Tag: Ecuador
Ecuador gang leader Fito moved by thousands of soldiers – BBC News
Thousands of Ecuadorian soldiers and police have been involved in a dawn operation to move a notorious gang leader to a maximum security jail. Jose Adolfo Macias, known as “Fito”, is accused of sending death threats to Ecuador’s murdered presidential candidate, Fernando Villavicencio. The anti-corruption campaigner was shot three times in the head leaving a campaign rally on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the running mate of Villavicencio…
Ecuador declares a state of emergency as prison killings soar | Al Jazeera Newsfeed
Ecuador’s government has declared a state of emergency across the nation’s prisons after rioting at one of the country’s most dangerous jails left at least 31 people dead. Ecuador’s Pacific Coast has seen a surge in violence, including in prisons, as rival gangs battle for control of drug trafficking routes. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera…
Cotopaxi: Plume of gas rises from Ecuador volcano
A huge plume of gas is rising from the stratovolcano located near Ecuador’s capital, Quito. The post Cotopaxi: Plume of gas rises from Ecuador volcano appeared first on Rich TVX News Network.
World Cup 2022: Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador: Enner Valencia goal earns draw for South Americans
Enner Valencia scores his third goal of the World Cup as Ecuador draw with the Netherlands to leave Group A wide open. The post World Cup 2022: Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador: Enner Valencia goal earns draw for South Americans appeared first on Rich TVX News Network.
Ecuador fan taunts Qatari World Cup hosts in viral clip (VIDEO)
Footage showed a heated exchange during the World Cup opening match before tensions were eased A pair of rival fans from Qatar and Ecuador have found some common ground after a clip showing them engaged in a heated argument went viral online during Sunday’s World Cup opening match. Host nation Qatar came up short in their first fixture at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, losing…