Topic: Quito

Ecuador coup attempt shows fragility of Latin American democracy

The standoff between Ecuador President Rafael Correa and police ended Thursday night but the alleged Ecuador coup attempt underscores the region's instability.
10/01/2010 11:16 am

Ecuador coup attempt? President Rafael Correa attacked in police revolt.

Ecuador coup attempt? On Thursday, President Rafael Correa was attacked, a state of emergency was declared, and police across the country revolted.
09/30/2010 07:30 pm

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Ecuador earthquake tops magnitude 6.9

Ecuador earthquake: The epicenter about 100 miles from the capital, Quito, but so far no reports of damage or injuries have been reported.
08/12/2010 01:44 pm

Terrorism & Security Colombia denies Chávez's accusations that it plans to invade Venezuela

One day after Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez ordered troops sent to the border, Colombia denied Saturday that it had any intention of invading its 'brother country.'
08/01/2010 11:22 am

Opinion How oil spills like BP's can reshape politics, from the Amazon to America

Like oil pollution in Ecuador and California years ago, the BP Gulf catastrophe could – and should – lead to profound political change across America.
06/11/2010 12:19 pm

For Cubans, Ecuador is the new Florida

Ecuador's lack of visa requirements has attracted Cubans who see it as a several-year stopover en route to the United States. A neighborhood in Quito, the capital, is endearingly called the new Florida.
06/04/2010 02:59 pm

South America: Will defense spending trigger an arms race?

Venezuela's Chávez recently bought tanks and missiles from Russia. Several countries – including Brazil, Colombia, and Chile – are increasing their defense spending in a region that faces no major external threats.
10/02/2009 01:00 am

Chávez stirs anxiety over US military deal in Colombia

Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez sought a region-wide censure of the pending agreement at a summit Monday in Quito, Ecuador. But other leaders were declined to condemn it outright.
08/10/2009 01:00 am

Difference Maker People making a difference: Emily Pozo

Living in the Galápagos, famous for exotic wildlife, this educator turns her attention to the needs of its people.
08/03/2009 01:00 am

Chevron fights massive lawsuit in Ecuador

A case about responsibility for cleaning up a toxic drilling site could cost the company billions and send a chill through the industry.
05/29/2009 01:00 am

Ecuador's populist leader still strong

President Rafael Correa is expected to win big in today's vote. He talks like a leftist, but many say he doesn't act like one.
04/26/2009 01:00 am

As G-20 battles protectionism, a cautionary tale in Ecuador

The country has put steep tariffs on an array of goods. Seventeen of the world's 20 largest economies have broken recent promises not to take protectionist measures.
04/02/2009 01:00 am

Galápagos Islands: Is there room for humans in 'nature's laboratory'?

As Ecuador enforces tighter migration limits on the islands, tension grows over how to balance human development with ecological conservation.
03/25/2009 01:00 am

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10/24/2008 01:00 am

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08/25/2008 01:00 am

Tackling Ecuador's refugee buildup

Hosting the most refugees in Latin America, the state is trying to speed up its asylum process.
06/24/2008 01:00 am

Bolivia's autonomy referendums signal rightist backlash

On Sunday, the Amazonian states of Beni and Pando voted overwhelmingly in favor of more autonomy from the socialist government of Evo Morales.
06/03/2008 01:00 am

World

04/21/2008 01:00 am

FARC acquired uranium, says Colombia

Sixty six pounds of uranium was for a 'dirty bomb,' Colombian officials say. Venezuela and Ecuador wonder: What else will seized rebel laptops reveal?
03/28/2008 01:00 am

On Ecuador's border, FARC rebels visit often

The Ecuadorean Army says it destroyed 47 FARC camps in its territory last year. On Friday, Latin American leaders backed away from a war.
03/10/2008 01:00 am

Natural juxtaposition

Across months and miles, a Monitor photographer searches for the perfect pair of pictures.
01/14/2008 12:00 am