Teacher from Pallatanga Sentenced to Over Six Years in Prison for Sexual Abuse of Student
In a decisive ruling, the Penal Guarantees Court of Chimborazo sentenced Juan Enrique T. L., a teacher at an educational unit in Pallatanga, to six years and eight months in prison for sexually abusing a 14-year-old student. The conviction follows a thorough investigation that relied on the victim’s recorded testimony, expert evaluations, and statements from […]
US Denies Habeas Corpus Petition of José Serrano; Will Remain Detained in Miami
José Serrano, former Interior Minister of Ecuador, remains in custody in Miami after a U.S. court denied his habeas corpus petition. Serrano has been detained for 12 weeks, and his legal situation in the United States continues to evolve as Ecuador pursues prosecution for his alleged involvement in the assassination of former presidential candidate Fernando […]
Madre y Hija de Seis Años Desaparecidas en Guayaquil desde el 18 de Octubre
La desaparición de Mikaela Xiomara Calderón Banda y su hija de seis años, Mía Renata Pinto Calderón, ha generado alarma entre los residentes de Guayaquil y en todo Ecuador. Fueron vistas por última vez el sábado 18 de octubre de 2025 en la zona de Isla Trinitaria, al sur de Guayaquil, lo que ha motivado […]
Illegal Mining Devastates Ecuadorian Amazon
Illegal mining is rapidly advancing with devastating effects across the Ecuadorian Amazon, turning once pristine and biodiverse areas into deforested wastelands. Over the past several years, what were isolated incidents have escalated into widespread destruction of vital ecosystems, with severe social and environmental consequences. Illegal mining drives deforestation, mercury contamination of rivers, and loss of […]
Young Worker Found Murdered With Gunshots to the Head in Babahoyo
On the afternoon of Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 25-year-old Miguel Pincay was found murdered in La Unión parish, Babahoyo canton, Los Ríos province, with multiple gunshots to the head. Police reports indicate that his body was discovered near a guardrail in an agricultural area where residents had heard gunfire hours earlier. Family members explained that […]
