Extortion has skyrocketed in Ecuador as criminal groups have gained power. The problem seems to be worsening, despite authorities claims.

Residents of Ecuador's largest city are walling themselves into their neighborhoods to protect against criminals who are running rampant in the city, according to a report. "It’s regrettable we have ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ecuadorian presidential candidates Luisa Gonzalez, left, and President Daniel Noboa. - AFP/Getty Images Ecuadorians will head to ...

Residents of a town in western Ecuador elected a man as their new mayor on Sunday just hours after he was assassinated. Mayoral candidate Omar Menendez took more than 46% of the vote in Sunday's ...

(CNN) — Voters in Ecuador are casting their ballots in a presidential runoff election between conservative incumbent Daniel Noboa and leftist lawyer Luisa González – a race overshadowed by drug-fueled ...

Ecuador’s president announced unprecedented coca cultivation figures this week, highlighting the country’s role as a fledgling cocaine producer, though uncertainty remains as to the true extent of ...