Latest News | Quito Daily Press

A Week In Ecuador On A $18,897 Salary

Refinery 29 ·

Was there an expectation for you to attend higher education? Did you participate in any form of higher education? If yes, how did you pay for it? Education has been a priority in my family for decades, so no one ever thought of me not going to...

Florida officials announce crackdown on undocumented truck drivers amid fallout from fatal crash

WFLX Fox 29 - Florida · August 25, 2025

Florida officials on Monday announced a surge in immigration enforcement at semi-truck checkpoints after a fatal August crash killed three people and thrust the state into a national fight over undocumented drivers. Agriculture Commissioner Wilton...

Beccacece says Ecuador can surprise at World Cup

Xinhua News Agency ·

GUAYAQUIL, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Ecuador national team manager Sebastian Beccacece said Thursday he will treat the side's last two FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Paraguay and Argentina as a chance to fine-tune preparations for football's...

See as Morris County choir tours Ecuador, unearths 'lost' compositions

New Jersey Herald ·

Members of the Morris County-based Concordia Christi Choir during their summer trip to Ecuador, where they performed in six historic churches during Harmonia Universalis International Choral Symphony Week.Photos Provided By Kathy AbbottMembers of...

The 39th edition of the Baza International Folklore Festival

Euro Weekly News · August 25, 2025

Baza is celebrating the success of its 39th International Folklore Festival. Photo Credit: Baza Town Hall BAZA is celebrating the successful 39th edition of their Baza International Folklore Festival, or FIF, which once again captivated visitors...

Morris choir unearths lost music, brings it back to singer’s homeland

The North Jersey Record - New Jersey ·

A Morris County choir is back on North American soil after sharing a special summer journey to Ecuador, where they treated the crowd with a taste of both traditional and popular U.S. songs of faith. Seizing the moment, the New Jersey ensemble went...

“High-quality fruit”: Ecuador’s Tango mandarins make their U.S. debut

Fresh Fruit Portal · August 14, 2025

It's a first for Ecuadorian fruit grower and distributor Ecuagroimport. The company is breaking into the U.S. market with its first shipment of Tango mandarins. With an initial 13.32-ton cargo shipped in mid-July, the debut marks a milestone six...

Irish man dies in Ecuador prison after being arrested at airport with alleged cocaine

Breaking News from Ireland ·

An Irish man who was arrested earlier this month with his son in Ecuador, allegedly in possession of a large amount of cocaine, has died in prison. The man, believed to have been in his early 60s, was arrested in Guayaquil Airport, according to...

Only 5% of LATAM Drugs Attempt to Leave Through Venezuela: Cabello

teleSUR · August 25, 2025

Interior MInister Diosdado Cabello, Aug. 25, 2025. Photo: teleSUR August 25, 2025 Hour: 12:27 pm On Monday, Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello outlined the procedures his country is implementing to effectively combat drug trafficking...

Eladio Carrión to Bring ‘Pure High Energy’ & Yakuza-Inspired Show to DON KBRN World Tour: See Full Setlist

Billboard · August 25, 2025

"The idea was always to give fans a full 360 experience," the rapper tells Billboard Español about the global tour that kicks off Aug. 27. 8/25/2025 Eladio Carrión Rafael Molina Español Eladio Carrión is set to hit the road with the DON KBRN World...

Ecuador: Noboa declares new state of emergency and plans another referendum

MercoPress ·

Friday, August 8th 2025 - 09:06 UTC The current state of things could further erode Ecuador's fragile democracy, Noboa argues Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa has declared a new state of emergency for 60 days in four coastal provinces: El Oro,...

Despite US tariff advantage, Ecuador’s shrimp industry stung, too, CNA says

Undercurrent News · August 13, 2025

Ecuador may have received one of the lowest tariff rates delivered by president Donald Trump to the US' largest shrimp source nations but its exporters are still bracing for steep financial losses, advises Ecuador's National Chamber of Aquaculture...

Irish father dies in Ecuador following arrest with son over €600K cocaine plot

Dublin Live · August 13, 2025

An Irish dad-of-two has died in a South American hospital, just days after he was paraded in front of a camera following an alleged cocaine bust. The 64-year-old man from County Offaly died due to a suspected heart attack in Ecuador on August 6,...

Ecuador’s Ambassador Sees India Ties Entering ‘New, Strategic Era’

StratNews Global · August 8, 2025

Home South America Ecuador’s Ambassador Sees India Ties Entering ‘New, Strategic Era’ India's decision to open an embassy in Quito signals closer connection with Ecuador, says Ambassador Fernando Xavier Bucheli Vargas As the global race for...

Florida Launches Immigration Checks at Weigh Stations

Transport Topics · August 25, 2025

[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] Florida law enforcement will begin asking commercial truck drivers about their immigration status during inspections at highway weigh stations after a turnpike crash killed three...

Brazil without Neymar and Vinicius as Paqueta back for World Cup qualifiers

RTL Today · August 25, 2025

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti did not recall Neymar and spared Vinicius Junior for World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Bolivia next month with Lucas Paqueta returning to the national team. The 33-year-old Neymar, who returned to Santos in...

Irish dad dies in Ecuador days after €600,000 'cocaine seizure' arrest with son

Irish Mirror · August 13, 2025

An Irish father died in a South American hospital – just days after he was paraded in front of a camera over an alleged cocaine bust. The man, who was 64 and from County Offaly, died of a suspected heart attack in Ecuador on August 6 – just three...

Ecuador President confirms reopening of casinos and gaming halls to be decided by referendum

Yogonet International · August 7, 2025

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa confirmed that a referendum or popular consultation will be held to decide whether casinos and gambling halls will be allowed to operate in hotels, with the condition that they will pay 25% of their sales in...

'Attentive' Spurs given green light to make move for £52m Hincapie

Sports Mole ·

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly given the green light to move for Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie, who has a £52m release clause in his contract. Tottenham Hotspur have supposedly been handed encouragement in their pursuit of Bayer...

Isak, Donnarumma and Rodrygo: The seven biggest deals that could still happen

Sports Mole ·

Sports Mole looks at the seven biggest deals that could still be done in the summer transfer window, including Alexander Isak to Liverpool and Rodrygo to Manchester City. The summer transfer window of 2025 has already etched itself into the...