Quito stories

Aug 9, 2026

Ecuador charges former interior minister and six others in 2023 assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio

Ecuadoran prosecutors have formally charged former interior minister José Serrano and six other individuals on suspicion of masterminding the assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, who was shot dead at a campaign event in Quito days before the 2023 election.

Aug 9, 20263 sources

Apr 8, 2026

Ecuador Recalls Ambassador from Colombia Over Jorge Glas Comments

Ecuador recalled its ambassador from Colombia in the latest sign of diplomatic tension between right-wing President Daniel Noboa and left-wing Colombian President Gustavo Petro over comments regarding former Ecuadorian vice president Jorge Glas.

Apr 8, 20261 source