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3 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.
3 months ago
3 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.
3 months ago
3 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.
3 months ago
3 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.
3 months ago
3 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.
3 months ago
3 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.
3 months ago
3 months ago
Armed men take over TV station in Ecuador
The takeover came after the leader of a notorious criminal gang disappeared from jail.
3 months ago
8 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.
8 months ago
8 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.
8 months ago
8 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.
8 months ago
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
8 years ago
Two Aftershocks Rattle Earthquake-Weary Ecuador
Tremors frighten residents still recovering from last month's deadly quake.
8 years ago
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
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
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
8 years ago
Powerful Earthquake Strikes Ecuador
Photos of the aftermath of deadly earthquake in Ecuador.
8 years ago
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
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
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