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Ecuador under state of emergency after presidential candidate killed

Ecuador declared a state of emergency Thursday and asked the FBI to help probe the Presidential candidate shot dead after rally in Ecuador whose...

Presidential candidate shot dead after rally in Ecuador

The shooting death of an Ecuadorian presidential candidate has sent shockwaves across Latin America, putting the Andean nation's democracy to the test ahead of...

Galapagos Islands Face Impending El Nino Threat to Marine Iguanas

Unusually warm for this time of year, the waters of the Pacific signal hard times for the reptilian inhabitants of Ecuador's iconic Galapagos Islands.   The...

Tragic Outcome: Woman in Viral Wake Video Passes Away for Real

An elderly Ecuadoran woman who woke up inside a coffin at her own wake -- sparking a viral video, of course -- has now...

Elderly Ecuadoran Woman Wakes in Coffin at Her Own Wake

An elderly Ecuadoran woman who woke up inside a coffin at her own wake is being treated at the same state hospital that declared...

Powerful 6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Claims 14 Lives in Ecuador and Peru

A 6.5 magnitude earthquake that shook southern Ecuador and reached neighboring Peru left at least 14 dead, several injured and damaged buildings, according to...

New Hammerhead Shark Nursery Discovered Near Galapagos

A third nursery used by scalloped hammerhead sharks to raise their pups has been discovered off the Galapagos Islands, a boon for a species...

Ecuador, Colombia slam use of wild animal species after MasterChef episode

Ecuador on Tuesday warned would-be wild animal eaters of possible prison time and Colombia launched an investigation after a competitive cooking TV show featured...

Ecuador expands Galapagos reserve, hopes to partner with Costa Rica

The president of Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso, announced Monday in Glasgow the expansion of the marine reserve of the Galapagos Islands, considered a natural treasure,...

Experts estimate endangered Galapagos pink iguana population at 211

Scientific experts sent to the Galapagos Islands to count a critically endangered lizard species estimate there to be just 211 pink iguanas left, local...
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The Libertarian Case for Legalizing Drugs in Costa Rica

I have a friend who describes himself as an anarcho-capitalist libertarian. He believes in total individual freedom He calls speed bumps “Commie humps,” scoffs at speed limits,...

Lawmakers Question Chaves’ Move to Appoint President-Elect Fernández as Minister

Lawmakers from multiple parties have raised concerns over President Rodrigo Chaves' recent appointment of president-elect Laura Fernández as Minister of the Presidency. The decision,...

Costa Rican Hospital Climbs Ranks Among Latin America’s Best in 2026

A local private hospital has earned recognition in a major international ranking, placing it among Latin America's leading medical centers for specialized surgeries in...

Shakira Ignites Fan Frenzy in El Salvador with Sold-Out Concert Series

Colombian singer Shakira has fans in El Salvador buzzing with anticipation as she prepares for a series of concerts in San Salvador. The superstar's...