Ecuador
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.
Lionel Messi scored two goals in his last home World Cup qualifier, leading Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Venezuela. Argentina tops the qualifying table and has secured its participation in the 2026 World Cup.
The Pentagon called the maneuver of Venezuelan fighter jets over an American ship in the Caribbean Sea a "provocation. " This incident occurred against the backdrop of increased US military presence in the region to combat drug trafficking.
Polling stations have closed in Bolivia, and the country is preparing for the second round of presidential elections. The left suffered a heavy defeat, failing to advance to the final round.
Miguel Uribe Turbay, a Colombian presidential candidate, died two months after being shot during a campaign speech. The 39-year-old politician recently underwent several operations, but his condition worsened.
Jose Adolfo Macias Villamar, known as Fito, the gang leader, was arrested in a bunker after escaping from prison. The criminal's location was revealed to law enforcement by his young daughter.
Carlo Ancelotti has officially taken charge of the Brazilian national team and will prepare the team for the 2026 World Cup. The Italian specialist will begin work at the end of May, becoming the first foreign coach of the national team.
Forest fires rage in Israel, people evacuated from areas near Jerusalem. Ukraine will provide assistance by sending a fire plane to fight the fire.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6 was recorded in Ecuador on April 25. The epicenter was near the city of Esmeraldas, and tremors were felt in 10 provinces and neighboring Colombia. Services are assessing the damage.
In Ecuador, 12 people were shot dead at cockfights. Police arrested four suspects with weapons and uniforms.
Ecuadorians were choosing between Noboa, who promises to fight crime and economic growth, and Gonzalez, who seeks to restore the social policies of the Correa era. Voter turnout exceeded 80%.
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa has declared a state of emergency in several regions, including the capital, due to rising violence ahead of the elections. Civil liberties have been restricted.
Peruvian fisherman Maximo Napa miraculously survived, drifting in the ocean for 95 days after the storm. He fed on cockroaches, birds, turtles and collected rainwater.
By 2080, 60% of regions in Latin America will be unable to grow bananas due to climate change. Colombia and Costa Rica will be the hardest hit, while Ecuador will remain the main producer.
Arabica coffee prices have risen by 70% over the year, leading to shortages on store shelves. Traders and roasters are cutting back on purchases, expecting prices to fall by 30% by the end of the year.
In the presidential election in Ecuador, Daniel Noboa gains 44. 5% of the vote, and Luisa Gonzalez - 44.1%. A second round is possible on April 13 if the difference remains minimal.
Polish farmers threaten to block all border crossings with Ukraine if the government does not fulfill their demands. Farmers are demanding the preservation of the tax and opposition to the free trade agreement with South America.
Evo Morales reported an attempted assassination attempt involving the military and police. According to him, unidentified men in trucks chased and fired at his car.
Ecuador's president has initiated a constitutional reform to allow foreign military bases. The change would lift the 2008 ban and could pave the way for the return of the US base in Manta.
The defendants include former high-ranking officials of the judiciary, police and prison agency.
U. S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Brent Nieman criticized the IMF's work. He called for more transparency, tougher analysis, and changes in the voting of the Fund's shareholders.
According to scientists, the ancestors of alpacas appeared on our planet about 45 million years ago. The Indians of Peru domesticated these animals about six thousand years ago.
Five men convicted of murdering Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio in August 2023 received stiff prison sentences, with two of them belonging to the Los Lobos criminal group labeled terrorists.
In Ecuador, a nationwide power outage occurred, which de-energized the entire country due to a failure in power lines, as a result of which the metro in the capital Quito stopped working.
Heavy rains in Central America caused flooding and landslides, killing at least 13 people in El Salvador and Guatemala.
Iraq and Jordan withdrew their signatures from the joint communiqué of the Global Peace Summit, bringing the document aimed at achieving peace in Ukraine to 78 countries.