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Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Ecuadorian player's wife and child kidnapped

Ecuadorian soccer player Jackson Rodríguez's family was kidnapped amid rising violence and crime in Guayaquil, illustrating the dangers faced by athletes.
Video games
fromPolygon
5 days ago

This 2-hour indie might be the best game ever about childhood

Despelote captures childhood experiences in Ecuador during the 2002 World Cup qualification, blending personal memories with universal themes.
The game evokes nostalgia, immersing players in authentic representations of childhood in Quito.
Skiing
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

My husband and I did a 3-day hiking trek in Ecuador. At 82 and 73, we're still adventuring together.

Despite their ages, the authors successfully hiked the challenging Quilotoa Loop, embracing the beauty and difficulties of high-elevation trekking.
World news
fromeuronews
2 weeks ago

Video. Ecuador's Waorani demand court action over Amazon oil projects

The Waorani Indigenous community seeks recognition of their territorial rights against government-backed oil projects.
#football
#human-rights
#travel
Graphic design
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

I Never Travel With a Camera-but I Have an Even Better Way to Capture Memories on Trips

Drawing while traveling fosters unique connections and conversations, enriching the travel experience.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

We retired early and moved to Ecuador. The cost of living and healthcare are more affordable, but there are challenges.

Graphic design
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

I Never Travel With a Camera-but I Have an Even Better Way to Capture Memories on Trips

Drawing while traveling fosters unique connections and conversations, enriching the travel experience.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

We retired early and moved to Ecuador. The cost of living and healthcare are more affordable, but there are challenges.

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Is a River Alive? by Robert Macfarlane review streams of consciousness

In September 2008, Ecuador became the first nation in the world to legislate on behalf of water, marking a significant step in the Rights of Nature movement.
Environment
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 month ago

Six Years of Dangerous Misconceptions Targeting Ola Bini and Digital Rights in Ecuador

Ola Bini, initially detained as a 'Russian hacker', has faced ongoing prosecution in Ecuador despite being acquitted in 2023, illuminating deep flaws in the legal approach to digital security.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

British man lynched by mob' after being dragged out of Ecuador police station

The man, whose identity wasn't disclosed, was in custody at a police station in Playas del Cuyabeno when a mob broke in, dragged him out to the street, killed him, and set him on fire.
UK news
#drug-trafficking
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

At least 22 people killed as gang violence erupts in Ecuador

Rival gangs in Guayaquil have engaged in deadly violence, resulting in 22 deaths, highlighting severe law and order issues in Ecuador.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago
LA Dodgers

Leader of Los Choneros transnational criminal organization indicted in Brooklyn federal court on international drug and gun charges

US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

At least 22 people killed as gang violence erupts in Ecuador

Rival gangs in Guayaquil have engaged in deadly violence, resulting in 22 deaths, highlighting severe law and order issues in Ecuador.
LA Dodgers
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Leader of Los Choneros transnational criminal organization indicted in Brooklyn federal court on international drug and gun charges

José Adolfo Macías Villamar, aka 'Fito', faces multiple federal charges including cocaine distribution and firearm trafficking as leader of Los Choneros.
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Helen Hu's unexpected path back to NCAA gymnastics

"If someone had told me last year I would be back on the team, I probably would have laughed in their face," Hu, 23, told ESPN last week. "I was done, I was happy with my life. I had accomplished enough and closed that chapter."
Women in technology
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Representatives of Latin American Art and Architecture Gather at the No-Biennial in Ecuador

"Escuela Radical emphasizes that the biennale is about unity, resisting divisions in Ecuador, highlighting an alternative model focused on sharing over competing."
Barcelona
#gang-violence
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Trump's Ecuadorian deportees: Returning to a country under the terror of organized crime

Elena's small food stall, thriving at the start, faced a nightmare when extortionists demanded a monthly 'vaccine' of $3,000, forcing her to leave Ecuador.
UK news
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
2 months ago

How to watch Ecuador vs Venezuela: Live streams for World Cup qualifier

Ecuador currently sits third in the Conmebol table for 2026 World Cup qualification, while Venezuela is eighth and struggling with no wins in eight matches.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Video. Flooding in southern Ecuador collapses bridge, damages buildings

Heavy rains in southern Ecuador have resulted in the overflow of the Malacatos and Zamora rivers, leading to significant damage to buildings and infrastructure.
Europe news
Coffee
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

His coffee is coveted around the world. His son doesn't know if his future is on the farm

Jose Jijon, heir to Finca Soledad coffee farm, explores dreams in NYC while navigating a legacy steeped in agriculture.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromEngadget
3 months ago

Slice-of-life soccer game Despelote kicks off on May 1

Despelote is a unique soccer game reflecting the life in Quito, Ecuador during the early 2000s.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Ecuador's presidential election goes to runoff after statistical tie'

Ecuador's presidential election runoff will feature a close contest between conservative Daniel Noboa and leftist Luisa Gonzalez, reflecting a divided electorate.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Clear signs of authoritarianism': Ecuador's iron fist' leader seeks re-election

Carlos Javier Vega was shot and killed by military forces during a confrontation at a checkpoint, raising serious human rights concerns under President Noboa's policies.
#wildfires
fromBuzzFeed
8 months ago

11 Solo Trip Locations Around The World Where Women Feel Really Safe

As an older woman, one country I loved traveling on my own to is Ecuador. I stayed in small towns and found the people welcoming... Safety becomes less destination-specific and more about being aware of where you are and the potential risks. When you treat others as you would want to be treated, the world is a welcoming place.
Women in technology
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago

A boomer who couldn't afford retirement in the US moved to Ecuador and said she's living an 'upscale life on a modest budget'

"Prices for healthcare were in some cases over 10 times cheaper than in the US, and housing was about five times less expensive."
New York City
fromSoccer News
8 months ago

Brazil 1-0 Ecuador: Rodrygo strike hands Selecao much-needed win - Soccer News

Brazil's 1-0 victory over Ecuador marked a necessary turnaround in their World Cup qualifying campaign. Rodrygo’s deflected strike secured the win amid criticism of the team’s performance.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromArchDaily
8 months ago

Las Pajareras Lodges / Ignacio Munoz + Javier Mera Luna

The Las Pajareras project innovatively enhances the Guango Lodge by integrating sustainable architecture with a focus on promoting birdwatching, aligning the design with its ecological surroundings.
NYC real estate
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
10 months ago

cubbil studio and ecuador villagers craft cluster of habitats from earth and thatch

Cubbil Studio has shaped housing modules from earth and thatch along the road to the El Altar volcano in Ecuador, collaborating with community volunteers to foster community tourism and preserve vernacular architecture.
Design
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