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Ecuador responds to Petro’s claim of Glas as a political prisoner

Published on: April 7, 2026
19:10

Quito, April 7 (Prensa Latina) Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa responded to his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro, who again labeled former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas a "political prisoner."

Ecuador debates law on cannabis use

Published on: April 7, 2026
19:06

Quito, Apr 7 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador's National Assembly (Parliament) is scheduled to discuss on Tuesday a legislative proposal to regulate cannabis use in the country, although there are warnings of technical, health, and institutional gaps.

Glas detained two years after assault on Mexican Embassy in Ecuador

Published on: April 6, 2026
10:50

Quito, April 5 (Prensa Latina) Former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas marks two years in detention following the police assault on the Mexican embassy in Quito, an event that sparked international condemnation and accusations of violations of international law.

Art Exhibition in Ecuador to show solidarity with Cuba

Published on: April 4, 2026
14:13

Quito, April 4 (Prensa Latina) The collective exhibition "Against the Blockade" in Ecuador will bring together dozens of artists in solidarity with Cuba, with more than 100 works seeking international support in the face of the blockade imposed by the United States on the island.

Ecuador: Citizen Revolution denounces democratic breakdown

Published on: April 2, 2026
23:04

Quito, Apr 2 (Prensa Latina) Gabriela Rivadeneira, president of the Revolucion Ciudadana (Citizen's Revolution-RC), denounced obstacles to the political movement's participation in the upcoming electoral process and asserted that Ecuador is currently experiencing a democratic breakdown.

Ecuador and Colombia mark two months of trade tension

Published on: April 1, 2026
12:40

Quito, Apr 1 (Prensa Latina) Trade tensions between Ecuador and Colombia reach their second month on Wednesday without a solution, with a drop in bilateral trade, and no concrete progress in the announced talks.

Ecuador-Colombia border reopens after tariff blockade

Published on: March 28, 2026
16:14

Quito, March 28 (Prensa Latina) The border between Ecuador and Colombia reopened after the lifting of an 18-day blockade that disrupted traffic.

Ecuador: Citizen Revolution Movement remains suspended

Published on: March 27, 2026
10:58

Quito, Mar 27 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador's Revolucion Ciudadana (Citizen's Revolution-RC) Movement remains suspended on Friday after the Electoral Disputes Tribunal (TCE) rejected a new appeal filed by its president, Gabriela Rivadeneira.

Ecuador to receive Kristi Noem to strengthen cooperation with US

Published on: March 25, 2026
14:56

Quito, Mar 25 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador is expecting Kristi Noem, the US government's delegate to the "Shield of the Americas" military coalition, for a visit focused on strengthening cooperation against organized crime.

Curfew in Ecuador reduces crime

Published on: March 24, 2026
13:21

Quito, Mar 24 (Prensa Latina) The curfew currently in effect in four provinces of Ecuador has reduced crime by 33 percent since the measure was implemented on March 15, Interior Minister John Reimberg informed.

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