Stolen Amazon: The Roots of Environmental Crime in Five Countries

Environmental crime respects no borders. This investigation — conducted with Igarapé Institute — reveals how wildlife trafficking, illegal logging, illicit gold mining, and slash-and-burn land clearance are spreading across five Amazonian...

Kentucky Guard, Ecuador Conduct Air Assault Training Exchange

LATACUNGA, Ecuador - Members of the Kentucky National Guard took part in a four-day air assault training exchange with the Ecuadorian 9th Special Forces Brigade as part of the Department of War National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program, or...

The carbon market paradox: Steve Zwick on why financing forests is more complicated than it looks

Steve Zwick’s career has traced the intersection of climate, finance, and media, from Chicago trading pits to international business reporting, Deutsche Welle, Ecosystem Marketplace, and now his Bionic Planet podcast and Carbon Paradox, where he...

Ecuador: The river never forgets – nor do the communities

In March 2025, the rivers of Esmeraldas, an Ecuadorian province that for decades has suffered from the social and environmental impacts of the petrochemical industry, were heavily polluted by a 25,000-barrel crude oil spill. In the first few days,...

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Environment and Geography MCQs on International Big Cat Alliance, Nature 2030 programme and more (Week 127)

UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative of subject-wise quizzes. These quizzes are designed to help you revise some of the most important topics from the static part of the syllabus. Attempt today’s subject quiz on Environment and Geography...

Ecuador Bust: 3 Tons of Cocaine Seized from Semi-Submersible Vessel

In the shadowy underbelly of global narcotics trade, a recent operation off the coast of Ecuador has spotlighted the relentless cat-and-mouse game between law enforcement and drug cartels. Authorities intercepted a semi-submersible vessel laden...

Ecuador defeats Argentina in World Cup qualifier; City to release Loma Larga environmental report; Mayors sue the government for withholding payments

Ecuador upset world champion Argentina Tuesday night in Guayaquil in the final game of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Ecuador star Enner Valencia scored the only goal of the game with a penalty kick in the last minute of the first half. The...

Ecuador seeks to balance its banana exports between China, the Middle East, and Korea

The diversification of destinations, trade agreements, the evolution of spot prices, and consumer preferences in demanding markets are reshaping the outlook for Ecuadorian bananas. As Marianela Ubilla, manager of Agzulasa, explains, the company...

The Future of Global A.I.

Introduction: The Present and Future of Digital Intelligence Artificial Intelligence (AI)—a technology that was once conjured in the accelerationist dreams of science-fiction writers to challenge conventional notions of human identity through a...

OPEC Fund mandates banks for EUR 5-year sustainability benchmark issuance

The OPEC Fund for International Development, a multilateral development finance institution that includes the UAE and Saudi Arabia, has mandated banks for its inaugural EUR five-year sustainability benchmark senior unsecured note. Banks mandated...

Ecuador ministry merger worries green advocates

In 2008, Ecuador became the world’s first country to recognize the rights of nature in its constitution, establishing environmental protection as a top national priority. On Aug. 14, the government of President Daniel Noboa sent what critics call...

ICE confirms arrest of Ecuadorian man in Rochester

The News10NBC Team details breaking News, Traffic and Weather. ROCHESTER, N.Y. — ICE agents were present on Westminster Road Tuesday, where they say they arrested a man from Ecuador. RELATED: Dozens gather to protest after ICE-led investigation...

Europe points to a mildly firmer open in a week packed with central bank risk – Newsquawk Europe Market Open

APAC stocks traded mixed, with the region somewhat cautious as participants digested disappointing Chinese activity data. The lack of progress in US talks with China on tariffs and fentanyl is said to have reduced the chances of a Beijing summit,...

Education Abroad Fair showcases global student opportunities

Students arrived at the Lory Student Center Grand Ballroom Friday, Sept. 12, for Colorado State University’s Education Abroad Fair, an event that highlighted study, work and volunteer opportunities across more than 80 countries. Approximately 680...

With new trade accords, Ecuador’s shrimp exporters place focus on Asia

Ecuador’s government has signed an agreement with South Korea to ease restrictions on trade, and also inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japan to promote bilateral commerce, Ecuador’s Ministry of Production, Foreign Trade, and...

Business News | Hexaware Earns Gold Sustainability Rating from EcoVadis, Placing in the Top 5% Globally

PRNewswire Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 9: Hexaware Technologies, a global provider of IT solutions and services, has been awarded a gold sustainability rating from Ecovadis. Hexaware's overall score rose to 82, up from 70 last year,...

Ecuadorian man pleads guilty to illegal re-entry

A citizen of Ecuador has pleaded guilty for illegal entry after being taken into custody in Cattaraugus County. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that 28-year-old Wilson Paul Loja-Angamarca, 28, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge...

Ecuador and the New Pacific Trade Arc

Image via Fresh Plaza. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Ecuador today to meet with President Daniel Noboa, and trade is one of the priority agenda items for the visit. Part of Rubio’s third trip to Latin America since assuming the role,...

Ecuador faces energy strain despite full reservoirs and Colombian support

Members receive weekly reports on Ecuador’s economics, politics, crime and more. Start your subscription today for just $1 for the first month. (Regular subscription options $4.99/month or $42/year/) Click here to subscribe. Concerns grow over...

Dolphins, whales, bears… these are the best cruises for seeing wildlife

Whether you’re spotting whales in Iceland, searching for bears in Alaska or on the look out for dolphins in Mexico, some of the best wildlife encounters can be found on cruises. Excursions are led by specialist guides who will ensure you can see...