Colombia has reduced its electricity exports to its neighbour Ecuador due to a drought exacerbated by the El Nino weather pattern, where an energy emergency has since been declared
Both Colombia and Ecuador rely heavily on hydropower plants to meet their energy needs. However, the drought has led to a sharp decline in water levels, particularly in reservoirs crucial for electricity generation.
Vice President Jorge Glas, a two-time corruption convict, had been residing in the Mexican embassy since December, citing persecution by Ecuadorian officials.
Glas has been convicted twice on corruption charges. However, he has said that he is the subject of political persecution and had been sheltering inside the Mexican embassy in Quito.
Amid a state of emergency in Ecuador, a live television broadcast was interrupted by hooded and armed men on Tuesday as the Guayaquil-based network was on air amid a spate of kidnappings and violence in the country, CNN reported on Tuesday.
In his daily address on Friday, Zelenskyy emphasised the gravity of the situation, stating, "It is important that the world responds to this latest act of terror. Many leaders have already expressed their support for Ukraine and Ukrainians today, and I am grateful to everyone."
Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen discussed bringing 25,000 workers from Ecuador with the South American country's incoming Foreign Minister, Gabriela Sommerfeld on Monday, Israel's Foreign Ministry announced.
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], December 5: The Madhya Pradesh Police was invited to showcase their community police initiatives aimed at women's security and child protection at the esteemed 6th 'Safe Cities' Forum hosted by UN Women in Quito City, Ecuador, held from November 28th to 30th,
More than 80 years after being displaced due to war, an indigenous community has won a court battle to regain ownership over its ancestral homeland in the Ecuadorian Amazon.
During her visit, MoS will interact with various stakeholders from government, legislative, and multilateral institutions, as well as the Indian community.
Minister of State for External Affairs, Meenakashi Lekhi on Sunday interacted with the Indian community in Ecuador and appreciated their contribution in India's transformational journey.