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Warning of possible epidemic in Ecuador’s largest prison

Published on: January 16, 2025
10:15

Quito, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) The Permanent Committee for the Defense of Human Rights in Ecuador warned today of a possible epidemic of tuberculosis in the Penitenciaría del Litoral, the largest prison in the country, where they estimate that around 500 inmates are ill.

Ecuador’s presidential candidates tour provinces

Published on: January 14, 2025
09:54

Quito, Jan 14 (Prensa Latina) The electoral campaign in Ecuador before the February 9 elections continues on Tuesday. The candidates tour different provinces to present their proposals amid preparations for the presidential debate.

Legal problems in Ecuador in the middle of the election campaign

Published on: January 10, 2025
10:33

Quito, Jan 10 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador is living in legal problems in the midst of the electoral campaign after the president, Daniel Noboa, requested leave for a few days for proselytizing activities and entrusted the head of the executive to Cynthia Gellibert.

Ecuador continues campaign towards general elections

Published on: January 7, 2025
10:35

Quito, Jan 7 (Prensa Latina) The electoral campaign continues in Ecuador, in the streets, on social media and in the media outlets, where the candidates for the presidency and other positions seek support for the elections of February 9, 2025.

Ecuador’s armed forces appeal ruling on enforced disappearance

Published on: January 6, 2025
10:45

Quito, Jan 6 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Defense and the Armed Forces of Ecuador have appealed the ruling that recognized the forced disappearance of the four children who were later found dead, Fernando Bastias, a lawyer for the families of the children, said.

Official election campaign begins in Ecuador

Published on: January 5, 2025
08:02

Quito, 5 January (Prensa Latina) The official electoral campaign for the general elections on February 9 began today in Ecuador, amid controversy over the compulsory leave of absence for officials seeking re-election.

Crisis grips Ecuador as 2024 draws to a close

Published on: December 31, 2024
12:52

Quito, Dec 31 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador bids farewell today to 2024 submerging into a multidimensional crisis, as new presidential elections approach on February 9, 2025.

Huge waves in Ecuador leave three dead and material damage

Published on: December 29, 2024
12:46

Quito, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) Unusually huge and persistent waves along the Ecuadorian coast have so far left three dead and caused material damage.

Legislator’s husband murdered in Ecuador

Published on: December 29, 2024
12:43

Quito, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador is suffering today the consequences of the security crisis gripping the country, following a massacre that left six dead and the murder of lawmaker Alexandra Arce’s husband, both in the province of Guayas.

Social activists in Ecuador demand answers over missing children

Published on: December 29, 2024
10:41

Quito, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) The Ecuadorian society is still in shock over the disappearance of four minors in Guayaquil three weeks ago today, a case that has generated national and international outrage, due to the involvement of the military.

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