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In Ecuador, environmentalists worry Noboa is unwinding nation’s green reputation

Paez Will Surpass Messi, Neymar –Ex Ecuador Star
Former Ecuador international Carlos Tenorio has tipped Strasbourg midfielder Kendry Paez to surpass the duo of Lionel Messi and Neymar. The 18-year-old is officially a Chelsea player, joining the club this summer two years after being originally...

Ecuadorian Fritada, Pichincha, Ecuador – Photo of the Day
Ecuadorian Fritada, Pichincha, Ecuador. By: Peter Chartrand (USA). Camera: Panasonic DMC zr HAVANA TIMES – Some photos make us laugh, feel emotions, remember a trip, or a special moment with friends. Others show that the person who took them has...

Arsenal Pursue Deal For Leverkusen Defender Hincapie
1 The Gunners want a left-sided defender as a priority this summer, with Ecuador international Hincapie emerging as a strong candidate. Arsenal’s recruitment staff have watched the 23-year-old extensively, sources told BBC Sport. Hincapie has a...

A Chinese E-Commerce Glut Is Meeting Resistance in Latin America
An avalanche of cheap Chinese stuff is landing on doorsteps across Latin America. Bargain-hungry consumers are giddy, local retailers are getting pummelled and customs agencies are swamped. Enter the taxman. Governments from Mexico to Chile are...

Aruba Shines at Europe Day in Ecuador and Promotes Weddings & VIP Travel
Aruba Ecuador Travel Promotion continues to make waves across Latin America. On May 9, 2025, the island nation celebrated Europe Day in Quito, Ecuador, with a strong presence and impactful activations. As part of its ongoing efforts to attract...
Voices Of Lee Returns From Mission Trip To Ecuador
Lee students play a traditional Ecuadorian game with local children in the Pan de Vida courtyard before Bible class begins oices of Lee member Logan Kerley is shown holding a child during worship time oices of Lee lead worship during a packed...

Trasladan de una prisión a otra a 401 presos con tuberculosis en Ecuador
Por Ana María Cañizares y Mauricio Torres, CNN en Español Autoridades de seguridad y sanitarias de Ecuador reubicaron de una prisión a otra a 401 presos diagnosticados con tuberculosis, informó este viernes el Servicio Nacional de Atención...

Chelsea prospect could be ‘better than Messi and Neymar,’ says former Ecuador international
8There’s a lot of hype surrounding the newest RC Strasbourg Alsace recruit, hailed as the next great South American superstar. On Thursday, the club from Alsace officially signed Kendry Paéz (18) on loan from Chelsea for the entire 2025-26 Ligue 1...

US and Ecuador sign agreement
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — The United States and Ecuador have signed a bilateral agreement meant to disrupt transnational criminal networks. U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the deal Thursday during her visit to Ecuador. The...

PHOTO RELEASE: Secretary Noem Visits Ecuador, Meets with President Noboa and Other Ecuadorian Leaders
The Secretary’s visit deepened law enforcement cooperation and highlighted reforms to make lawful travel and trade safer and more efficient QUITO, ECUADOR – Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem met with Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa,...

Brazilian fruit exports continue despite U.S. tariffs
Despite the imposition of tariffs by the United States, Brazilian fruit exports have continued largely without disruption. According to the Brazilian Association of Fruit Exporters (Abrafrutas), the U.S. market absorbed 14% of Brazil's mango...

Arsenal target £52m-rated Bayer Leverkusen star Piero Hincapie - in deal that would take Mikel Arteta's transfer spending to £1BILLION!
By SIMON JONES Published: 06:13 EDT, 25 August 2025 | Updated: 06:32 EDT, 25 August 2025 Arsenal are working on a deal for Bayer Leverkusen centre back Piero Hincapie. The Ecuador international has been on Arsenal's radar for some months and has...

Arsenal target £52m-rated Bayer Leverkusen star Piero Hincapie - in deal that would take Mikel Arteta's transfer spending to £1BILLION!
By SIMON JONES Published: 06:13 EDT, 25 August 2025 | Updated: 12:59 EDT, 25 August 2025 Arsenal are working on a deal for Bayer Leverkusen centre back Piero Hincapie. The Ecuador international has been on Arsenal's radar for some months and has...

UFC Vancouver: Canadians Charles Jourdain, Kyle Prepolec added to Fight Night card
Canadians Charles (Air) Jourdain and Kyle (Killshot) Prepolec have been added to the Oct. 18 UFC Fight Night card in Vancouver.Article content Jourdain (16-8-1) will face English bantamweight (Dangerous) Davey Grant (17-7-0) while Prepolec...

Peru and Ecuador’s Crude Gamble Faces Indigenous Wall of Resistance
Oakland, CA – In a bold move that sets the stage for escalating conflict in the Amazon, Indigenous governments in northern Peru have denounced a new oil pact between Peru and Ecuador as a direct threat to their rights, lands, and survival. The...

Amb. Davoli heard in Ecuador commission on prison reform
Italy's ambassador to Ecuador, Giovanni Davoli, was heard by the Security Commission of the South American country's National Assembly on the draft bill on the reform of Ecuador's penitentiary system. DavoIi recalled how, since 2022, Italy has...
Highlights and best moments in Stage 3 of La Vuelta 2025
Thanks! We're off! Our coverage of stage 3 of La Vuelta 2025 with 134,6 km course between San Maurizio Canavese and Ceres comes to an end. Thanks for joining us! Stay tuned to VAVEL.com to keep up to date with the world of sports. 🔟🟥 Top 10 -...

Neymar sidelined, Vinicius rested as Brazil prepare for final World Cup qualifiers
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...
WATCH: U.S. Coast Guard Achieves Record Drug Seizure, Offloads $473 Million of Illicit Narcotics at Port Everglades
U.S. Coast Guard Makes Record Drug Bust, Offloads Over 76,000 Pounds of Illegal Narcotics at Port Everglades WATCH: The U.S. Coast Guard achieved a historic milestone with the offload of 76,140 pounds of illicit narcotics, valued at $473 million,...