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Ecuador agreed to lower punishing tariffs on Colombian imports from 100% to 75%, offering hope that a months-long trade dispute between the neighboring nations may be cooling. The move comes after diplomatic outreach and signals renewed commitment to cooperation along their shared border.
In Ecuador, where nature has legal rights, local residents turned "paraecologists" are using science to protect endangered ecosystems from copper mining. Their evidence is winning in court.
Ecuador and the United States have joined forces to combat drug trafficking that's fueled violence in the South American nation. The partnership marks a major step in reclaiming safety for millions of Ecuadorians.
Nearly 400 coffee farmers in Ecuador's Amazon rainforest have proven you can grow great coffee without cutting down a single tree. Their success is creating a blueprint for protecting forests while improving farmers' livelihoods.
Scientists in Ecuador just attached the country's first satellite tracker to a critically endangered leatherback sea turtle, opening a new window into protecting one of the ocean's most mysterious giants. With fewer than 1,000 Eastern Pacific leatherbacks left, this breakthrough could reveal where they travel and how to keep them safe.
A new cyclist shelter rises from land transformed by decades of replanting in Ecuador's Andes. The earth-toned refuge celebrates both environmental recovery and community connection.
Scientists discovered a new glass frog species in Ecuador and named it after Neisi Dajomes, the country's first female Olympic gold medalist. The tiny transparent amphibian honors a weightlifting champion who made history.
Scientists discovered a new glassfrog in Ecuador and named it after Neisi Dajomes, the country's first female Olympic gold medalist. The discovery hints at an entire "lost world" of unknown amphibian species waiting to be found.
Scientists discovered a unique glass frog species in Ecuador's Amazon and named it after Neisi Dajomes, the country's first female Olympic gold medalist. The tiny amphibian represents hope for biodiversity in one of Earth's richest ecosystems.
A 23-year-old Paralympic sprinter from Ecuador just became her country's first Laureus Award nominee after shattering a world record that stood for over a decade. Kiara Rodriguez won three gold medals at the World Championships and is now competing for one of sports' most prestigious honors.
New technology just revealed a massive 3,000-year-old network of earthen structures in Ecuador's Amazon, proving ancient civilizations built sophisticated cities in the jungle long before anyone thought possible. The discovery shatters outdated theories that said the Amazon could only support small nomadic groups.
A translucent timber cabin hovers above Ecuador's rainforest floor, proving remote mountain homes can protect nature instead of harming it. The innovative design lifts the entire structure off the ground, leaving the forest ecosystem completely untouched.
Ecuador pulled off one of the biggest surprises of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, coming from behind to defeat powerhouse Germany 2-1 in a thrilling match that showcased the South American team's heart and determination. The victory proves the underdogs can compete with anyone on soccer's biggest stage.
Willian Pacho grew up in a violent, impoverished Ecuadorian town and now stands as one of Europe's best defenders, helping PSG chase a historic second straight Champions League title. His jersey number 51 honors his late mother, who passed away at that age.
Richard Carapaz powered to his second Tour de France stage win, conquering the Alpine climb to Orcieres-Merlette with a thrilling late attack. The Ecuadorian cyclist is now closing in on the prestigious polka-dot jersey after dominating the mountain stage.
A team of marine biologists spent nights on a remote Ecuadorian beach to attach a tracking device to Lucero, a rare Eastern Pacific leatherback sea turtle. The data from this historic first could help save one of the world's most endangered sea turtle populations.
Manchester United's Amad Diallo scored a dramatic last-minute goal to give Ivory Coast a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in their first World Cup match in 12 years. The substitute's stunning finish keeps alive the West African nation's dream of reaching the knockout stage for the first time ever.
In one of the greatest underdog performances in World Cup history, Curaçao's goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves to secure a historic 0-0 draw against Ecuador. The smallest nation ever to reach the tournament proved they belong on soccer's biggest stage.
Substitute Amad Diallo scored in the final seconds to give Ivory Coast a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in their first World Cup match in 12 years. The dramatic finish sent Les Éléphants one step closer to their first-ever knockout stage appearance.
In Ecuador's Amazon, Indigenous paraecologists are documenting jaguars and endangered species to stop a massive copper mine. Their secret weapon? The country's groundbreaking "rights of nature" laws that give ecosystems legal protection.
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