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A woman was murdered inside a funeral home. Two suspects have been arrested. Police say four killings in late February and early March are connected to disputes over drug sales territory in the city. Here's what expats need to know about the safety picture right now.

For the first time ever, U.S. Special Forces conducted ground operations alongside Ecuadorian commandos, seizing 6 tons of cocaine and sinking a 115-foot narco submarine near the Colombian border. Here's what this unprecedented military operation means for Ecuador — and for expats living here.

Ecuador gave Cuba's entire diplomatic staff 48 hours to leave the country. No official reason was given, but the timing — days after a new US-Ecuador military deal — tells its own story. Here's what happened and what it signals about Ecuador's direction.

GDP growing at 2%, inflation at just 1.5%, a new US trade deal boosting exports, and the basic salary up to $482/month. Here's what Ecuador's 2026 economy actually looks like — and why it matters if you live here.

On February 13, the US and Ecuador announced they've 'substantially concluded' a new trade agreement. Ecuador is dropping tariffs on American wine, nuts, fruit, and wheat. Here's what might actually change for expats shopping at Supermaxi.