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Could Ecuador’s referendum mark the birth of a new Bukele?

Voters in Ecuador will face a referendum on labor, investment, and crime, amid the country's unprecedented security crisis

1 week ago • Lucas Berti

The deep roots of Latin America’s organized crime problem

The deep roots of Latin America’s organized crime problem

From Chile to Ecuador to Mexico, crime is on voters’ minds. Why can’t the region’s governments bring order without going to extremes?

3 months ago • Gabriel Cohen

Brazilian government ponders on what to do with nationals in Ecuador

Brazilian government ponders what to do with nationals in Ecuador

4 months ago • Amanda Audi

Wind power grows in Ecuador, but may pose risks for Andean condors

Wind power grows in Ecuador, but may pose risks for Andean condors

Environmental studies of wind projects are said to overlook impacts on local species such as the Andean condor, which could be harmed by turbines

4 months ago • Isabel Alarcón

essequibo President-elect Daniel Noboa of Ecuadorgreets supporters from the balcony of the presidential palace in Quito. Photo: Jonathan Miranda/Ecuador's presidential office

The many challenges facing Ecuador’s unlikely new president

President-elect Noboa has his work cut out for him, amid a shortened term in office, a security crisis, and a lack of a solid structural or political position

6 months ago • Gabriel Cohen

elections Supporters of Daniel Noboa celebrate his victory on Sunday. Photo: Jonathan Miranda/EFE/Folhapress

Daniel Noboa wins presidential election in Ecuador

The youngest president in Ecuador's history, will take office in December and serve for just 16 months

6 months ago • TBR Newsroom

During the runoff, Ecuador presidential contenders campaigned in bulletproof vests and armored vehicles following a candidate's murder in August. Photo: José Jácome/EFE

Runoff election decides who will lead violence-torn Ecuador

An unparalleled wave of violence — believed to be strongly linked with drug cartels — has cast a shadow over the election in Ecuador

7 months ago • Lucas Berti

Antony Blinken during a 2021 visit to Ecuador

U.S. offers reward for information on murdered Ecuador candidate

7 months ago • Ignacio Portes