Rival factions of drug trafficking gang fight over territory in port city of Guayaquil before a presidential election.
Ecuadorian artist Franz del Castillo is working to create the longest drawing in history, spanning over 3,000 metres.
The right-wing incumbent is set to face his left-leaning rival, Luisa Gonzalez, in a second round of voting in April.
Surge in support sees left-wing challenger Luisa Gonzalez neck and neck with incumbent President Daniel Noboa.
The vote is effectively a referendum on 37-year-old incumbent Daniel Noboa.
From prison riots to power outages, Daniel Noboa’s first term has set the stage for tough battles ahead.
President Daniel Noboa hopes to secure a full four-year term but faces concerns over high crime and economic issues.
President Daniel Noboa also ordered a greater military presence at local ports due to ‘destabilisation’ by armed groups.
Humiliation. Desperation. Anger. Hear from some of the undocumented Latin American immigrants deported from the US.
Noboa has tussled with Vice President Veronica Abad over questions of insubordination as new general elections approach.
A judge has ordered 16 military members to remain behind bars while a probe into the deaths continues.
A historic drought has stymied Ecuador’s hydroelectric power system, leaving many without electricity for hours on end.
State of emergency to allow government to send more money, people to help bring blazes under control, minister says.
The law in some countries is evolving to grant nature spots legal rights. What does it all mean?
