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Ecuador: Country in South America
Ecuador, officially the Republic of Ecuador, is a country in northwestern South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and the Pacific Ocean on the west. Ecuador also includes the Galápagos Islands in the Pacific, about 1,000 kilometers (621 mi) west of the mainland. The country's capital is Quito, but its largest city is Guayaquil.

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Ecuador's youngest mayor, 27, and aide shot dead

Ecuador's youngest mayor and an aide were shot dead on Sunday, police in the South American country have said.
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Inside Ecuador's struggle to bring down the cartels

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The man who took on the drug cartels and brought peace to his no-go city in just 26 days

The mile-long strip in Ecuador's port city of Esmeraldas is rocking to the sound of Latin beats and laughter.
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21.5 tonnes of cocaine destroyed as Ecuador battles organised crime

Police in Ecuador have destroyed 21.5 tonnes (21,500kg) of cocaine, seized as part of the country's military-led crackdown on organised crime.
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Prosecutor investigating Ecuador TV station attack shot dead

A prosecutor investigating the storming of an Ecuadorian TV station by gang members has been shot dead.
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Ecuadorian journalist who had gun held to his neck live on air says group placed explosive in his jacket

An Ecuadorian journalist who was held at gunpoint live on air has told Sky News how his attackers threatened to kill him if police arrived.
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Deserted streets in Ecuador as president declares 'state of war' on drug gangs

The streets in Ecuador fell silent the day after hooded gunman invaded a live television broadcast, as President Daniel Noboa declared a "state of war" on drug-trafficking gangs.
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Ecuador Gangs Unleash Havoc on Public After Drug Lord Prison Escape

Ecuador has been thrust into utter chaos after a major drug lord escaped from prison over the weekend -- spurring cartel gang members to wreak havoc all throughout the country. Cities like Guayaquil..
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Brutal prison violence, a drug lord's escape and a nationwide curfew - what's happening in Ecuador?

The brazen spectacle of hooded gunmen bursting onto a live TV set - as chaos rules in the country's prisons - has once again thrown Ecuador's security crisis into the spotlight.
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Hooded gunmen burst onto live TV set in Ecuador after drug lord escape triggers state of emergency

Hooded gunmen have burst onto a live TV set in Ecuador.
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Country declares state of emergency after drug gang boss escapes from prison

A state of emergency has been declared in Ecuador after one of the country's most-notorious drug gang bosses escaped from prison.
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British businessman rescued by police after kidnapping in Ecuador

A British businessman who was kidnapped from his home in Ecuador has been rescued by police.
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British businessman kidnapped from home in Ecuador

A British businessman has been kidnapped by around 15 men at his home in Ecuador, local media reports say.
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Surf Star Israel Barona Dead At 34 After Medical Emergency At Hotel

Israel Barona, a surfing star in Ecuador and Olympic hopeful, passed away following a medical emergency in his hotel room in Central America this week. He was only 34. The National Civil Police (PNC)..
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Why Chelsea wonderkid is still breaking records in Ecuador

Have you heard about the Chelsea wonderkid who is already breaking records, but won't make his Blues debut for more than another 18 months?
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Gang-ruled prisons, assassinated politicians and a drug lord's killing in Ecuador

A mass hostage taking in Ecuador's gang-ruled prisons and the assassination of a politician are the latest bloody episodes in a country gripped by the cocaine trade.
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Prison inmates release guards and police after 57 taken hostage in Ecuador

Dozens of guards and police have been released after a series of hostage situations in Ecuador's prisons.
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Ecuador party of slain presidential candidate picks replacement

The political party of Ecuador's assassinated presidential hopeful, Fernando Villavicencio, has picked his replacement just a week before the election.
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Deal for Caicedo has been agreed - Klopp

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says a deal has been agreed with Brighton for Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo.
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Brighton agree £111m fee with Liverpool for Caicedo

Brighton agree a British record transfer fee of £111m with Liverpool for Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo.
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Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio shot dead at political rally

Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio has been shot and killed by an unidentified gunman while at a political rally in Quito.
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Midfielder Cifuentes joins Rangers from Los Angeles

Rangers complete the signing of Ecuador midfielder Jose Cifuentes from Los Angeles for an undisclosed fee.
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Brighton reject £70m Chelsea bid for Caicedo

Brighton turn down a second Chelsea bid, believed to be about £70m, for Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo.
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Blood-Covered Pilot Continues Flying Plane After Bird Slams Into Cockpit

An Ecuadorian pilot was greeted by a bird at 10,000 feet after it smashed through the cockpit ... forcing the aviator to keep his cool while maintaining flight. The clip began making rounds Wednesday,..
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Thursday's Scottish gossip

Ecuador midfielder Jose Cifuentes set for Rangers but Jack Butland move in doubt, plus more.
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'Pristine' coral reef discovered in Ecuador's Galapagos Islands

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A coral reef with flourishing marine life has been discovered off Ecuador's Galapagos Islands.
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At least 12 dead and homes damaged after Ecuador earthquake

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At least 12 people are dead after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit the region around Ecuador's second-largest city, Guayaquil.
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Arsenal have £60m Caicedo bid rejected by Brighton

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Brighton reject a £60m bid from Premier League leaders Arsenal for Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo.
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Koulibaly strikes to send Senegal through

koulibaly strikes to send senegal through
Watch the moment Kalidou Koulibaly scores the winning goal for Senegal against Ecuador, earning them second place in Group A at the World Cup.
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Koulibaly sends Senegal into World Cup last 16

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Kalidou Koulibaly's volley sends Senegal into the World Cup's knockout stages as they eliminate Ecuador at a rowdy Khalifa Stadium.
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Senegal beat Equador 2-1 to reach last 16

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Watch highlights as Senegal beat Ecuador in a gripping game to reach to the last 16 at the World Cup.
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Valencia goal gives Ecuador point against Dutch

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Enner Valencia scores his third goal of the tournament to give Ecuador a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands.
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'It had to be him' - Valencia equalises for Ecuador

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Ecuador captain Enner Valencia makes it 1-1 with an equalising goal early into the seoncd-half agaisnt the Netherlands.
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Gakpo gives Netherlands early lead

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Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo gets his second goal of the World Cup as Dutch take early lead against Ecuador.
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'Terrible start' turns Qatar dream into nightmare

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Qatar were beaten by Ecuador as the dreams of the host nation turned into a nightmare at Al Bayt Stadium.
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Pundits analyse controversial VAR call in opener

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Watch as BBC pundits Alan Shearer, Alex Scott and Ashely Williams analyse a controversial VAR call which ruled out an early goal from Ecuador's Enner Valencia.
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