October 2026
Ancient Genomes from Ecuador Highlight 1,500 Years of Genetic Continuity
Ancient genomes from coastal Ecuador indicate 1,500 years of genetic continuity, with four genomes sequenced from individuals dating back 2,300, 1,900, and 740 years ago.…
Severe Flooding in Ecuador's Largest City Due to Heavy Rains
Severe rains have caused massive flooding in Ecuador's largest city, impacting local infrastructure and communities. While the article focuses on Ecuador, the situation underscores the…
Ecuador judge orders pre-trial detention of leftist candidate amid political tensions
Ecuadorian judge has ordered the pre-trial detention of leftist presidential candidate Luisa Gonzalez, who claims the arrest is politically motivated following her loss to right-wing…
Ecuador Opposition Leader Luisa Gonzalez Arrested Amid Campaign Finance Investigation
Ecuador opposition leader Luisa Gonzalez has been arrested in a campaign finance investigation, which her party, the Citizen Revolution Movement, claims is politically motivated. This…
Floods and Landslides Across Ecuador
Ecuador is experiencing severe weather conditions resulting in floods and landslides due to heavy rainfall associated with El Niño. This situation involves local authorities responding…
Heavy Crude Oil Stuck in the Americas
Heavy crude oil is facing a surplus in the Americas due to soaring tanker freight rates, resulting in a significant price drop for oil from…
The Planet We Were Born On No Longer Exists; A Climate Scientist Warns About the Rising Wave of Severe Weather Phenomena
Ecuadorian climate scientist Raul Cordero warns that the climate we once knew is gone and will not return, highlighting the increasing severity of weather phenomena…
Tsunami Warnings Issued in Latin America Following 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck, prompting tsunami warnings across several Latin American countries including Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and Chile. This event highlights the interconnectedness…
Understanding Indigenous Responses to Oil Extraction in the Ecuadorian Amazon
The article discusses the lack of resistance from some Indigenous communities in the Ecuadorian Amazon towards oil extraction in their territories, despite the known ecological…