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Arsenal agree loan deal to sign Piero Hincapie with mandatory clause
Piero Hincapie is set to join Arsenal (Getty) Arsenal have agreed a loan deal with Bayer Leverkusen to sign Piero Hincapie. Mikel Arteta’s side have held talks with Leverkusen this week over a deal for the Ecuador international, who has also...

Better buy than Eze: Arteta has "spoken" to £52m star about joining Arsenal
Excitement at Arsenal football club is at an all-time high during the Mikel Arteta reign, with their actions on and off the pitch fueling the expectations of the fanbase. Eberechi Eze was confirmed as the Gunners’ latest addition on Saturday...

Nightlife falls silent in Ecuador as narco gangs take charge
GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador - The sweat-and-salsa-infused nightlife that was once the beating heart of Ecuador's largest city, Guayaquil, has fallen silent, with bars, restaurants, and nightclubs pulling down the shutters to avoid cartel-linked violence....

New Haven man identified as victim of electrocution at Yale Golf Course
Luís Alberto Morocho Marcatoma, 54, was born in Ecuador and spent most of his life there, according to an online obituary describing him as a lover of the outdoors. Jake Robbins & Adele Haeg 7:12 pm, Aug 29, 2025 Staff Reporter & Contributing...

US AFP Nightlife falls silent as Ecuador's narco gangs take charge
The sweat-and-salsa-infused nightlife that was once the beating heart of Ecuador's largest city, Guayaquil, has fallen silent, with bars, restaurants, and nightclubs pulling down the shutters to avoid cartel-linked violence. As Ecuador has become...

Nightlife falls silent as Ecuador's narco gangs take charge
The sweat-and-salsa-infused nightlife that was once the beating heart of Ecuador's largest city, Guayaquil, has fallen silent, with bars, restaurants, and nightclubs pulling down the shutters to avoid cartel-linked violence. As Ecuador has become...

Video of a woman being kidnapped in Ecuador is falsely shared as that of an incident from India
A video (here and here) is going viral on social media, showing two men trying to kidnap a woman, with claims that the incident took place in India. Let’s check the truth behind this video. Claim: The viral video shows a woman being kidnapped in...

Mass deportation of undocumented immigrants does not help American citizens
On Monday August 11, I joined elected officials, activists and ordinary citizens at a rally in Peekskill, NY in Westchester County. We were there to support an Ecuadorean immigrant, Amy Lituma, who had been offered a Hobson’s Choice by ICE ---...

President Noboa Accused of Influence Peddling in Ecuador
The candidate for the presidency of Ecuador Yaku Pérez during the meeting he has with the candidate Guillermo Lasso, members of the CNE and the OAS. Quito, February 12, 2021. August 26, 2025 Hour: 6:09 pm Former Ecuadorian presidential candidate...

Ecuador seizes bomb materials bound for Colombia in terror plot
QUITO: Ecuadorian authorities have intercepted a major shipment of bomb-making materials destined for use in terrorist attacks within Colombia. Police seized three thousand seven hundred and fifty cartridges of explosive emulsion alongside fifteen...

Mikel Arteta already has the ultimate Piero Hincapie transfer reference ahead of new Arsenal move
We are now into the final week of the summer transfer window and Arsenal still have deals to finalise. It has been an extremely busy summer at the Emirates Stadium with Andrea Berta working his magic for the club. The Gunners have so far signed...

Here's everything to know about the 2025 Kentucky Latin Music Awards
Kentucky's Latin Music Awards will be held Sept. 20 at 4th Street Live! in Louisville. The event celebrates Kentucky's Latin music scene with performances, awards, and scholarships for Hispanic students. The event features a red carpet, awards...

Explainer: Could Hincapie Be Arteta's Missing Piece as Arsenal Eye Late Window Move For Bundesliga Defender
Arsenal are reportedly considering a late move for Bayer Leverkusen's Piero Hincapie. The 23-year-old Ecuadorian defender impressed last season with consistent performances and strong defensive stats. Arsenal are considering a late push to sign...

Alcaraz vs Darderi LIVE Score Updates: Second set for the Spaniard (6-2, 6-4, 3-0)
End of the match: In just over 1 hour and 40 minutes, Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the round of 16 of the 2025 US Open. The Spaniard defeated Italian Luciano Darderi 6-2, 6-4, 6-0. The former world number 2 will face either Bonzi or Rinderknech. 🎾🇪🇸...

Ecuadorian Anti-Mining Organization Denounces Irregularities in Mining Project in Cotopaxi
(FILE). Fruta del Norte mine on November 9, 2019, in Zamora Chinchipe province (Ecuador). Photo: EFE. August 24, 2025 Hour: 6:08 am The Ecuadorian National Anti-Mining Front condemned on Saturday the large-scale deployment of police and military...

Lionel Messi drops major hint on future ahead of Argentina's final World Cup qualifier at home: 'Don’t know what...'
Though he is yet to officially announce his retirement plans, Lionel Messi has hinted at the fact that Argentina’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying game against Venezuela in Buenos Aires could be his final international appearance at home....

South Africa to attend BRICS+ Fashion Summit in Moscow
By Stephen MANZINI The South African Delegation will represent the country at the upcoming BRICS+ Fashion Summit, a major international platform shaping the future of the global fashion industry. The delegation includes Stephen Manzini, Founder...

Luisa González Claims Attempts to Link Her to Cartel of the Suns in Ecuador Aimed at Jailing Her
Former presidential candidate from the Correísta movement, Luisa González, alleged that efforts are underway to tie her and former Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa (2007–2017) to the so-called Cartel of the Suns, which the United States asserts...
Canada needs to reset its free trade plans with Ecuador
Peggy Nash, Viviana Herrera and Caren Weisbart, originally published in the Hill Times Human rights, not corporate rights, should drive international trade relations under this new government. International relations today are rife with difficult...

Arsenal target £52m-rated Bayer Leverkusen star Piero Hincapie - in deal that would take Mikel Arteta's transfer spending to £1BILLION!
By SIMON JONES Published: 06:13 EDT, 25 August 2025 | Updated: 06:32 EDT, 25 August 2025 Arsenal are working on a deal for Bayer Leverkusen centre back Piero Hincapie. The Ecuador international has been on Arsenal's radar for some months and has...