Diario El Mercurio
381 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.
- Karla Saud Released in Spain After One Day of Detention on Interpol Warrant · Karla Saud, linked to Ecuador's Progen case, was released in Spain after receiving bail conditions.
- Car and Truck Collision in Cuenca Nearly Toppled Concrete Pole · A severe crash between a private vehicle and a truck in Cuenca narrowly avoided falling a concrete utility pole.
- Ecuador Gas Prices Drop for First Time in Five Months Amid Middle East Conflict · Ecuador's fuel prices fall to $3.26/gallon for Extra and $3.20/gallon for diesel after five months of increases.
- Jorge Jesus Appointed Portugal Coach, Defends Ronaldo's Future · New Portugal manager Jorge Jesus reaffirms his support for Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of Euro 2024.
- 20 Ecuadorian Cooperatives Launch Digital Payment Network Red Chas · Twenty cooperatives from Ecuador unite to form Red Chas for instant, fee-free digital payments.
- Richard Carapaz Finishes Stage 7 of Tour de France Outside Top 100 · Ecuadorian cyclist Richard Carapaz finishes 156th in Stage 7 of the 2026 Tour de France.
- Ecuadorian University Manager Killed by Colleagues Over Audit Opposition · Financial manager at Ecuador's UDLA university assassinated by coworkers who opposed his audits.
- Ecuador's Judicial Council Accepts Resignations of Five Provincial Directors · Ecuador's Judicial Council accepted resignations from five provincial directors following a performance evaluation process.
- Missing Ecuador Teen Maite Matailo Found Safe After Three Days · Ecuadorian authorities confirmed the safe recovery of missing teenager Maite Matailo in Cuenca.
- Ecuadorian Mayor Darío Macas Ordered to Pretrial Detention on Corruption Charges · Judge orders Machala mayor Darío Macas and his wife to pretrial detention for alleged illicit enrichment.
- Five Dead in Three-Vehicle Crash in Guayas, Ecuador · A collision involving two cars and a truck in Yaguachi killed five people and injured several others.
- 2026 World Cup Quarterfinals Schedule: Dates, Times, and Venues Revealed · FIFA announces quarterfinal matchups, dates, and host cities for the 2026 World Cup.
- Injured Driver Left on Scene After Vehicle Loss of Control in Ecuador · A person was injured after a vehicle lost control in Todos Santos, Ecuador, on July 7, 2026.
- Ecuador Reopens Border with Peru After Six-Month Closure in Loja · Ecuador's government reopened the Loja border with Peru after a six-month closure aimed at curbing arms trafficking.
- Paute Firefighters Launch Summer Camp to Turn Kids into 'Little Heroes' · Paute Fire Department offers a summer safety and teamwork course for children aged 5 to 9.
- Cuenca Municipality Opens Vocational Training Enrollment for Artisan Crafts · Cuenca Municipality opens enrollment for artisan vocational training in five technical fields.
- Police Shoot Two Robbers Attempting to Steal Armored Car in Guayaquil Mall · Ecuadorian police shot two suspects and arrested a third after they attempted to rob an armored vehicle at Riocentro Sur.
- Belgium Eliminates USA 4-1 in Controversial World Cup Quarterfinal Match · Belgium defeated USA 4-1 in Seattle to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals against Spain.
- Ecuador Identity Card Requirements, Costs, and Renewal Steps for 2026 · Ecuador's Civil Registry outlines ID card costs, renewal fees, and application procedures for 2026.
- Messi and Mbappé Set for Third World Cup Final Showdown in 2026 · Messi and Mbappé are on track to meet in the 2026 World Cup final after three consecutive tournaments.
- Ecuador Opens Exceptional Prison Guard Recruitment for Retired Police and Military · Ecuador's Interior Ministry invites retired police and military to apply for temporary prison security roles.
- Ecuador Mayor Darío Macas Arrested Over $6M Ghost Company Corruption Scheme · Ecuadorian mayor Darío Macas detained by police on charges of illicit enrichment via ghost companies
- Vehicle Accessories Stolen from Mitsubishi Truck in Ricaurte Parish · Thieves stole accessories and documents from a parked Mitsubishi truck in Guajibamba.
- Ecuador's Fulbright Commission Opens Call for Specialist Program Projects · Ecuadorian institutions can apply for the Fulbright Specialist Program to collaborate with US experts on short-term projects.
- Ecuadorian Army Seizes Illegal Mining Explosives in Ponce Enriquez · Ecuadorian military forces confiscated thousands of explosives from an illegal mining site in Ponce Enriquez.
- Spain Eliminates Portugal in Last World Cup Appearance for Cristiano Ronaldo · Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 in Dallas, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup journey.
- Ecuadorian Librarians Invited to Intern in Medellín under Iberbibliotecas Program · Iberbibliotecas opens international internship for Ecuadorian librarians in Medellín, offering comprehensive support and professional development opportunities.
- Police Investigate Suspected Threat Flyer Left in Nulti Home · Police investigate a suspected threat flyer left in a Nulti home, demanding $10,000 for security and warning against contacting authorities.
- Five Ecuadorian Mayors Detained for Alleged Corruption and Financial Crimes · Five Ecuadorian mayors arrested on charges including illicit enrichment, money laundering, and fraud.
- 40 Young Catholics Receive Confirmation, Completing 2025-2026 Cycle in Azuay · Archbishop Marcos Pérez presides over confirmation ceremony for 40 youth in El Vergel, concluding the Sierra region's sacramental cycle.