June 3 marks the days of the bicycle, cider, and the fight against clubfoot. The Church honors the memory of the Martyr Lucillian and other saints.
President Noboa announced the extradition of 10 gang leaders and the seizure of 300 tons of drugs. The fight against crime will continue with US support.
Manuel Neuer returns to the German national team for the 2026 World Cup. Julian Nagelsmann plans to make the experienced goalkeeper the first-choice number one.
Spanish police have seized a record 30 tons of cocaine on a vessel near the Canary Islands. 23 people were arrested, and the value of the cargo exceeds 812 million euros.
The military plane crashed near the airport in Puerto Leguízamo shortly after takeoff. 48 people have been rescued so far, and a large-scale rescue operation is underway.
Daniel Noboa rejected Gustavo Petro's statements about airstrikes on the border. The conflict escalated due to trade tariffs and the fight against narcoterrorism.
Intelligence identified Russian athletes who fought against Ukraine. Among them are officers and deputies who plan to participate in international competitions.
The US has conducted "lethal kinetic operations" in Ecuador at the request of the government to eliminate narco-terrorist networks. The military actions are aimed at dismantling cartel bases used for cocaine smuggling.
Ecuadorian and US armed forces have launched joint anti-drug operations. These actions are aimed at combating illegal drug trafficking and are part of a new phase in the fight against narco-terrorism.
In Ecuador, the number of deaths in prisons has risen again, casting doubt on the effectiveness of President Noboa's government measures. Gangs have adapted to the new conditions and continue to carry out mass executions.
Estonian law enforcement officers, following a tip from international partners, conducted an interdepartmental inspection of the vessel Baltic Spirit, which was en route from Ecuador to Russia. However, suspicions regarding drug trafficking were not confirmed, and the vessel left the port of Muuga.
Estonian law enforcement officers detained the container ship Baltic Spirit with 23 Russian citizens on board near Naissaar Island. The vessel is suspected of smuggling from South America, not of violating sanctions.
Ecuador's Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported an attempt by an ICE agent to enter their consulate in Minneapolis. Official Quito sent a note of protest, considering this a violation of diplomatic immunity.
Federal immigration authorities in the US allowed the self-deportation of a suspect in a $100 million jewelry heist. This enabled him to avoid trial and potential imprisonment.
Delcy Rodriguez, who took over as Venezuela's leader after the detention of Nicolas Maduro, was a "priority target" for the US Drug Enforcement Administration. Her name appeared in investigations into drug trafficking, money laundering, and gold smuggling.
The US Federal Aviation Administration urges airlines to be cautious due to military activity in Mexico, Central and South America. This is due to the capture of Nicolas Maduro by a US special forces unit.
Police found five severed human heads on the beach of the fishing port of Puerto López, Ecuador. This is linked to a criminal war for control of drug trafficking.
The US special operation in Caracas and the detention of Nicolás Maduro caused a resonant reaction from world leaders. The international community was divided in its assessment of the legality of Washington's actions, from full support to harsh condemnation.
FIFA has released the schedule for the 2026 World Cup group stage, highlighting matches with the highest expected temperatures, particularly in Inglewood and Philadelphia. Some teams, such as South Korea and Canada, will benefit from convenient logistics, playing consecutive matches in the same location.
At least 31 inmates were killed in riots at a prison in southwestern Ecuador. 27 inmates died of suffocation and hanging in the city of Machala.
US military personnel involved in a mission in Latin America under the Trump administration were forced to sign non-disclosure agreements. This raised suspicions of excessive secrecy and is an unprecedented move.
Daniel Noboa claims he was targeted in a poisoning attempt with chocolate and jam containing chemical substances, which he received at a public event. This is the second assassination attempt on his life amid anti-government protests and rising crime in the country.
Donald Trump stated that the US Navy destroyed a submarine carrying fentanyl and other drugs that was heading to the United States. Two drug terrorists were killed, and two others were detained and handed over to Ecuador and Colombia.
An unauthorized pro-Palestinian protest in Bern escalated into clashes with the police, resulting in 18 police officers being injured, four of whom were hospitalized. 536 people were detained and subsequently released after identity verification.
The Belgian Federal Prosecutor's Office has dismantled a terrorist group that was planning an assassination attempt on Prime Minister Bart De Wever. Investigators discovered an improvised explosive device that the suspects planned to attach to a drone.
During protests in Ecuador, an attack was carried out on the motorcade of President Daniel Noboa, his car sustained bullet damage. The head of state was not harmed, the government called the incident an assassination attempt and promised to punish those responsible.
In Madrid, four people died and three were injured due to a partial collapse of the internal structure of a building under construction. Among the dead are a manager and three workers from Mali, Guinea, and Ecuador.
Today marks Alpaca Day, World Contraception Day, and European Day of Languages. Also on September 26 are the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, World Environmental Health Day, and the Birthday of the Gramophone.
China's export sector recorded a record trade surplus of $1. 2 trillion despite tough US tariffs. This raises concerns around the world about the risks to the national economies of other countries.
Ukraine seeks the accession of Mexico, Peru, and Ecuador to the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children. Presidential Advisor Daria Herasymchuk invited experts from these countries to join the work of the International Expert Group Bring Kids Back UA.
