A cleanup operation was underway Tuesday in Southern Ecuador after heavy rains caused the Malacatos and Zamora rivers to burst their banks.

As the country's crime rates soar, incumbent Daniel Noboa looks to foreign military aid to stabilize the nation before April ...

where a state of emergency has been in place since January as authorities battle to curtail spiraling violence in the once-peaceful South American country. Ecuador is home to an estimated 20 ...

The government of Ecuador has taken another step in its effort to gain help from foreign military forces to combat drug cartels and various organized crime groups.

The U.S. last year declared Los Lobos to be the largest drug trafficking organization in Ecuador, which has gone from being one of South America's most stable nations to among its most violent in ...

And perhaps best of all, Ecuador’s smaller size compared to other South American countries means that hopping from destination to destination can be less time-consuming. To help you tailor your ...

brightly colored species” found in Central and South America. They had seen DNA analyses which suggested the tree frogs in Ecuador didn’t match the rest of the species so they decided to ...

When visiting Ecuador, make sure to pack the right clothes for the region, as the weather can change dramatically in a single ...

Ecuador, in South America, has been described as an adventurer's dream with endless opportunities for trekking, wildlife viewing, and exploration. With the country being comprised of the Andes ...