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El Gobierno colombiano niega mediar una posible “entrega” de alias Fito, detenido en Ecuador
KVIA - Texas
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July 1, 2025
Ana María Cañizares El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Colombia emitió un comunicado el lunes sobre la detención de Adolfo Macías Villamar, alias “Fito”, realizada el jueves 26 de junio por el Ejército ecuatoriano en la localidad costera de...
"We might see a different Geno Auriemma": Analyst claims UConn HC could lean deeper into the bench with young Huskies roster this season
Sportskeeda
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July 7, 2025
UConn Huskies coach Geno Auriemma is gearing up for another successful campaign after guiding his team to NCAA championship glory in the 2024-25 college basketball season. The defending champions are entering the 2025-26 campaign without some key...
Sentence of Ecuador's former VP labelled 'abhorrent' after dramatic embassy raid
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 1, 2025
An Ecuadorian court has sentenced former vice president Jorge Glas to 13 additional years in prison for misusing public funds allocated to rebuild areas affected by a devastating 2016 earthquake. Glas, 55, is currently in prison serving out...
Independent experts, not government servants must be part of the CEC while deciding the challenge to Forest Conservation Act: Former bureaucrats to SC
Sabrang India
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July 1, 2025
Over sixty former civil servants have released an open letter to the Supreme Court expressing fear at the outcome of the pending challenge to the FCAA 2023, stating that it is possible that this may possibly be compromised considering the conflict...
Ecuador’s Kichwa language is kept alive in the US
El País
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June 28, 2025
–Imanalla, ñukaka Micaelami kani (“How are you? My name is Micaela”), says the teacher at the start of the Kichwa class. –Ñukaka alli kani, yachachik Micaela (“I’m fine, Miss Micaela”), say the students. Today’s class is a review lesson in which...
Ecuador Apologizes to Abused Abacaleros, Plantation Remains Silent
Sourcing Journal - New York
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June 27, 2025
Ecuadorian government officials issued a public apology on May 31 to a group of the 300 “abacaleros” workers subjected to slave-like conditions for nearly six decades at the Japanese-owned abaca plantation, Furukawa Plantaciones. The textile...
Air Europa inaugurated its non-stop flights between Madrid and Quito at Mariscal Sucre Airport
Travel Daily News
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July 1, 2025
Air Europa will operate three weekly frequencies using Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Passengers traveling from Quito to Madrid will save approximately two and a half hours on this non-stop journey. The Spanish airline Air Europa has launched its...
Synagogue custodian detained by ICE, New Jersey mayor calls for his release
Forward
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July 1, 2025
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents look over lists of names and their hearing times and locations inside the Federal Plaza courthouse before making arrests on June 27, 2025 in New York. Photo by Bryan R. SMITH / AFP By Grace...
Age verification coming to major video game mod site in EU, UK
Biometric Update
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July 7, 2025
Want to make sweet love to that frost giant who lives in the fjord? You may have to prove your age first. Nexus Mods, one of the largest sites on the web for hosting gaming mods (or modifications), plans to introduce age verification for adult...
Ecuador Gang Leader 'Fito' Captured, Faces U.S. Extradition
OCCRP
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June 27, 2025
The leader of Ecuador’s Los Choneros gang—long considered the country’s most wanted fugitive—is set to be extradited to the United States after being captured 18 months after his escape from prison. Jose Adolfo Macias, also known by the alias...
World Architecture Festival Reveals the 2025 Shortlist
ArchDaily
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July 7, 2025
Populus by Studio Gang Denver, Colorado, United States. Image © Jason O’Rear Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1031858/world-architecture-festival-reveals-the-2025-shortlist The World Architecture...
Former Ecuadorian vice president detained in embassy raid gets 13 years in prison
Associated Press
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June 30, 2025
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — The former vice president of Ecuador who was detained last year during a highly criticized police raid on Mexico’s embassy in the South American country was sentenced Monday to 13 years in prison. Jorge Glas had been accused...
Noboa’s International Tour Brings Investment Opportunities and Strengthened Cooperation
The Cuenca Dispatch
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June 30, 2025
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Ecuador court orders 13 more years in prison for former VP Glas
Yahoo News
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QUITO (Reuters) -An Ecuadorean court on Monday sentenced former vice president Jorge Glas to 13 additional years in prison for misusing public funds allocated to rebuild areas affected by a devastating 2016 earthquake. Glas, 55, is currently in...
Ecuador reveals how notorious gang leader 'Fito' hid in his hometown after jailbreak
ABC News - New York
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June 27, 2025
QUITO, Ecuador -- Ever since Ecuador's most notorious gang leader vanished from his prison cell in January 2024, authorities have been searching the world, offering a $1 million reward for information leading to the capture of Adolfo Macías, alias...
Cuenca Joins 50 Finalists for 2025 Mayors Challenge Grand Prize
The Cuenca Dispatch
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June 30, 2025
Members receive weekly reports on Ecuador’s economics, politics, crime and more. Plus, NO ADS. Start your subscription today for just $1 for the first month. (Regular subscription options $4.99/month or $42/year/) Click here to subscribe. The...
Ecuador’s most wanted Narco found cowering under kitchen counter
Metro
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June 27, 2025
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A criminal who escaped from prison in late 2023 was found in an underground bunker only accessible through a kitchen counter....
Ecuador reveals how notorious gang leader 'Fito' hid in his hometown for 18 months after...
Dayton Daily News - Ohio
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Ecuadorian security forces recaptured the kingpin Wednesday at an underground bunker beneath a marble-walled house in the port city of Manta, some 260 kilometers (161 miles) southwest of the capital of Quito. In a remarks to reporters Thursday,...
Ecuador: Public Integrity Law Endangers Children
Human Rights Watch
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June 27, 2025
(New York) – Reforms passed by Ecuador’s National Assembly and signed by President Daniel Noboa severely threaten children’s rights and fail to protect children who are recruited or used by organized crime groups, Human Rights Watch said today. On...
Ecuador reveals how notorious gang leader 'Fito' hid in his hometown for 18 months after jailbreak
WSOC 9 - North Carolina
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June 27, 2025
QUITO, Ecuador — (AP) — Ever since Ecuador's most notorious gang leader vanished from his prison cell in January 2024, authorities have been searching the world, offering a $1 million reward for information leading to the capture of Adolfo Macías,...