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Drug Enforcement & Regional Security: New Zealand and Australian police are setting up a joint strike force in Colombia to target Pacific drug shipments, with liaison support in Bogota and coordination with the U.S., Mexico, Interpol, and Pacific partners. Public Health & Rights: Ecuador’s Amazon cancer and dialysis patients protested in Quito over an eight-month delay in transferring promised care funds, citing court rulings and signed agreements that still haven’t been paid. Ecuador’s Anti-Smuggling Push: Authorities seized about two tons of drugs hidden in pineapple export cargo at Posorja, aiming for Europe, as maritime container smuggling grows. Global Spotlight on Ecuador: María Fernanda Espinosa—an Ecuadorian diplomat—has launched a bid for UN secretary-general, joining a crowded field. Politics Abroad, Echoes at Home: Spain’s court opened an influence-peddling probe into former PM Zapatero tied to a Plus Ultra bailout that included routes to Ecuador and Peru. Culture & Media: World Press Photo 2026 opened in Bucharest, with its Photo of the Year depicting family separation tied to an Ecuadorian father’s detention by ICE.

Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.

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May 13, 2026

International Polo Tour returns to Ecuador for 5th IPT BUGGATTI World Cup Invitational

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May 12, 2026

Influence Society lands first Ecuador client with Hacienda La Danesa

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May 7, 2026

Korimana opens Ecuador retreat centered on rare volcanic spring water

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May 9, 2026

TTW names top 30 eco-tourism destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026

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ICE detainee says jail guard punched him, called him slurs. Now he’s suing from Ecuador

ICE detainee says jail guard punched him, called him slurs. Now he’s suing from Ecuador

Manuel Neuer set for Germany World Cup return, two years after international retirement

Manuel Neuer set for Germany World Cup return, two years after international retirement

Former Spanish Prime Minister Zapatero is under investigation

Former Spanish Prime Minister Zapatero is under investigation

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May 19, 2026

Luda Technology Group Limited Announces Appointment of Authorized Agents Across Brazil, Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador and Malaysia to Accelerate Global Expansion

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School of Rock Opens 450th Location with First-Ever German School

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International Polo Tour® Makes Historic Return in Ecuador with the IPT BUGGATTI World Cup Invitational

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