An Ecuadorian court has handed down decades-long sentences to military personnel for the forced disappearance of four Afro-Ecuadorian boys, spotlighting human rights concerns under President Noboa's security crackdown. Read the full report.
An Ecuadorian court has imposed maximum sentences on 11 soldiers for the forced disappearance and torture of four children, a case shaking the nation's militarisation policy. Read the full details of the landmark ruling.
Ecuadorian police have detained two suspects over the killing of footballer Mario Pineida, a shooting that highlights the nation's escalating violent crime. Read the latest on this tragic case.
Former Ecuador international Mario Pineida was assassinated outside a butcher's shop in Guayaquil. The 33-year-old and his companion were targeted in a brutal attack caught on CCTV. Read the latest on the investigation.
Ecuador international Mario Pineida killed in a shooting in Guayaquil. The nation faces a record violent year as football mourns another tragic loss.
Ecuadorian international Mario Pineida has been killed in a shooting in Guayaquil, as the nation faces a record year of homicides. Read more on the escalating crisis.
Barcelona de Guayaquil defender Mario Pineida, 33, shot dead in Guayaquil as Ecuador faces record homicide rates. Read the latest on this tragic attack.
Wilmer 'Pipo' Chavarria, Ecuador's most wanted trafficker, captured in Malaga years after staging his death. Joint operation exposes global drug network.
Ecuadorian drug lord Wilmer 'Pipo' Chavarria, who faked his death during COVID, has been arrested in Malaga. The Los Lobos leader coordinated global drug shipments from Spain.
Wilmer 'Pipo' Chavarria, leader of Los Lobos gang, arrested in Malaga years after faking death. Ecuador's president announces major capture amid referendum vote.
Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign 16-year-old Ecuador defender Deinner Ordonez from Independiente del Valle. He will join the Blues in 2028. Read more about Chelsea's transfer strategy.
Senior police leaders warn that government changes to prison sentencing are directly contributing to a surge in violent crime, shoplifting, and anti-social behaviour as offenders avoid custody.
Shocking footage emerges showing Mexican special forces raiding a Jalisco hotel to detain two Ecuadorian national team players in a dramatic early-morning operation that's sparked international controversy.
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking state of military accommodation as service families face mould, vermin and collapsing ceilings while defence spending soars.
A British Army sergeant has been sentenced after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a junior soldier, 19-year-old Jaysley Beck, who died by suicide weeks after the incident at Larkhill Camp.
Former Staff Sergeant Mark Gammon sentenced to three years for sexually assaulting 18-year-old soldier Jaysley Beck at Larkhill Barracks, raising serious questions about army safeguarding.
A senior British Army sergeant major has been sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a teenage soldier, exposing serious misconduct within the military ranks.
The United States commits to enhanced security cooperation with Ecuador and Colombia during high-level Washington talks, targeting Caribbean security threats and organised crime networks.
Indigenous leaders and environmental activists in Ecuador report escalating government harassment and surveillance following their opposition to extractive industries in the Amazon.
In a groundbreaking verdict, Uruguay's Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Ecuador in a complex maritime boundary case against Colombia, reshaping territorial waters in Latin America's Pacific region.
Multiple explosions have shaken Ecuador, targeting critical infrastructure including bridges and a shopping mall, as the nation declares an 'internal armed conflict' against criminal gangs.
Exclusive: Former President Trump faced backlash after suggesting military pay could be withheld during government shutdowns, raising serious questions about defence commitments.
Ecuador descends into chaos as rival cartels including Los Choneros and Los Lobos battle for dominance in a violent power struggle following a major gang leader's prison transfer.
Britain strikes at the heart of Putin's military complex with precision defence operation targeting key Russian military assets, marking a significant escalation in support for Ukraine.
A violent explosion tore through Ecuador's largest city Guayaquil after a pickup truck detonated, sending shockwaves through the community and raising security concerns.
A complete electrical grid failure has thrown Ecuador into turmoil, with prisons erupting in violence, hospitals operating on emergency power, and authorities scrambling to restore order amid widespread panic.
A powerful US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, capable of carrying nuclear weapons, has been tracked flying a highly unusual route over Texas, sparking speculation about its secretive mission objectives.
Mauricio Pochettino's midfield plans in turmoil as Moises Caicedo suffers serious injury during international duty with Ecuador, casting doubt over Chelsea's record signing availability.
Controversial comments from former Pentagon official Pete Hegseth spark debate about US military preparedness as National Guard troops face criticism over physical fitness during Chicago security mission.
Exclusive investigation reveals alarming obesity epidemic within US armed forces, with nearly one-third of young Americans too overweight to serve, threatening national security.