By Alexandra Valencia Ecuador says vessel sinkings part of joint US drug trafficking probe QUITO, Sept 4 – Ecuador defended on Friday U.S. operations that intercepted and sank three Ecuadorean vessels this week, saying they were the product of joint investigations to disrupt drug trafficking. The sinkings are the latest in a broader U.S. military … Read more
Deep in the heart of Ecuadorians Amazon In a tropical rainforest, scientists have discovered a fungus with extraordinary abilities that could provide new clues in the fight against plastic pollution. The fungus, called D. microsporum, breaks down polyester polyurethane, a widely used plastic, and uses it as a carbon source. Even more remarkably, laboratory studies … Read more
QUITO, Ecuador – Ecuador will launch a major offensive against criminal organizations in three western provinces this weekend with logistical support from the United States, the country’s interior minister said Wednesday. Ecuador prepares for massive offensive against criminal groups with US logistical support In an interview with a local radio station, Secretary of the Interior … Read more