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October 11, 2026
U.S. Designates Seven Former Ecuadorian Officials
Americas

U.S. Designates Seven Former Ecuadorian Officials

Encebollado: Ecuador's Beloved Fish & Yuca Soup
Culinary

Encebollado: Ecuador's Beloved Fish & Yuca Soup

Ecuador's Colonial Capitals and Indigenous Roots Shape a Nation's Identity
Culture

Ecuador's Colonial Capitals and Indigenous Roots Shape a Nation's Identity

Americas

U.S. Designates Seven Former Ecuadorian Officials

The U.S. State Department has publicly designated seven former Ecuadorian officials for significant corruption linked to foreign terrorist organizations, rendering all seven and their immediate family members generally i…

Mateo Villaverde
September 11, 2026
U.S. Designates Seven Former Ecuadorian Officials
Culinary

Encebollado: Ecuador's Beloved Fish & Yuca Soup

Long before the sun fully clears the Andes, the aroma of encebollado already drifts through the markets of Guayaquil and the fishing stalls of Manta. Steam rises from battered pots, carrying notes of cumin, cilantro, and the briny sweetness of fresh albacore. Vendors ladle the soup into bowls with the practiced rhythm of a ritual repeated daily for generations, and customers—students, taxi drivers, office workers, and the occasional night owl nursing a late evening—line up without hesitation.

Culture

Ecuador's Colonial Capitals and Indigenous Roots Shape a Nation's Identity

Ecuador's historic cities blend Spanish colonial architecture with deep indigenous traditions, drawing visitors and scholars to a country recognized internationally for its cultural heritage. From the Andean highlands to the Pacific coast, the nation's urban centers serve as living records of a complex and layered past.

Culture

Tradition, Color, and Community: A Look at Ecuador's Enduring Festival Culture

Ecuador's calendar is marked by a rich series of festivals that blend Indigenous, Spanish colonial, and African influences into celebrations recognized across the region. From highland Andean communities to coastal towns, these events serve as living expressions of cultural identity and historical memory.

Culture

Ecuador's Indigenous Nations Keep Ancient Traditions Alive Amid Modern Pressures

Ecuador is home to a diverse array of indigenous peoples whose cultural practices, languages, and ceremonies remain active across the Andean highlands, the Amazon basin, and the Pacific coast. National and local initiatives continue to support the preservation of these traditions as part of the country's broader cultural identity.

Ecuador