A.J. Schenkman’s plate always seems to be full. Not only is he a seventh-grade social studies teacher at John G. Borden ...

The bird species called the Andean Cock of the Rock is known for the large feathery bulb on it's face, but what is it use for?

The kidnappers demanded $500,000 for the release of the wife and son but the family refused to pay, police said.

The incident occurred amid a state of emergency declared 10 days ago by the government in nine areas of the country.

If this was his one last trip, he says he would have dozens of black sacks of cocaine — worth an estimated $500,000 in Ecuador but as much as $5 million on US streets, he says — hidden beneath ...

Polls have closed in Ecuador in a close presidential run-off pitting the incumbent conservative, Daniel Noboa, against leftist lawyer Luisa Gonzalez. Initial results are expected at 7pm (00:00 ...

Insecurity and crime have plagued Ecuador for four years, with an increase in the first few months of the year, according to the government. Between January and March, 2,345 violent deaths were ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Below is an analysis of the economic and political impact, plus our Consensus Forecasts for Ecuador and the wider region. Contested result: González has refused to concede, citing irregularities ...

Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa won the country’s presidential election on Sunday based on preliminary results, an electoral official said, as his main rival demanded a recount of the vote ...

A powerful earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale struck northwestern Ecuador early on Friday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake hit the border ...

A strong, 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Ecuador on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 6:44 a.m. Ecuador time about ...