Ecuador

Ecuador international Angulo dies at 22, a month after car crash

Angulo was involved in a traffic accident on Oct. 7 that also resulted in the death of his former youth team teammate Roberto Cabezas.

Rodrygo scores the only goal as Brazil beat Ecuador

Real Madrid forward Rodrygo scored the only goal as Brazil boosted their lacklustre 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with a 1-0 victory over Ecuador on Saturday.

Ecuador braced for 'another final' against Argentina

Ecuador are preparing for "another final" at the Copa America after advancing to a quarterfinal match-up against defending champions Argentina, head coach Felix Sanchez said on Sunday.

Ecuador clinch Copa quarterfinal berth as Venezuela sink Jamaica

Ecuador, needing only a point against Mexico in Glendale, Arizona to advance on goal difference, withstood a furious late onslaught from 'El Tri' to reach the last eight.

Di Maria on target as Argentina down Ecuador 1-0

Di Maria, named as captain for the game with Lionel Messi on the bench, bagged his 31st international goal in the 40th minute of an entertaining clash at Soldier Field.

Ecuador under state of emergency, curfew after narco boss escapes

President Daniel Noboa, in office since November, announced a 60-day mobilization of soldiers in Ecuador's streets and prisons as a manhunt was under way for gangster Jose Adolfo Macias, alias "Fito."

Project Sydicate / No Impunity for Insurrectionists

The uncanny similarity between Brazil’s failed insurrection and the attack on the US Capitol highlights the many parallels between Bolsonaro and Trump.

Hosts Qatar crash out of World Cup after Dutch held by Ecuador

Cody Gakpo scored again at the World Cup but the Netherlands missed the chance to secure a place in the last 16 on Friday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by a battling Ecuador, a result which eliminated host nation Qatar.

Netherlands 3-1 Ecuador: What’s your prediction?

With the Netherlands and Ecuador both coming off 2-0 wins in their openers, the meeting at Khalifa International Stadium on Friday carries added significance as it could decide who takes the top-spot in Group A.

April 20, 2016
April 20, 2016

Another 6.1 tremor felt in Ecuador

A fresh tremor rattles Ecuador overnight, a 6.1 magnitude jolt that was the strongest aftershock since a lethal earthquake killed hundreds of people on Saturday. There was no immediate report of further damage.

April 19, 2016
April 19, 2016

Ecuador quake death toll hits 413

At least 413 people are now known to have died in the earthquake that struck Ecuador, the country's government says.

April 18, 2016
April 18, 2016

Bangladesh’s condolence for Ecuador quake

Bangladesh has expressed deep shock at the tragic loss many lives and injury of hundreds of people in the devastating earthquake in Ecuador.

April 18, 2016
April 18, 2016

Ecuador quake toll at 272, 'certain to rise'

At least 272 people have been confirmed dead and more than 1,500 people injured after Ecuador was hit by its most powerful earthquake in decades.

April 17, 2016
April 17, 2016

Ecuador earthquake: Death toll rises to 233

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake has killed at least 77 people in Ecuador, Vice-President Jorge Glas says.A state of emergency is declared in six provinces and the National Guard is mobilised.

January 30, 2016
January 30, 2016

Ecuador to sell a third of its Amazon rainforest to Chinese oil companies

Ecuador is planning to auction off three million of the country’s 8.1 million hectares of the pristine Amazonian rainforest to Chinese oil companies.

October 9, 2015
October 9, 2015

Argentina 0-2 Ecuador: Martino's men crumble without Messi & Aguero

Argentina were below-par all evening and finally slumped to a 2-0 defeat against Ecuador in Buenos Aires, as the absences of Messi and Aguero were felt keenly up-front.

October 8, 2015
October 8, 2015

Lionel Messi tells Sergio Aguero to wear his No. 10 for Argentina

Sergio Aguero will adopt the No. 10 shirt for Argentina while it is left vacant due to the injury of its usual wearer, Lionel Messi.

September 29, 2015
September 29, 2015

Lionel Messi of Barcelona may make earlier return, doesn't need surgery - Argentina doc

Barcelona star Lionel Messi will be back in action before the two months originally stipulated, Argentina team doctor Donato Villani has said.

June 12, 2015
June 12, 2015

Chile beat Ecuador in Copa America opener

Hosts Chile began their quest for a maiden Copa America title with victory over Ecuador in Santiago.

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