Criminal groups in Ecuador used explosives Friday to damage a bridge, authorities said, demonstrating their grip on the South American country where prison inmates took dozens of law enforcement officers hostage less than two days earlier. Source: An explosion in Ecuador is seen as gangs asserting power after inmates take hostages
Ecuadorians will take to the polls Sunday to elect their next president. The election comes after one of the candidates was assassinated earlier this month while leaving a campaign rally. The election season has been marked by violence. Cristian Benavides has more. Source: Ecuador to elect new president weeks after candidate assassinated
Christian Zurita will take the place of Fernando Villavicencio in the August 20 elections, his party announces. Source: Party of slain Ecuador candidate taps Christian Zurita to take his place Category: News