Ecuador Football: Marcelo Gallardo has been appointed Ecuador’s men’s national team coach through the 2030 World Cup, replacing Sebastián Beccacece after “La Tri” exited the 2026 World Cup in the Round of 32; Ecuador’s next match is set for Sept. 24 vs South Korea. Food & Health Watch: Ecuador’s Arcsa temporarily closed a restaurant in Durán, Guayas after inspectors found rodent droppings on food and surfaces, plus cockroaches, lizards and weevils, ordering cleaning and pest-control before reopening. Arts & Culture (Architecture): Quito-based Uribe Schwarzkopf helped design MVRDV’s WOMA mixed-use project in Miami’s Wynwood Norte, built around stacked volumes, artist atelier-apartments, and a public plaza for community events. Climate & Seafood Prices: El Niño impacts are already hitting Ecuador’s fishing industry, with warmer Pacific waters pushing tuna and other species deeper or farther offshore—raising costs in places like Manta. Sports (Global, Ecuador-linked): South Korea’s interim coach Roberto Moreno named Min-su Kim in his first squad and confirmed friendlies including Ecuador, keeping Ecuador in the spotlight ahead of 2030 planning. International Spotlight: A report says Canada’s Ecuador trade deal and investor protections are drawing criticism from Ecuadorian civil society over corporate accountability.