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🇪🇨 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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