Ecuador's prisons are in chaos once more. This time, four inmates lost their lives, and over 30 others were hurt in a recent riot. The trouble started when inmates were being moved to a new high-security prison in another part of the country. This isn't the first time this prison has seen violence. Just a couple of months ago, 14 inmates died there in a fight between...
In Ecuador, a group of determined citizens took on powerful corporations to protect public health. This battle began when the government issued a surprising decree. On January 10, 2023, the Ecuadorian government released Decreto 645. This decree lowered taxes on items harmful to health and the environment. These items included cigarettes, sugary drinks, and plastic c...
A rescue mission unfolded recently when five brave fishermen were found alive after drifting at sea for 55 long days. The Ecuadorian navy reported that the five men, hailing from Peru and Colombia, were picked up by a tuna boat named Aldo. These men had been missing since mid-March, leaving their families and friends in a state of worry. The fishermen's journey bega...
Ecuador has a new leader. Daniel Noboa won the presidential election. This happened on a Sunday. The National Electoral Council made the announcement. They said Noboa had an unassailable lead. This was with 90% of the votes counted. Noboa's victory was not a surprise. He had won a previous election against the same opponent. That was in a snap election earlier in the...
Ecuador is at a crossroads. The upcoming presidential election is a tight race between two candidates with very different ideas. The main issue? The surge in drug-related violence that has made Ecuador one of the most dangerous countries in Latin America. The economy is in a slump, making it hard to fight this crime wave. Daniel Noboa, the current president, is runn...
Ecuador’s voters have a big decision to make before this election! There will be a runoff on April 13 for the country’s presidency, pitting current president Daniel Noboa against Luísa González. Both of these candidates have managed to beat out fourteen other hopefuls, so it is a huge deal. What’s fascinating is that this is the second time this year the...
Exercising every day is super important for kids. But do they do it enough? This study looked at how well kids in Ecuador follow the World Health Organization's (WHO) advice on physical activity. They checked two very different places: Cuenca, where lots live in cities and have basic needs met, and Quinindé, where most live in countryside and many don't have their ne...