Rafael Correa Implicated in U.S. Court Over Alleged Illicit Funds from “El Pollo” Carvajal
Washington, October 20, 2025. Former Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa was once again named in a U.S. federal investigation involving alleged illegal payments from Hugo “El Pollo” Carvajal, ex-chief of Venezuelan military intelligence. According to recent news reports and testimonies, Carvajal reportedly delivered undeclared funds to political campaigns and parties in the region, including top figures […]
Military Seize Weapons, Drugs, and Banned Items in Nine Ecuadorian Prisons: Major Operation Targets Organized Crime
Ecuador’s Armed Forces launched intense, simultaneous control and search operations on October 16-17 in at least nine of the country’s prisons, as part of a nationwide strategy to halt organized crime and restore safety behind bars. Operations targeted facilities in Los Ríos, Bolívar, Sucumbíos, Santo Domingo, Tulcán, Cotopaxi, Morona Santiago, Chimborazo, and Esmeraldas, with over […]
Ecuador Dismantles Human Trafficking Network: Teen Rescued, Ten Arrested Across Loja and Cuenca
On October 14, Ecuador’s National Police dismantled a dangerous human trafficking ring dedicated to sexual exploitation, following months of technical investigation in the provinces of Loja and Cuenca. Operation “Phoenix Code 313,” coordinated with the Attorney General’s office and international support, led to the rescue of several victims and the arrest of ten suspects. The […]
