At least 16 death in landslide in Ecuador’s Andean community
March 27, 2023 GMTQUITO, Ecuador (AP) — At least 16 people died and 16 others were injured when a massive landslide buried dozens of homes in an Andean community in central Ecuador, the country's emergency response agency reported Monday.
Ecuador officials have suspect in explosives sent to media
March 21, 2023 GMTQUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Authorities in Ecuador are investigating small explosives sent to journalists at several media outlets, one of which detonated but did not injure anyone, and they said Tuesday they have a suspect.
Fear, grief follow deadly quake on Ecuador’s southwest coast
March 20, 2023 GMTQUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Some affectionally call Machala the "Banana Capital of the World." This port community on Ecuador's Pacific coast is home to about a quarter million people and normally bustles with commercial activity.
Pope offers prayer for earthquake victims in Ecuador, Peru
March 19, 2023 GMTVATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis offered prayers Sunday for the victims of an earthquake that shook vast swaths of territory in Ecuador and parts of Peru.
During his weekly Sunday noon blessing, Francis recalled that the 6.8-magnitude temblor caused “death, injuries and heavy damage.”
Strong earthquake kills at least 14 in Ecuador, 1 in Peru
March 19, 2023 GMTQUITO, Ecuador (AP) — A strong earthquake shook southern Ecuador and northern Peru on Saturday, killing at least 15 people, trapping others under rubble, and sending rescue teams out into streets littered with debris and fallen power lines.
Ecuador, Argentina order out envoys amid diplomatic clash
March 16, 2023 GMTQUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Argentina and Ecuador are in a diplomatic clash after a former Ecuadorian Cabinet minister who had been convicted of corruption and taken refuge with the Argentine ambassador escaped from Ecuador’s capital of Quito to Venezuela
Socceroos return home for two friendlies against Ecuador
March 2, 2023 GMTSYDNEY (AP) — The Socceroos will return home for two matches against Ecuador later this month -- the Australian men's team's first appearance Down Under since it left for last year’s World Cup in Qatar.
Del Valle beats Flamengo to clinch Recopa Sudamericana title
March 1, 2023 GMTRIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Ecuador’s Independiente del Valle won the Recopa Sudamericana on penalties against Flamengo of Brazil in a shootout that finished after midnight.
Flamengo won the second leg 1-0 at the Maracana Stadium on Tuesday to level the series after the Ecuadorians won 1-0 at home last week.
Del Valle beats Flamengo in 1st leg of Recopa Sudamericana
February 22, 2023 GMTQUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuador's Independiente del Valle beat Brazil's Flamengo 1-0 on Tuesday in the first leg of the Recopa Sudamericana final.
Argentine defender Mateo Carabajal scored the winning goal with a header in the 69th minute to give the Ecuadorians a chance to play for a draw next week at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
Wolf ousts Tiafoe in Dallas Open quarters, Isner advances
February 11, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — J.J. Wolf rallied for a three-set victory over No. 2 seed Frances Tiafoe, and John Isner won his 500th career tiebreaker in another straight-sets win in the quarterfinals of the Dallas Open on Friday.
Isner wins 499th tiebreaker, reaches Dallas Open quarters
February 10, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — John Isner extended his record by winning his 499th career tiebreaker, advancing to the quarterfinals of his hometown Dallas Open with a 6-3, 7-6 (1) victory over Daniel Altmaier on Thursday.
Tiafoe dominates McDonald to reach Dallas Open quarterfinals
February 9, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Frances Tiafoe dominated fellow American Mackenzie McDonald on Wednesday night to advance to the quarterfinals of the Dallas Open.
The second-seeded Tiafoe cruised to a 6-1, 6-3 victory in 58 minutes.
Bus falls into ravine in northern Peru, leaving 25 dead
January 28, 2023 GMTLIMA, Peru (AP) — A passenger bus fell into a ravine in northern Peru on Saturday leaving at least 25 people dead and others injured, authorities said.
The bus belonging Q’orianka Tours had left the capital of Lima for the Tumbes region near the Ecuador border on Peru's coastal desert.
Caicedo future in limbo amid Arsenal, Chelsea transfer links
January 28, 2023 GMTMoises Caicedo looks set to dominate the final days of the English transfer window amid links with moves to Arsenal and Chelsea.
Brighton is determined to keep hold of the Ecuador international, but on Saturday reportedly gave him time off after he publicly declared his desire to leave.
UN extends critical aid from Turkey to Syria’s rebel north
January 10, 2023 GMTUNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Monday to keep a key border crossing from Turkey to Syria’s rebel-held northwest open for critical aid deliveries for another six months.
Biden: US looking to strengthen relationship with Ecuador
December 19, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — With Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso by his side, President Joe Biden said Monday the U.S. is looking to expand and strengthen the U.S.
Biden to meet with Ecuador’s Lasso at White House next week
December 16, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will meet with the president of Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso, at the White House this coming Monday.
Chronic malnutrition stalks many poor children in Ecuador
December 9, 2022 GMTQUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Sara Milena is barely 20 days old. Her mother, Tania Herrera, lives with her parents, who are the breadwinners of an Ecuadorian household where they earn $5 to $7 a day to feed five adults and support the new arrival.
Pelicans dying as bird flu outbreak spreads to Venezuela
December 5, 2022 GMTCARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — An outbreak of bird flu in pelicans has authorities in Venezuela taking emergency efforts to protect poultry producers.
Numerous pelicans were found dead over the weekend along Venezuela’s coast as the species arrived amid their annual winter migration.
Koulibaly’s goal puts Senegal into round of 16 at World Cup
November 29, 2022 GMTAL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Kalidou Koulibaly literally drew inspiration on his captain’s armband, writing the No. 19 on it in memory of one of Senegal’s most loved players.
Ecuador frets over Valencia ahead of Senegal at World Cup
November 28, 2022 GMTDOHA, Qatar (AP) — Enner Valencia has scored Ecuador's last six World Cup goals, so there's no understating how worried his country is after he was carried off the field on a stretcher against the Netherlands.
Show’s over already for host Qatar’s World Cup team
November 25, 2022 GMTDOHA, Qatar (AP) — The show is over already for the Qatar team, which was eliminated Friday from the World Cup less than a week after it opened the tournament and launched the first version of soccer's biggest event in the Middle East.
Valencia scores World Cup-best third goal in Ecuador draw
November 25, 2022 GMTAL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — The young Ecuador squad followed their captain Enner Valencia to the corner of the field after he scored yet another goal for them at the World Cup.
Dutch not expected to emulate Germany with World Cup protest
November 24, 2022 GMTDOHA, Qatar (AP) — The Netherlands is not expected to emulate Germany by making a gesture to protest host nation Qatar's human rights record before Friday's World Cup game against Ecuador.
Striker contest looming as Dutch face Ecuador at World Cup
November 24, 2022 GMTDOHA, Qatar (AP) — The contest between Ecuador striker Enner Valencia and Netherlands forward Memphis Depay could help decide who wins their match at the World Cup on Friday.
FIFA charges Ecuador over fan chants at World Cup opener
November 22, 2022 GMTDOHA, Qatar (AP) — Discriminatory chants allegedly by Ecuador fans at the World Cup opening game led FIFA to open the first disciplinary case of the tournament on Tuesday.
World Cup opener watched by 7.2 million viewers in US
November 22, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Ecuador's 2-0 win over Qatar in this year's World Cup opener was seen by 7.2 million television viewers in the United States.
The game Sunday was seen by 3.228 million on the English-language telecast on FS1 and Fox's streaming services.
World Cup Viewer’s Guide: Qatar loses opener, US up on Day 2
November 20, 2022 GMTDOHA, Qatar (AP) — The first World Cup in the Middle East finally began Sunday night with a flashy opening ceremony and a match between Qatar and Ecuador without any beer for sale in the stadium.
Qatar opens World Cup with lavish half-hour ceremony
November 20, 2022 GMTAL KHOR, Qatar (AP) — Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman extended one yellow-gloved hand to a FIFA World Cup ambassador suffering from a rare spinal disorder in an image meant to represent inclusion in a country facing international criticism over its human rights record.
World Cup dismay for Qatar as Ecuador wins opening game
November 20, 2022 GMTAL KHOR, Qatar (AP) — The large swathes of empty seats in the second half summed up the Qatar soccer team's disappointing start to its first ever World Cup.
Valencia scores 1st World Cup goal for Ecuador against Qatar
November 20, 2022 GMTAL KHOR, Qatar (AP) — Enner Valencia scored the first goal of the World Cup, converting a penalty in the 16th minute to put Ecuador ahead of host nation Qatar 1-0 on Sunday.
World Cup opens with host country Qatar facing Ecuador
November 19, 2022 GMTDOHA, Qatar (AP) — Given the level of focus on the Qatari regime, its attitudes toward human rights, immigrant workers, the LGBTQ community — and beer — the World Cup host’s soccer team has slipped under the radar.
Qatar coach: Team must shut out ‘noise’ in World Cup opener
November 19, 2022 GMTDOHA, Qatar (AP) — Qatar coach Felix Sanchez says criticism of the World Cup host will not be allowed to destabilize his team.
Qatar kicks off the tournament against Ecuador on Sunday with the eyes of the world on the emirate, which has faced criticism for its human rights record, including its treatment of migrant workers and the LGBTQ community.
Authorities: 10 inmates killed in Ecuador prison riot
November 19, 2022 GMTQUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Ten inmates were killed Friday during a riot at a prison in Ecuador’s capital that authorities said took place as a result of the government’s decision to relocate three crime bosses to a high-security facility.
Capsules for teams at the 2022 World Cup
November 18, 2022 GMTDOHA, Qatar (AP) — QATAR
Capsules for teams at the 2022 World Cup
November 17, 2022 GMTDOHA, Qatar (AP) — QATAR
AP Exclusive: Balich leads Olympics-style World Cup ceremony
November 16, 2022 GMTROME (AP) — First World Cup in the Middle East. First World Cup kicking off in November. First modern edition based around a single city. First in an Arab country.
Ecuador leave out Castillo in last-named World Cup squad
November 15, 2022 GMTQUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuador's was the last squad to be known among the 32 in the World Cup, and its coach Gustavo Alfaro did not include a player who put the team's presence in the tournament in doubt.
Viewer’s guide for the World Cup in Qatar
November 14, 2022 GMTA last chance for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Kylian Mbappé back on the biggest stage of all. Brazil bidding for a record-extending sixth title.
One of the most eagerly anticipated World Cups in memory — as much for off-the-field reasons as those on it — begins Sunday in Qatar.
Ecuador keeps World Cup place after ruling by sports court
November 8, 2022 GMTGENEVA (AP) — Ecuador kept its place at the World Cup thanks to a Swiss court ruling on Tuesday, but will be deducted three points in qualifying for the 2026 tournament because of a false document being used to get a passport for a Colombia-born player.
Mexico’s president plans regional meeting of leaders
November 7, 2022 GMTMEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s president said Monday he will host a meeting of leaders from Latin America this month, including most of the wave of recently elected leftists.
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said the presidents of Chile, Argentina, Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia are coming to Mexico City.
German customs officials seize cocaine valued at $44.3M
November 7, 2022 GMTBERLIN (AP) — German customs officials have seized 635 kilograms of cocaine among bananas shipped from Ecuador, authorities said Monday.
The cocaine, compressed into blocks and wrapped in plastic film, was found Oct.
Ecuador builds World Cup team from a local soccer academy
November 4, 2022 GMTSANGOLQUI, Ecuador (AP) — The youth academy fields at Ecuadorian club Independiente del Valle, a rising force in South American soccer, are in a frenzy. As kids between the ages of 12 and 13 play informal games, older ones practice in short spurts under the supervision of coaches, who tell them to keep their pace and handle the ball with intelligence.
China fishing fleet defied U.S. in standoff on the high seas
November 1, 2022 GMTThis summer, as China fired missiles into the sea off Taiwan to protest House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to the island, a much different kind of geopolitical standoff was taking shape in another corner of the Pacific Ocean.
Brazil’s Flamengo wins Copa Libertadores for 3rd time
October 30, 2022 GMTGUAYAQUIL, Ecuador (AP) — Flamengo marched unbeaten to its third Copa Libertadores title after topping Athletico 1-0 in the all-Brazilian final on Saturday.
Gabriel Barbosa starred in the final yet again by producing the only goal in a half-full Metropolitano Stadium in Ecuador.
Palmeiras beat Boca Juniors to win women’s Copa Libertadores
October 29, 2022 GMTSAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil's Palmeiras won its first women's Copa Libertadores title after beating Argentina's Boca Juniors 4-1 in the decider on Friday at the Casa Blanca Stadium in Quito, Ecuadro.
Ary Borges opened the scoring for the Brazilians in the fifth minute but Brisa Priori levelled eight minutes later.
Brazilians arriving in Ecuador for Copa Libertadores final
October 27, 2022 GMTQUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Thousands of Brazilian fans were arriving in the Ecuadorian port city of Guayaquil on Wednesday to watch the Copa Libertadores final between Flamengo and Athletico.
Organizers fear the Monumental Stadium might not be at its full capacity for Saturday's all-Brazil final due to the high cost of travelling to the country.
Soccer talent factory helps Ecuador’s side for World Cup
October 27, 2022 GMTSANGOLQUI, Ecuador (AP) — The youth academy pitches of Ecuador's Independiente del Valle, a rising force in South American soccer, are always busy. As teenagers aged 12 and 13 play informal games, older ones practice in short spurts under the supervision of academy coaches.
Netherlands midfielder De Roon injured ahead of World Cup
October 26, 2022 GMTBERGAMO, Italy (AP) — Netherlands midfielder Marten de Roon has a muscle injury less than four weeks before the World Cup, his Italian club Atalanta said Wednesday.
Ecuador returns to the World Cup under Argentine coach
October 24, 2022 GMTQUITO (AP) — Although he wasn't Ecuador's first choice, Gustavo Alfaro will be the coach leading the country's national team at the World Cup in Qatar.
The Argentine, who had been working at Boca Juniors, took over the Ecuador team in August 2020 from Jordi Cruyff, who hadn’t even led the team on the field once because of the chaos caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Drug capo among 16 dead in bloody Ecuador prison riot
October 4, 2022 GMTQUITO, Ecuador (AP) — The death toll from a bloody fight among inmates at a prison in central Ecuador rose to 16 Tuesday, and authorities said one of the dead was an alleged drug gang boss who had evaded charges in Peru by faking his death during the pandemic.
Ecuador prison clash leaves at least 15 dead, 20 injured
October 4, 2022 GMTQUITO, Ecuador (AP) — A clash between inmates armed with guns and knives inside the Latacunga prison in central Ecuador on Monday left at least 15 people dead and 20 injured, authorities said.
Officials attributed the fighting to national and international drug trafficking groups which have turned the Andean nation’s prisons into the scene of repeated massacres as the groups fight for power and drug distribution rights.
Ecuador’s Del Valle beats Sao Paulo to win Copa Sudamericana
October 2, 2022 GMTSAO PAULO (AP) — Ecuador's Independiente del Valle broke a monopoly of Brazilian teams in South American club competitions and lifted the Copa Sudamericana on Saturday. The 2-0 win against Sao Paulo in the decider gave the Ecuadorians their second title in the region's second most prestigious tournament.
CAS asked to judge Ecuador case by 10 days before World Cup
September 30, 2022 GMTLAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Sport’s highest court has been asked to judge a case that aims to remove Ecuador from the World Cup by no later than Nov. 10 — just 10 days before the team should face host Qatar in the opening game.
FIFA judges detail why they rejected Chile World Cup appeal
September 28, 2022 GMTGENEVA (AP) — FIFA judges comprehensively rejected the Chilean soccer federation's entire case in a failed appeal this month to replace Ecuador at the World Cup, according to the detailed verdict published Wednesday.
Boat sinks in Galapagos, killing at least 4 people
September 26, 2022 GMTQUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Four people have died, including a U.S. citizen, in the sinking of a passenger boat in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuadorian authorities said Monday.
Prosecutors said they were investigating the sinking of the vessel known as the Angy that covered a route between Isabela Island and the town of Puerto Ayora.
Senegal’s Keita to miss World Cup after 3-month doping ban
September 19, 2022 GMTMOSCOW (AP) — Senegal forward Keita Baldé will likely miss the World Cup after being suspended for three months for a doping violation.
Keita, who plays for Spartak Moscow in Russia, was suspended until Dec.
Chile loses FIFA appeal in World Cup case with Ecuador
September 16, 2022 GMTGENEVA (AP) — Chile has lost its appeal to replace Ecuador at the World Cup in Qatar, but Friday's verdict by FIFA will lead the case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Chile presents appeal to FIFA in World Cup case with Ecuador
September 15, 2022 GMTGENEVA (AP) — Chile presented its appeal challenging Ecuador’s place at the World Cup to FIFA on Thursday in a case regarding an alleged ineligible player, with a verdict possible within 24 hours.
Barely nine weeks before the 32-team World Cup is scheduled to start on Nov.
Live updates: Charles back in London as king; queen mourned
September 9, 2022 GMTBOGOTA, Colombia — Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela offered condolences to the United Kingdom on Friday following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning British monarch.
Queen Elizabeth II’s death was headline news in several Latin American countries.
Sao Paulo and Del Valle reach Copa Sudamericana final
September 9, 2022 GMTSAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil's Sao Paulo and Ecuador's Independiente del Valle will play this year's final of the Copa Sudamericana, the second most prestigious club tournament in South America.
All-Brazil Copa Libertadores final after Flamengo advances
September 8, 2022 GMTSAO PAULO (AP) — Flamengo of Brazil reached its third Copa Libertadores final in four years after a 2-1 home win against Argentina's Velez Sarsfield on Wednesday. The Rio de Janeiro team won the first leg in Buenos Aires 4-0 last week.
Tennis player Osorio Hernández suspended in doping case
September 6, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — Tennis player Juan-Carlos Osorio Hernández of Ecuador has been provisionally suspended for failing a doping test at a competition, the International Tennis Integrity Agency said Tuesday.
How octogenarian brothers’ colorful posters went global
September 3, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — For years, Miguel and Carlos Cevallos made a living by drawing posters for neighborhood nightclubs, taco trucks and restaurants in Queens, painting in the businesses’ basements or on their tables and attracting clients by word of mouth.
Chile appeal hearing in World Cup case set for Sept. 15
September 1, 2022 GMTZURICH (AP) — Chile's appeal hearing to challenge Ecuador’s place at this year's World Cup because of an alleged ineligible player has been set for Sept. 15.
FIFA said Thursday its appeals committee has invited Byron Castillo, the Ecuador player at the center of the dispute, to be available as a witness.
Shooting, blast in Ecuador port city kills 5, damages homes
August 14, 2022 GMTQUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Gunfire and a subsequent explosion left at least five people dead, 15 injured and several others missing, as well as damaging homes, in the Ecuadorian port city of Guayaquil, authorities said Sunday.
Brazil has 3 teams in Copa Libertadores semifinals
August 12, 2022 GMTSAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian teams are once again dominating the Copa Libertadores and have secured three spots in this year's semifinals of South America's top club soccer competition.
Defending champions Palmeiras will take on Athletico, led by their former coach Luiz Felipe Scolari, a World Cup winner as coach with Brazil in 2002.
FIFA moves World Cup start in Qatar up 1 day to Nov. 20
August 11, 2022 GMTGENEVA (AP) — FIFA has formally moved the World Cup start up by one day to give host nation Qatar an exclusive Sunday evening slot with a global audience.
FIFA looks to start World Cup in Qatar 1 day earlier
August 10, 2022 GMTGENEVA (AP) — Host nation Qatar is set to play in the opening game of its own World Cup tournament after all — and on a stand-alone day being added to the schedule barely 100 days before kickoff.
Soccer's marquee tournament is now set start one day earlier than originally scheduled seven years ago in a move that would allow Qatar to play Ecuador on Nov.
Another riot in Ecuadorian prison leaves 13 inmates dead
July 18, 2022 GMTQUITO, Ecuador (AP) — At least 13 inmates were killed in a riot at an Ecuadorian prison, officials said Monday, more than two months after a clash between rival gangs left 44 dead in the same lockup.
Earthquake shakes Ecuador’s coast, teen killed by power line
July 15, 2022 GMTQUITO, Ecuador (AP) — An earthquake of preliminary magnitude 5.7 shook Ecuador's coast Thursday, causing one death when a teenager was electrocuted by a fallen power line, authorities said.
Ecuador: Agreement ends 18 days of strikes
June 30, 2022 GMTQUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuador’s government and the country’s main Indigenous group reached an agreement Thursday to end 18 days of often-violent strikes that had virtually paralyzed the country and killed at least four people.
Higher fuel prices spark social unrest in South America
June 29, 2022 GMTBUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Police in Argentina blocked a major entry point to the capital’s center on Tuesday to keep a group of truckers from joining a downtown protest, adding traffic snarls in Buenos Aires to a series of disruptions caused by anger over rising prices and shortages of fuel across South America, largely as a result of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Group leading protests OKs dialogue with Ecuador government
June 27, 2022 GMTQUITO, Ecuador (AP) — The Indigenous organization leading protests in Ecuador on Monday agreed to discuss with the government possible solutions that could lead to the end of a strike that has paralyzed parts of the country for two weeks.
Ecuador’s government lifts state of emergency amid protests
June 26, 2022 GMTQUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso on Saturday lifted a state of emergency he'd imposed in six provinces amid an Indigenous-led strike, a surprise move that came as lawmakers in the National Assembly heard an opposition petition to remove him from office.
Ecuador president: Indigenous leader is trying to stage coup
June 25, 2022 GMTQUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuador's president charged Friday that the Indigenous leader heading a nationwide strike is seeking to stage a coup and warned he will use all legal tools to contain the violence unleashed by the demonstrations.
1 dead, dozens hurt in 12th day of protesting in Ecuador
June 24, 2022 GMTQUITO, Ecuador (AP) — One man was killed and dozens injured Thursday during the 12th day of protests led by Indigenous people demanding that Ecuador's government cut fuel prices, put price controls on food and spend more on education.
Ecuador rejects Indigenous protesters’ dialogue conditions
June 22, 2022 GMTQUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Violent protests by Indigenous people demanding a variety of changes, including lower fuel prices, have paralyzed Ecuador’s capital and other regions, but the government on Wednesday rejected their conditions for dialogue.
Ecuador protests take increasingly violent turn in capital
June 21, 2022 GMTQUITO (AP) — Ecuador’s defense minister warned Tuesday the country’s democracy was at risk as Indigenous protesters attacked the prosecutor’s office and demonstrations against the government and rising fuel prices turned increasingly violent in Quito.
Mexico finds truck with 366 migrants from 16 nations
June 17, 2022 GMTMEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican immigration authorities said Thursday they found a veritable United Nations of migrants aboard a freight truck.
Mexico’s National Immigration Institute said the truck was carrying 366 migrants, including people from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Yemen, Uzbekistan and South Africa.