Ecuador's youngest president vows to 'restore peace' Banana empire heir Daniel Noboa, 35, has become Ecuador's youngest-ever president-elect, vowing to "restore peace" to a country ravaged by a bloody drug gang war. World • 16 Oct
Ecuador: Leftist, business heir in presidential runoff Two former members of parliament will contest a run-off vote for Ecuador's presidency in October after coming top in the first round of voting. World • 21 Aug
'We are afraid' - Ecuador votes on president Ecuadorans head to the polls today - which opened at 1pm Irish time - in a presidential election tarnished by the murder of a top … World • 20 Aug
Party of slain Ecuadoran candidate picks replacement The running mate of assassinated Ecuadoran candidate Fernando Villavicencio will run for president in his place in 20 August elections, their party said. World • 13 Aug
Suspects in Ecuador assassination are Colombian: police Six people arrested in connection with the assassination of a popular presidential candidate in Ecuador, as well as one attacker who was shot dead, were … World • 11 Aug
Ecuador's Villavicencio - fierce opponent of corruption Presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio stood at the forefront of Ecuador's anti-corruption struggle, denouncing irregularities in public contracts just days before being killed in the middle … World • 10 Aug
Ecuadoran presidential candidate shot dead after rally A presidential candidate in Ecuador, 59-year-old Fernando Villavicencio, has been shot dead at a rally in the capital Quito. World • 10 Aug
Letter bombs sent to Ecuador journalists, one explodes Letter bombs were sent to at least five journalists working in TV and radio stations in Ecuador yesterday, one of which exploded, the country's Interior … World • 21 Mar
Ecuador prison riot leaves 44 dead, 108 on the run At least 44 inmates have died in Ecuador's latest prison riot, the public prosecutor said, as another 100 prisoners managed to escape. World • 10 May 22
At least 75 inmates dead in Ecuador prison riots At least 62 inmates have been killed as riots, blamed on gang rivalry, erupted simultaneously at three prisons in Ecuador, authorities said. World • 24 Feb 21
Release of delayed tests sees Ecuador virus cases jump Ecuador's confirmed coronavirus cases more than doubled to a total of 22,719 after the government released a batch of delayed test results, the Andean country's … Coronavirus • 24 Apr 20
Assange aide arrested trying to leave Ecuador An associate of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has been arrested in Quito while trying to leave Ecuador, a day after Assange was taken into custody … World • 12 Apr 19
Assange to be expelled from Ecudaorian embassy - report WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is reportedly set to be expelled from the Ecuadorian Embassy in central London. World • 05 Apr 19
Assange taking legal action against Ecuador government WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is to take legal action against the government of Ecuador, accusing it of violating his "fundamental rights and freedoms". World • 20 Oct 18
Decision over Assange warrant to be made next month A British judge has said she will make a decision over whether to drop an arrest warrant against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on 6 February. UK • 26 Jan 18
Family in tribute as body of second Irish kayaker found The family of Irishman David Higgins, who died in a kayaking accident in Ecuador, have described him as a "vibrant and special person". News • 23 Jan 18
Irishman dies, second missing in Ecuador kayak accident An Irishman has died and a second is missing following a kayaking accident in Ecuador. News • 22 Jan 18
Ecuador grants citizenship to Julian Assange Ecuador has granted citizenship to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. News • 11 Jan 18
U2 delay gig for World Cup qualifier U2 delayed the start of their concert in Buenos Aires last night to allow their fans to watch Argentina's do-or-die World Cup qualifier against Ecuador … News • 11 Oct 17
Ecuador restricted Assange's internet access Ecuador's government has acknowledged that it had partly restricted internet access for Julian Assange, the founder of anti-secrecy group WikiLeaks, who has lived in the … News • 19 Oct 16
Ecuador to allow Sweden interview Assange Ecuador has said it will let Swedish officials interview Julian Assange at its embassy in London, where the WikiLeaks founder has been sheltering since June … News • 11 Aug 16
Ecuador death toll rises above 650 The death toll from Ecuador's 7.8 magnitude earthquake last week has risen above 650. News • 24 Apr 16
Second quake strikes off coast of Ecuador A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Ecuador this morning, just days after a major quake hit the country, killing more than 500 … News • 20 Apr 16
Devastation in Ecuador Over 200 people were killed and thousands were forced from their homes when a powerful earthquake rocked Ecuador yesterday. Galleries • 18 Apr 16
At least 235 people killed in Ecuador earthquake The death toll from Ecuador's biggest earthquake in decades soared to at least 235 as rescuers using tractors and bare hands hunted desperately for survivors … News • 17 Apr 16
