Local media reports said the attackers were armed with automatic rifles, and bullet holes were visible on the pool tables.

Police in Ecuador say nine people shot dead by gunmen in a pool hall on Saturday were "collateral victims" and not the intended targets of a premeditated attack. Preliminary investigations suggest the gunmen were chasing two men on a motorcycle in the town of Playas on Saturday.

Chile looks to bounce back from a tough loss when they face the hosts of the 2025 CONMEBOL Copa America Femenina, Ecuador, on Monday night.

The International Monetary Fund said on Friday it has completed its second review of Ecuador's Extended Fund Facility and approved an augmentation of the program by about $1 billion.

Ecuador's construction industry is forecast to grow by 3.8% in 2025, with average annual growth of 4.6% from 2026 to 2029, driven by significant power and infrastructure investments. The government's plan for oil output expansion and a $2.

At least nine people were killed Sunday in western Ecuador after a pickup truck and an SUV collided head on, authorities said. Two others were injured in the accident, which occurred around 5:00 am (1000 GMT) on the highway connecting the coastal city of Manta and the nearby town of Montecristi, renowned for its Panama hat production.

Desperation is mounting in Ecuador’s capital as thousands of people remain without drinking water a week into Quito’s worst shortage in 25 years.

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