Ecuador11 hrs agoUS and Ecuador forces launch operation to fight drug trafficking Washington says the two countries are combatting what the US calls designated terrorist organisations in the South American country.11 hrs ago21 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 202522 Dec 2025Ecuadorean soldiers jailed for 34 years over boys' forced disappearanceThe four boys were picked up by a military patrol and their bodies were later found mutilated and burned.22 Dec 202518 Dec 2025Ecuador defender Pineida killed in shootingEcuador defender Mario Pineida dies at the age of 33 after being shot outside a shop in Guayaquil.18 Dec 202517 Nov 2025Ecuador votes against allowing foreign military bases in countryVoters have rejected a referendum proposal, dealing a blow to President Daniel Noboa and US ambitions in the region.17 Nov 2025...
