DHS reports that the suspect in the New Jersey hit-and-run is an undocumented immigrant from Ecuador.
Man Accused of Fatal Accident in New Jersey Entered U.S. Illegally Authorities have identified the man who allegedly struck and killed a pedestrian in New Jersey last Friday as Wilson “Adrian” Morocho Necta, a 33-year-old illegal immigrant from Ecuador. It was reported that he entered the U.S. through the southern border in 2019 but was […]
Ecuador Launches Anti-Drug Cartel Initiative Supported by the US
Ecuador Launches Operation Against Drug Traffickers with U.S. Support On March 15, Ecuador began a two-week operation targeting drug traffickers, bolstered by assistance from the United States. This initiative involves deploying thousands of police and military personnel in regions identified as dangerous, including Guayas, Los Rios, and Santo Domingo de los Tzachilas. Authorities have implemented […]
FBI Establishes Its First Long-Term Office in Ecuador
FBI Opens First Office in Ecuador The U.S. Embassy in Quito announced on Wednesday that the FBI has established its first office in Ecuador. This news came shortly after the United States and Ecuador signed a memorandum of understanding in the afternoon at the Vice President’s Office. This memorandum is expected to enhance technical capabilities […]
Ecuador and the U.S. Capture $70 Million in Drugs in Collaborative Sea Operation
Military Seizes Narcotics in Joint Operation Ecuador’s Ministry of Defense announced on Tuesday that military personnel, with support from the United States, intercepted 1.9 tons of suspected drugs at sea, thought to be destined for the U.S. According to details shared by the ministry, the operation was a collaborative effort with the U.S. Coast Guard […]
Ecuador files a complaint with the US after an ICE agent reportedly attempted to enter its consulate.
Ecuador’s Foreign Affairs Ministry recently stated it submitted a “letter of protest” to the U.S. after an officer from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) allegedly tried to access the Ecuadorian consulate in Minnesota this week. According to the ministry, “Consular officials quickly stopped ICE officers from entering the consulate headquarters, ensuring the protection of Ecuadorian […]
Ecuador Increases Tariffs on Colombian Crude Oil by 900 Percent
Ecuador’s government, under President Daniel Novoa, declared on Monday a hefty 900 percent increase in tariffs for Colombian crude oil transported via its pipeline system. This move adds fuel to the ongoing trade dispute. Energy Minister Inés Manzano stated in a local radio interview that Ecuador will now impose a charge of $30 for each […]
Five human heads discovered hanging on a beach in Ecuador amid ongoing gang conflict
On Sunday, five severed human heads were discovered hanging from ropes on a southwestern Ecuadorian coastline, a grim finding that reflects the escalating gang violence throughout the nation. This horrific act is part of a broader wave of brutal conflicts tied to drug trafficking and organized crime that has intensified in recent years. The scene […]
Ecuador Prison Riots Result in Over 31 Deaths
At least 31 inmates have died and many more were injured due to two violent riots that took place in Ecuador’s Machala prison on Sunday, according to local officials. The country’s prison authority, SNAI, shared updates on the situation through various public statements. SNAI reported that following an alarm from the prison, a police tactical […]
Trump administration to return survivors of drug boat attack to Ecuador and Colombia
The U.S. government is preparing to send back two accused drug traffickers who survived recent military operations in the Caribbean to their respective countries, Ecuador and Colombia. On Saturday, President Trump revealed that these two individuals were among the survivors of a military boat attack that occurred on Thursday, an operation that resulted in the […]
Ecuador announces a 60-day emergency situation due to protests over diesel subsidies.
Ecuador’s President Declares Emergency Amid Protests Ecuadorian President Daniel Novoa has declared a 60-day emergency in response to widespread protests following last week’s unexpected elimination of diesel subsidies. This declaration affects seven out of the country’s twenty states, citing “serious internal obstacles” and the need to mobilize forces and national police. The U.S. embassy in […]