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2 months ago

More than 100 prison guards held hostage in Ecuador amid state of emergency

The incident at TC Televisión, a state-owned network, came amid widespread chaos and violence after President Daniel Noboa declared a countrywide state of emergency.
2 months ago
More than 100 prison guards held hostage in Ecuador amid state of emergency
2 months ago

Ecuadorian president says country is “at war” amid massive violence

ABC News’ Matt Rivers has the details on violence sweeping across Ecuador that stemmed from an apparent prison escape of an alleged drug gang leader.
2 months ago
Ecuadorian president says country is “at war” amid massive violence
2 months ago

Armed gunmen stormed TV station in Ecuador amid unrest

Ecuador's president declared a state of emergency Monday amid a wave of violence, mostly gang-related. Armed and masked gunmen stormed a TV station during a live broadcast Tuesday.
2 months ago
Armed gunmen stormed TV station in Ecuador amid unrest
2 months ago

US Airlines cancel flights to Ecuador

The move follows a wave of armed attacks in the South American nation, including one on a television studio during a live broadcast. ABC News’ Rhiannon Ally.
2 months ago
US Airlines cancel flights to Ecuador
2 months ago

Gunmen storm Ecuador TV station after president declares state of emergency

The incident at TC Televisión, a state-owned network, came amid widespread chaos and violence after President Daniel Noboa declared a countrywide state of emergency.
2 months ago
Gunmen storm Ecuador TV station after president declares state of emergency
2 months ago

Armed men broke onto set of public television channel in Ecuador as it broadcast live

Ecuador’s national police chief later announced that authorities had arrested all the masked intruders. No one was killed in the attack.
2 months ago
Armed men broke onto set of public television channel in Ecuador as it broadcast live
2 months ago

Armed men take over TV station in Ecuador

The takeover came after the leader of a notorious criminal gang disappeared from jail.
2 months ago
Armed men take over TV station in Ecuador
7 months ago

Presidential candidate assassinated in Ecuador, 1 suspect dead and 6 arrested

Fernando Villavicencio, a presidential candidate in Ecuador, was assassinated at the end of a campaign rally in Quito on Wednesday.
7 months ago
Presidential candidate assassinated in Ecuador, 1 suspect dead and 6 arrested
7 months ago

Ecuador declares state of emergency after presidential candidate is killed

ABC News’ Matt Rivers explains the latest after Fernando Villavicencio was assassinated at a campaign event in Ecuador.
7 months ago
Ecuador declares state of emergency after presidential candidate is killed
7 months ago

Presidential candidate assassinated in Ecuador

Fernando Villavicencio, a presidential candidate in Ecuador, was assassinated at the end of a campaign rally in Quito on Wednesday.
7 months ago
Presidential candidate assassinated in Ecuador
3 years ago

At least 79 killed in prison riots in Ecuador as gangs battle for control, officials say

At least 79 inmates have died in riots at four prisons across Ecuador, authorities said.
3 years ago
Dozens killed in prison riots in Ecuador as gangs battle for control, officials say
8 years ago

Two Aftershocks Rattle Earthquake-Weary Ecuador

Tremors frighten residents still recovering from last month's deadly quake.
8 years ago
2 Aftershocks Rattle Earthquake-Weary Ecuador
8 years ago

Rescuers Pull 72-Year-Old Man From Rubble 13 Days After Ecuador Earthquake

Manuel Vasquez was found in a partially collapsed building by rescuers.
8 years ago
72-Year-Old Man Pulled From Rubble 13 Days After Ecuador Quake
8 years ago

6.0-Magnitude Aftershock Strikes off the Coast of Ecuador

The aftershock follows Saturday's deadly 7.8-magnitude earthquake.
8 years ago
6.0-Magnitude Aftershock Strikes off the Coast of Ecuador
8 years ago

Service Dogs Assist in Rescue Efforts After Ecuador Earthquake

The search for survivors continues after the 7.8-magnitude earthquake.
8 years ago
Service Dogs Assist in Rescue Efforts After Ecuador Earthquake
8 years ago

Powerful Earthquake Strikes Ecuador

Photos of the aftermath of deadly earthquake in Ecuador.
8 years ago
Powerful Earthquake Strikes Ecuador
8 years ago

American Among Hundreds Killed in Ecuador After Devastating Earthquake

The president characterized the quake as Ecuador’s biggest tragedy in 67 years.
8 years ago
American Among the Dead in Ecuador Earthquake
8 years ago

Drone Video Captures Deadly Earthquake Aftermath in Ecuador

Aerial footage shows collapsed bridge after magnitude-7.8 quake hits Ecuador.
8 years ago
Drone Video Captures Earthquake Aftermath in Ecuador
8 years ago

Death Toll in Ecuador Rises to 272 After 'Strongest Quake in Decades'

Thousands of armed forces personnel were dispatched to affected areas.
8 years ago
Death Toll in Ecuador Rises to 272 After Earthquake