Ecuador26 Jun 2025Ecuador's most wanted drug lord captured in 'underground bunker'The leader of Los Choneros gang, Adolfo Macías Villamar, had been on the run for 17 months.26 Jun 202511 Jun 2025Ancelotti earns first win as Brazil book World Cup spotReal Madrid forward Vinicus Jr hands Carlo Ancelotti his first victory as Brazil manager as five-time winners book 2026 World Cup spot. 11 Jun 20251 May 2025'I asked Ecuador kidnappers, what do you get from killing me?'Colin Armstrong says he thought he would die after being abducted by fake police from his home.1 May 202525 Apr 2025Ecuador earthquake injures 20 and causes widespread damageThe quake damaged homes and public buildings, and caused widespread power cuts.25 Apr 202520 Apr 2025Gunmen shoot 12 dead at Ecuador cockfightGunmen in fake army uniforms opened fire at a cockfighting ring, in a suspected gang-related attack.20 Apr 202514 Apr 2025Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa wins re-electionThe sitting president's challenger in the closely fought race, Luisa González, has claimed fraud without producing evidence.14 Apr 20259 Apr 2025Tracking the world's major cocaine route to Europe - and why it's growingThe UK is now a major market for cocaine in Europe - and that's affecting people around the world.9 Apr 202519 Mar 2025US and European armies should join our war on gangs, Ecuador president tells BBCDaniel Noboa is calling on international armies to fight the cartels trafficking most of the world's cocaine.19 Mar 202516 Mar 2025Fisherman rescued after 95 days adrift eating turtlesMaximo Napa Castro set off for what should have been a two-week trip on 7 December - but was only found on Wednesday.16 Mar 2025...