecuador As Gangsters Go On Rampage - NDTVExplained: What Is Happening In Ecuador As Gangsters Go On Rampage  NDTV

New giant anaconda species found on Waorani Indigenous land in Ecuador - Mongabay.comNew giant anaconda species found on Waorani Indigenous land in Ecuador  Mongabay.com

Ecuador-China trade agreement will enter into force on May 1 - FreshPlaza.comEcuador-China trade agreement will enter into force on May 1  FreshPlaza.com

Claro Ecuador tops 1 mln fibre accesses - Telecompaper ENClaro Ecuador tops 1 mln fibre accesses  Telecompaper EN

No ‘clear way out’: How Ecuador descended into gang violence - Al Jazeera EnglishNo ‘clear way out’: How Ecuador descended into gang violence  Al Jazeera English

Ecuador's Alfanet upgrades CPE management with Axiros - Telecompaper ENEcuador's Alfanet upgrades CPE management with Axiros  Telecompaper EN

Ecuador asks to enter Mexico embassy, arrest former Ecuador VP - ReutersEcuador asks to enter Mexico embassy, arrest former Ecuador VP  Reuters

Nestlé Makes Exit from Dairy and Juice Sectors in Ecuador with Grupa Gloria Deal - Dairy NewsNestlé Makes Exit from Dairy and Juice Sectors in Ecuador with Grupa Gloria Deal  Dairy News

Crisis in Ecuador: What you need to know and how to help - International Rescue CommitteeCrisis in Ecuador: What you need to know and how to help  International Rescue Committee

World Report 2024: Ecuador - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2024: Ecuador  Human Rights Watch

Alfanet selects Axiros' AXESS 5 ACS software to enhance network management capabilities in Ecuador - BNamericas EnglishAlfanet selects Axiros' AXESS 5 ACS software to enhance network management capabilities in Ecuador  BNamericas English

Ecuador Still On Edge, Soldiers On Streets To Fight Drug Cartels - NDTVEcuador Still On Edge, Soldiers On Streets To Fight Drug Cartels  NDTV

Chinese embassy in Ecuador will be temporarily closed from Jan 10 - The Economic TimesChinese embassy in Ecuador will be temporarily closed from Jan 10  The Economic Times

Ecuador: Floods related to the El Niño phenomenon - Early Action Protocol - Notification of Activation (Trigger 3 ... - ReliefWebEcuador: Floods related to the El Niño phenomenon - Early Action Protocol - Notification of Activation (Trigger 3 ...  ReliefWeb

41 hostage prison workers freed in Ecuador, 136 still captive - The Economic Times41 hostage prison workers freed in Ecuador, 136 still captive  The Economic Times

What is the highest point on Earth as measured from Earth's center? - NOAA's National Ocean ServiceWhat is the highest point on Earth as measured from Earth's center?  NOAA's National Ocean Service

INVESTING IN ECUADOR - UNWTOINVESTING IN ECUADOR  UNWTO

Properties worth EUR 48 million frozen after cocaine sweep in Ecuador and Spain | Europol - EuropolProperties worth EUR 48 million frozen after cocaine sweep in Ecuador and Spain | Europol  Europol

Ecuador - Emergency situation | OHCHR - OHCHREcuador - Emergency situation | OHCHR  OHCHR

Ecuador: New president will only govern for 1.5 years but is likely to continue business-friendly and orthodox policies - CredendoEcuador: New president will only govern for 1.5 years but is likely to continue business-friendly and orthodox policies  Credendo

The horrors of Ecuador are not just Ecuador's - Chatham HouseThe horrors of Ecuador are not just Ecuador's  Chatham House

Ecuador: Homicide rate among children and adolescents soars 640 per cent in four years - UNICEFEcuador: Homicide rate among children and adolescents soars 640 per cent in four years  UNICEF

Ecuador - Italy: how to watch on TV, stream online | Friendly - AS USAEcuador - Italy: how to watch on TV, stream online | Friendly  AS USA

"Please Don't Shoot": Gunmen Storm Ecuador Studio After Big Prison Escape - NDTV"Please Don't Shoot": Gunmen Storm Ecuador Studio After Big Prison Escape  NDTV

Ecuador hopes to get China exports back on track after plants suspended, containers rejected - Undercurrent NewsEcuador hopes to get China exports back on track after plants suspended, containers rejected  Undercurrent News

The women, poems and menus saving Ecuador's beloved blue crab - BBC.comThe women, poems and menus saving Ecuador's beloved blue crab  BBC.com

Ecuador live tv hijacked by gunmen amid 60 day state emergency over drug cartel in prisons - India Today - India TodayEcuador live tv hijacked by gunmen amid 60 day state emergency over drug cartel in prisons - India Today  India Today

Ecuador: Armed Gangsters storm television studio on Live TV, vow 'war' amid state of emergency - The Economic TimesEcuador: Armed Gangsters storm television studio on Live TV, vow 'war' amid state of emergency  The Economic Times

Ecuador doubles Galápagos Islands’ entry fee in first increase since 1998 - Travel TomorrowEcuador doubles Galápagos Islands’ entry fee in first increase since 1998  Travel Tomorrow

Ecuador becomes second Latin American state to decriminalise euthanasia - BBC.comEcuador becomes second Latin American state to decriminalise euthanasia  BBC.com

'Everything depends on US duties,' says top Ecuador shrimp exec on production outlook - Undercurrent News'Everything depends on US duties,' says top Ecuador shrimp exec on production outlook  Undercurrent News

Spalletti names 28-man Italy squad for friendlies against Venezuela and Ecuador - Football ItaliaSpalletti names 28-man Italy squad for friendlies against Venezuela and Ecuador  Football Italia

Ecuador declares war on armed gangs after TV station attacked on air - BBC.comEcuador declares war on armed gangs after TV station attacked on air  BBC.com

British Millionaire Kidnapped From His Ecuador Home By 15 Men Disguised As Cops - NDTVBritish Millionaire Kidnapped From His Ecuador Home By 15 Men Disguised As Cops  NDTV

Threats and street justice: How violence is transforming life in Ecuador - Al Jazeera EnglishThreats and street justice: How violence is transforming life in Ecuador  Al Jazeera English

Fresenius Medical Care Achieves Next Milestone in Portfolio Optimization Program, Announcing Sale of Dialysis ... - Fresenius Medical CareFresenius Medical Care Achieves Next Milestone in Portfolio Optimization Program, Announcing Sale of Dialysis ...  Fresenius Medical Care

Ecuador police arrest gang members who stormed hospital - BBC.comEcuador police arrest gang members who stormed hospital  BBC.com

How Ecuador descended into gang violence - BBC.comHow Ecuador descended into gang violence  BBC.com

Ecuador ‘in state of war’ against drug cartels’ terror campaign - Al Jazeera EnglishEcuador ‘in state of war’ against drug cartels’ terror campaign  Al Jazeera English

Ecuador prosecutor probing TV studio attack killed - BBC.comEcuador prosecutor probing TV studio attack killed  BBC.com

Ecuador’s narco gang violence: A timeline of the recent crisis - Al Jazeera EnglishEcuador’s narco gang violence: A timeline of the recent crisis  Al Jazeera English

Ecuador officials deceptively obtain genetic data from prisoners: El País - JURISTEcuador officials deceptively obtain genetic data from prisoners: El País  JURIST

He is Ecuador’s youngest president-elect. What lies ahead for Daniel Noboa? - Al Jazeera EnglishHe is Ecuador’s youngest president-elect. What lies ahead for Daniel Noboa?  Al Jazeera English

Ecuador's 36-year-old president is taking on powerful cartels - but he needs to stay alive - Sky NewsEcuador's 36-year-old president is taking on powerful cartels - but he needs to stay alive  Sky News

Statement on Narco-Criminal Violence in Ecuador - United States Department of State - Department of StateStatement on Narco-Criminal Violence in Ecuador - United States Department of State  Department of State

It's Not Too Early to Talk about Plan Ecuador - United States Institute of PeaceIt's Not Too Early to Talk about Plan Ecuador  United States Institute of Peace

Ecuador's oil drilling vote could be delayed by the new president - Climate Home NewsEcuador's oil drilling vote could be delayed by the new president  Climate Home News

Ecuador prisoners take guards hostage after drug lord's escape - BBC.comEcuador prisoners take guards hostage after drug lord's escape  BBC.com

Armed gang storms Ecuador TV studio after state of emergency declared - Al Jazeera EnglishArmed gang storms Ecuador TV studio after state of emergency declared  Al Jazeera English

Santa Priscila now Ecuador's largest employer with 16000 staff - Undercurrent NewsSanta Priscila now Ecuador's largest employer with 16000 staff  Undercurrent News

Ecuador prosecutor investigating gang attack on TV studio shot dead - Al Jazeera EnglishEcuador prosecutor investigating gang attack on TV studio shot dead  Al Jazeera English

Ecuador travel advice - GOV.UKEcuador travel advice  GOV.UK

‘Their lives would be in danger’: Surge of violence in Ecuador threatens accountability journalism - ICIJ.org‘Their lives would be in danger’: Surge of violence in Ecuador threatens accountability journalism  ICIJ.org

Argentina arrests, deports family of Ecuador’s most-wanted fugitive - Al Jazeera EnglishArgentina arrests, deports family of Ecuador’s most-wanted fugitive  Al Jazeera English

Why the events in Ecuador matter for the EU - EEASWhy the events in Ecuador matter for the EU  EEAS

‘This used to be a calm place’: killing continues in Ecuador’s week of chaos - The Guardian‘This used to be a calm place’: killing continues in Ecuador’s week of chaos  The Guardian

How Ecuador went from being Latin America's model of stability to a nation in crisis - The Conversation IndonesiaHow Ecuador went from being Latin America's model of stability to a nation in crisis  The Conversation Indonesia

Daniel Noboa becomes Ecuador's youngest president-elect - BBC.comDaniel Noboa becomes Ecuador's youngest president-elect  BBC.com

Ecuador president declares ‘war’ with criminal gangs amid soaring violence - Al Jazeera EnglishEcuador president declares ‘war’ with criminal gangs amid soaring violence  Al Jazeera English

SolGold Excels in Ecuador Gold Exploration - TipRanks.com - TipRanksSolGold Excels in Ecuador Gold Exploration - TipRanks.com  TipRanks

Ecuador: Under Fire - Al Jazeera EnglishEcuador: Under Fire  Al Jazeera English

Engineering group pays Ecuador to settle investment treaty award - Latin LawyerEngineering group pays Ecuador to settle investment treaty award  Latin Lawyer

Ecuador signs the “Beijing Convention on the Judicial Sale of Ships” - UNIS ViennaEcuador signs the “Beijing Convention on the Judicial Sale of Ships”  UNIS Vienna

Crisis in Ecuador - Transnational InstituteCrisis in Ecuador  Transnational Institute

A volcano on an uninhabited Galapagos island erupts and sends lava flowing to the sea - The Associated PressA volcano on an uninhabited Galapagos island erupts and sends lava flowing to the sea  The Associated Press

Ecuador’s military ordered to eradicate gangs after TV station takeover - Al Jazeera EnglishEcuador’s military ordered to eradicate gangs after TV station takeover  Al Jazeera English

What's at Stake in Ecuador's Presidential Runoff - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceWhat's at Stake in Ecuador's Presidential Runoff  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Armed gangs and prison breaks: how Ecuador was plunged into chaos and bloodshed - The GuardianArmed gangs and prison breaks: how Ecuador was plunged into chaos and bloodshed  The Guardian

Ecuador government proposes $214 million hike in security spending - ReutersEcuador government proposes $214 million hike in security spending  Reuters

Ecuador's president seeks to hold referendum on security measures - Reuters CanadaEcuador's president seeks to hold referendum on security measures  Reuters Canada

With army in charge, no more jacuzzis and clubs in Ecuador jail - FRANCE 24 EnglishWith army in charge, no more jacuzzis and clubs in Ecuador jail  FRANCE 24 English

Violence rocks Ecuador after drug lord's disappearance from jail - Financial TimesViolence rocks Ecuador after drug lord's disappearance from jail  Financial Times

Ecuador has continued to expand use of hydroelectric power - U.S. Energy Information Administration - EIAEcuador has continued to expand use of hydroelectric power - U.S. Energy Information Administration  EIA

Ecuador country profile - BBCEcuador country profile  BBC

Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld Before Their Meeting - United ... - Department of StateSecretary Antony J. Blinken and Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld Before Their Meeting - United ...  Department of State

Ecuador arrests 6,000 people in month-long gang crackdown - Financial TimesEcuador arrests 6,000 people in month-long gang crackdown  Financial Times

Ecuador sets April 21 for referendum on tightening security - ReutersEcuador sets April 21 for referendum on tightening security  Reuters

NASA Welcomes Ecuador as 26th Artemis Accords Signatory - NASANASA Welcomes Ecuador as 26th Artemis Accords Signatory  NASA

Collaboration launches low-impact shrimp from Ecuador on the French market - Responsible Seafood Advocate - Global Seafood AllianceCollaboration launches low-impact shrimp from Ecuador on the French market - Responsible Seafood Advocate  Global Seafood Alliance

Adolfo Macías Villamar: Curfew in Ecuador after infamous gang leader 'Fito' vanishes from cell - BBC.comAdolfo Macías Villamar: Curfew in Ecuador after infamous gang leader 'Fito' vanishes from cell  BBC.com

Armed gang storms Ecuador TV station as state of ‘internal armed conflict’ declared - The GuardianArmed gang storms Ecuador TV station as state of ‘internal armed conflict’ declared  The Guardian

Ecuador: Presidential Candidate Killed - Human Rights WatchEcuador: Presidential Candidate Killed  Human Rights Watch

Ten killed, gangs unleash terror as Ecuador declares state of emergency - Al Jazeera EnglishTen killed, gangs unleash terror as Ecuador declares state of emergency  Al Jazeera English