Ecuador’s Crisis: A Long Road Ahead
An early consensus has empowered President Noboa, but the consequences of a long conflict are unpredictable.
Why Ecuador’s Young President Matters to Washington
Democracy, immigration and the US-China competition all intersect in Ecuador. Here are three ideas on how US officials can help.
Photo Essay: Undocumented in the Galápagos
Fleeing crime on Ecuador’s mainland, one family discovers how even an island paradise can be difficult.
REACTION: Daniel Noboa Wins Presidency in Ecuador
Noboa will lead the country through May 2025 amid rising violence and economic uncertainty.
AQ Podcast: Who’s Who in Ecuador’s Election
A look ahead to the runoff on October 15. What can we expect from the candidates and what is at stake?
REACTION: González, Noboa to Square off in Ecuador’s Presidential Runoff
Analysts react to the surprise result from the first round of the presidential election.
REACTION: Ecuador Presidential Candidate Assassinated
The unprecedented killing of Fernando Villavicencio, an outspoken critic of corruption and organized crime, has shaken the country ahead of elections on August 20.
Can Amazon Basin Presidents Find Consensus on Protecting the Forest?
AQ talked to Kleber Karipuna, member of the organizing committee of the OTCA presidential summit, on the challenges facing the region—from crime to carbon markets.
Meet the Candidates: Ecuador
A Rafael Correa ally will face off against a businessman in the October 15 presidential runoff.
In Ecuador, Has Correísmo Changed Its Tune?
Snap elections could return Rafael Correa’s movement to power—but it may have learned few lessons from its wilderness years.
REACTION: Ecuador’s Lasso Dissolves Congress
President Lasso invoked a never-before-used mechanism as his impeachment trial progressed.
Ecuador’s Political Crisis: Three Scenarios
Both Guillermo Lasso’s impeachment and dissolution of Congress are possible outcomes. What would they look like?
Ecuador’s Crime Wave and Its Albanian Connection
Criminal groups from the Balkans are helping turn the country into a major hub for illegal exports.
AQ Podcast: How Organized Crime Is Changing In Latin America
An overview of the security landscape in the region, including how organized crime is pushing into previously calm countries
AQ Podcast | Ecuador: President Lasso in Trouble?
Ecuador’s president faces new pressure after losing a referendum, a political analyst says.
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