Ecuador–U.S. Security: Ecuador has authorized U.S. military personnel, Defense Department staff, and contractors to stay up to 180 days under a special migration registration tied to operations at Taura Air Base, with the Status of Forces Agreement in force since 2023. Colombia–U.S. Justice: Colombia extradited “Spider” (Geovany Andres Rojas), a senior FARC dissident leader, to the United States on drug trafficking charges, the first such senior illegal-armed-group extradition under President Abelardo de la Espriella. Galápagos Tourism & Education: A Quito-born cruise leader and biologist explains how she guides Galápagos passengers through science, conservation interpretation, and logistics—blending humor with field education. Spiritual Culture Goes Global: Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur expands “Wisdom Without Borders,” adding 60 translated books and a 60-language edition of Shri Atmasiddhi Shastra, plus new satsang centers across South America. Arts & Community Events: Artbo opens in Bogotá with a strong Latin American focus and includes Ecuador galleries; meanwhile, Ecuador’s presence also shows up in international cultural programming like Ecuador live music at California’s Baja Splash festival. Sports Pop Culture: Final Fantasy gacha Dissidia Duellum adds 38 new countries, including Ecuador, ahead of a Sept. 29 update.