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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Guayaquil vibrates with the second edition of the jet ski rally to Vinces

Guayaquil hosted the second edition of the jet ski rally, drawing significant local attendance and enthusiasm for the unique event.

Mar 22 • 18:52 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Police defends actions in operation that left six alleged criminals killed in Los Ríos

Ecuadorian police defended their operation during which six alleged criminals were killed in a shootout in Los Ríos.

Mar 22 • 00:12 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Protect us, Mr. President!

The article discusses the historical significance of Babahoyo as the capital of the province of Los Ríos in Ecuador, established by President Gabriel García Moreno in 1860.

Mar 21 • 13:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Six alleged criminals shot down in confrontation with police agents in Los Ríos

Six suspected criminals were killed in a confrontation with police in Los Ríos, Ecuador, during an operation targeting armed individuals.

Mar 20 • 17:05 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Daniel Noboa orders the return of soldiers to the fairgrounds of the Quevedo Chamber of Commerce

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa has ordered the return of military personnel to the Quevedo Chamber of Commerce fairgrounds following their previous eviction.

Mar 19 • 22:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

96 detainees in Los Ríos for violating the curfew during four days of operations

Security operations in Los Ríos, Ecuador, have resulted in the arrest of 96 individuals for violating a newly imposed curfew.

Mar 19 • 21:33 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

After eviction, soldiers are relocated to educational facility to continue operations in Los Ríos

A contingent of 140 soldiers has been relocated from their temporary base in Quevedo after four months to an educational facility as part of their ongoing operations against organized crime in Los Ríos, Ecuador.

Mar 19 • 20:32 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

President Noboa rejects eviction of military from facilities of the Quevedo Chamber of Commerce

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa has rebuffed the eviction of military forces from strategic points in Los Ríos, specifically the Quevedo Fairgrounds, asserting the need to support the armed forces.

Mar 19 • 18:41 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Armed Forces disable clandestine runway in Los Ríos during the third day of curfew

The Armed Forces of Ecuador have disabled a clandestine runway in Los Ríos as part of operations during a curfew aimed at combating narcoterrorism.

Mar 18 • 13:27 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Teamwork Amidst the Rains

A report from Ecuador's National Risk Management Secretariat highlights the devastating impact of winter rains, which have resulted in 14 deaths and affected over 58,000 people, prompting urgent government and private aid.

Mar 18 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Water level drops in Babahoyo, while residents seek to resume activities by cleaning homes and businesses

The water levels in Babahoyo, Ecuador, are beginning to decrease, allowing residents to start clean-up efforts and recover daily activities after severe flooding.

Mar 17 • 20:05 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Second day of the curfew results in arrests, seized vehicles, and confiscation of weapons and drugs

The second day of the curfew in Ecuador led to multiple arrests, vehicle seizures, and drug confiscations in various regions, including Guayas and Los Ríos.

Mar 17 • 10:12 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

‘In Los Ríos we walk towards peace and now with greater security’: says governor Galo Lara after the first day of the curfew

Governor Galo Lara reported that the first night of the curfew in Los Ríos province resulted in 19 arrests amid ongoing efforts to combat organized crime.

Mar 16 • 20:42 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Military and police toured areas of Los Ríos to verify compliance with the curfew

Military and police conducted interventions in Los Ríos province as part of a curfew imposed by an executive decree.

Mar 16 • 12:07 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

What time does the curfew begin in Guayas, Los Ríos, Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, and El Oro

A state of emergency now includes a curfew from 11 PM to 5 AM in four provinces of Ecuador until March 30, 2026.

Mar 15 • 23:09 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Curfew on March 15: Hours, Exceptions, and Fines You Need to Know If You Live in Guayas, Los Ríos, Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, and El Oro

Ecuador will implement a nighttime curfew in four provinces starting March 15, 2026, due to a state of emergency declared by the government.

Mar 14 • 18:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Neighborhoods of Babahoyo continue to be flooded this Saturday

Heavy rainfall continues to cause significant flooding in various neighborhoods of Babahoyo, Ecuador, particularly affecting the capital of the Los Ríos province.

Mar 14 • 12:59 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This is the curfew schedule that will be in effect in Guayas, Los Ríos, Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, and El Oro

A curfew will be implemented in four provinces of Ecuador from March 15, restricting movement between 11 PM and 5 AM.

Mar 13 • 22:37 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Canoe with fourteen people sinks in the La Chorrera sector, in Los Ríos

A canoe carrying fourteen people sank in the La Chorrera sector of Babahoyo, Ecuador, but all individuals were rescued without fatalities.

Mar 13 • 20:39 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Rains and river overflows cause flooding in Babahoyo and other cantons of Los Ríos

Intense rainfall and overflowing rivers have resulted in significant flooding and infrastructural damage across the Los Ríos province in Ecuador.

Mar 12 • 23:14 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Los Ríos roads flooded by intense rains: Babahoyo-San Juan section temporarily closed

Intense rains have flooded roads in Los Ríos province, leading to the temporary closure of the Babahoyo-San Juan route.

Mar 12 • 13:21 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Rains in Ecuador: On March 9, La Maná experienced the most extreme precipitation in the country so far in 2026

Recent heavy rains in Ecuador have led to overflowing rivers, flooded neighborhoods, landslides, and collapsed bridges, particularly affecting regions like Guayas, Los Ríos, and El Oro.

Mar 11 • 12:29 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Vinces and Quinsaloma declare a state of emergency due to severe winter

The municipalities of Vinces and Quinsaloma in Ecuador's Los Ríos province have declared a state of emergency in response to intense rainfall impacting the area.

Mar 10 • 01:10 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Catarama River overflows in Los Ríos and causes flooding

Heavy rains have caused the Catarama River in Ecuador to overflow, leading to significant flooding in the local parish.

Mar 9 • 21:59 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The floods cut off access in road sections of Los Ríos, Guayas, and Bolívar

Severe flooding has disrupted land connectivity in the provinces of Los Ríos, Guayas, and Bolívar, leading to road closures and hazardous conditions.

Mar 4 • 18:38 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Curfew in 4 provinces: know the hours that will apply from March 15 to 30

A curfew will be enforced in Guayas, El Oro, Santo Domingo, and Los Ríos from March 15 to 30 as part of Ecuador's fight against drug trafficking and organized crime.

Mar 2 • 22:34 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ecuadorian deported from the United States captured at Guayaquil airport: was wanted for sexual abuse in Los Ríos

Luis V., an Ecuadorian deported from the U.S., was arrested at Guayaquil airport for sexual abuse committed against a minor in Los Ríos in 2022.

Feb 27 • 12:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Two police officers who were off duty were kidnapped in the Ventanas canton

Two police officers in Ecuador were kidnapped during their time off while traveling in their vehicle.

Feb 27 • 11:47 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Those captured with Héctor Enríquez's vehicle will serve preventive prison time

Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the theft and death of Héctor Enríquez, whose body was found on the Alóag-Santo Domingo road.

Feb 26 • 20:59 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Government delivers machinery and supplies worth $800,000 for producers in Los Ríos

Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa delivered over $800,000 in agricultural support to farmers in Los Ríos to enhance agricultural production and food security.

Feb 26 • 20:28 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

In Los Ríos, alleged leader of Los Lobos, linked to extortion and contract killing, is captured

The Ecuadorian Army captured an alleged leader of the Los Lobos gang in Los Ríos linked to extortion and contract killing activities.

Feb 26 • 13:27 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Three people arrested in Los Ríos with the truck of Héctor Enríquez, missing in Quito

Three individuals have been arrested in Los Ríos in connection with the truck belonging to Héctor Enríquez, who has been missing since February 28 in Quito.

Feb 25 • 15:53 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Winter in Ecuador affects 9,000 people and three deaths: Risk Management urges GAD to carry out dredging work

Ecuador is experiencing severe winter weather, affecting over 9,000 people and resulting in three fatalities, particularly in the provinces of El Oro, Guayas, and Los Ríos, leading to infrastructural damage and impassable roads.

Feb 24 • 17:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Rice Producers in Los Ríos Begin Receiving Outstanding Payments from Mill

Rice producers in Los Ríos province have started to receive overdue payments for their crops, which were purchased by a mill under delegated management for the National Government.

Feb 18 • 20:48 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Miller will pay pending amounts to rice farmers in Los Ríos starting this February 18

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries in Ecuador has announced that Comextil, a mill in Los Ríos, will settle its outstanding payments to rice producers beginning February 18, as part of measures to ensure fair income for small and medium rice producers.

Feb 17 • 21:55 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Los Ríos bids farewell to Carnival 2026 with massive attendance at its beaches and concerts

The province of Los Ríos in Ecuador celebrated Carnival 2026 with significant local tourism, featuring concerts, culinary fairs, and festivities centered around its rivers.

Feb 17 • 13:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Carnival events in Los Ríos: parades, concerts, and contests in Fluminense cantons

Los Ríos province in Ecuador is set to celebrate Carnival with an array of cultural events including parades, concerts, and contests in both urban and rural areas.

Feb 13 • 21:53 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Government activates red alert in Pichincha, Esmeraldas and Los Ríos due to rains

Ecuador's government has declared a red alert in various provinces due to an increased risk of heavy rainfall and associated hazards.

Feb 11 • 23:34 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Government of Los Ríos speaks out about the attack on the truck in the caravan of Vice Prefect Mayra Díaz

The governor of Los Ríos, Galo Lara, announced an immediate investigation into an attempted attack on a truck in the caravan of Vice Prefect Mayra Díaz.

Feb 8 • 20:42 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Prefect Johnny Terán demands actions from the Government following attack on the convoy of vice-prefect of Los Ríos

Prefect Johnny Terán is calling for immediate government actions to address rising violence in Los Ríos after an armed attack on the convoy of vice-prefect Mayra Díaz.

Feb 8 • 16:07 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Attack on the caravan of the vice-prefect of Los Ríos

A vehicle in the caravan of Los Ríos vice-prefect Mayra Díaz was shot at during an armed ambush.

Feb 8 • 01:37 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Rice: Government analyzes capacity of milling facilities in Los Ríos to enable them as collection centers

The government will gather technical information to determine the logistical capacities of milling facilities in Los Ríos province to enable them as collection centers.

Feb 5 • 21:21 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Young man murdered in sports complex of Quevedo

A young man was murdered on Wednesday, July 4, at the Agrilsa Municipal Complex in Quevedo, Los Ríos province, with gunfire heard as far as a nearby military barrack.

Feb 4 • 18:34 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

More reinforcement in Los Ríos: 1,000 soldiers and armored vehicles arrive in the province to tackle organized crime

Over 1,000 military personnel have arrived in Babahoyo, Los Ríos, to support efforts against rising organized crime in the region.

Feb 4 • 14:55 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Armed Forces raid state-owned homes believed to be used by Los Choneros in Los Ríos

On February 3rd, the Security Block conducts a raid in Los Ríos province targeting organized crime activities, with Defense Minister Gian Carlo Loffredo supervising the operation.

Feb 3 • 17:48 UTC

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