Quito
Rescue Workers Are Losing Hope of Finding Survivors After Ecuador's Massive Earthquake
Four days after the quake, the government of President Rafael Correa said rescue efforts will now be focused on the search for corpses.
A Powerful Earthquake Has Killed at Least 233 People in Ecuador
The 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Ecuador's Pacific coast and caused devastation in populated coastal regions, leaving an unknown number of people still trapped in ruins.
How Ecuador Fell in Love with Shawarma
Ecuador's relatively lax immigration policy continues to make it an attractive destination for people from the Middle East, and they're bringing their food traditions with them.
Ecuador’s President Wants to Tax Inheritances by as Much as 77 Percent, Sparking Protests
Rafael Correa's proposed law would place heavy taxes on inheritances greater than $35,400. Opposition groups rallied outside his political headquarters on Monday, and were met with counter-protesters.
Ecuador Is Building a $1B Self-Contained ‘Tech City’
Yachay will include a university, research stations, and city housing 20,000 people and dozens of companies.
Spreading the Kimchi and K-Drama Gospel in Ecuador
At the Gran K restaurant in Quito, Ecuador, Señora Choi Choon-Ja is using bibimbap and episodes of Boys Over Flowers to tap into the Korean wave, or hallyu, that's been sweeping Latin America.
Abandoned Airports Make the Best Public Parks
When a city suddenly closes an airport, the best choice is to turn it into a massive park, as Quito did with the Parque Bicentenario.