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Beauty queen shot dead after octopus ceviche order led killers to restaurant
Ecuadorian influencer shared her lunch with 173,000 followers before being gunned down.
Ecuadorian police broke into Mexico’s embassy, sparking outrage. Why is this such a big deal?
Ecuadorian police burst into Mexico’s Embassy in Quito and arrested a former leader.
Drug cartels exploit the banana industry to ship cocaine
Ecuador is increasingly at the confluence of two global trades: bananas and cocaine.
Colombian 'terrorism' alleged: Six arrested after presidential hopeful assassinated
An Ecuadorian police report says six men were arrested as suspects in the assassination.
Record cocaine seizure worth $1.1 billion hidden in container of bananas
This sets the record for the largest seizure of drugs in the Netherlands.
Anti-corruption Ecuadorean presidential candidate killed at campaign event
Victim was an outspoken critic of corruption in increasingly violent nation.
Declared dead again: Woman who revived during her wake dies after week in hospital
76-year-old woman who revived during her wake has been declared dead again.
Woman declared dead wakes up at her own funeral, sparking investigation
Her family was ready to say goodbye. Then there was a knock on the coffin lid.
An Ecuador police station is no place for a holiday says Antonia Prebble
A life in travel by Antonia Pebble, from sea slugs to stolen laptops.
Ecuador earthquake kills at least 12, causes widespread damage
The 6.8 quake killed at least 12 people and left others trapped under rubble.
What it's like cruising around the Galapagos Islands
Welcome to a whole new world like you've never seen before.
Hate cruises? I did too before stepping aboard this expedition ship
There's more to cruising than massive ships with casinos and restaurants.
What it's like cruising around the Galapagos Islands
Welcome to a whole new world like you've never seen before.
Annual index reveals the best places to retire in 2022 revealed
A new study reveals the golden spots to spend your golden years.
Take a trip along one of the world's longest roads
Fancy a great walk? This one may take you 530 days.
Exploring the Galapagos Islands: As memorable as you'd imagine
This is what makes a visit to the Galapagos Islands such a bucket-list experience.
Ecuador prison battle leaves 58 dead
Fighting between prison gangs lasted at least eight hours in the lockup in Guayaquil.
Itching to see Ecuador and Peru? Live vicariously through books, film and food
While we can't travel to Ecuador and Peru by plane, we can via the internet, books and TV.
Gang riot: At least 100 dead in Ecuador prison
Ecuadorian officials say the death toll from a gang battle in jail risen to more than 100.
Darwin's Arch loses its top due to erosion in Galapagos
Darwin's Arch in the Galapagos Islands has lost its top from natural erosion.
Sailor sauntered off ship with cocaine, Crown says
Foreign crew made a fast fortune funnelling drugs into New Zealand, jurors told.
NZ's Covid conundrums: The virus border breaches still confounding our experts
View a summary of New Zealand's most puzzling Covid-19 outbreaks.
Trial hears of cocaine cops' secret break-in
Cocaine market is exploding, drug cop tells High Court trial.
Treasure map to cocaine found in secret codes, Auckland court hears
A cryptic message on a secret messaging app led detectives to a bizarre stash.
Gwynne Dyer: Herd immunity, reinfection and the great deception
Opinion: Never mind the ideology, take another hard look at the death rates.
He's 110, she's 104. Meet the world's oldest married couple
The two retired teachers from Ecuador have received their Guinness certification.