Protests in Ecuador surge over diesel subsidy cuts; Quito, the capital, sits at 2,850m in the Andean highlands and anchors national unrest. Note: Quito is the capital and largest city of Ecuador, formally San Francisco de Quito, notable for its elevation.
A concise look at five distinctive US towns—Homer (Alaska), Bayfield (Wisconsin), Abiquiu (New Mexico), Telluride (Colorado), and Maine’s coast—highlighting landscape, local culture, and must-visit spots as described by a seasoned traveler.
President Noboa has cited the extradition of crime bosses and large drug seizures as proof of a decisive, ongoing effort against organized crime. He has used a state of exception to broaden military and police powers as violence surges, while noting declines in poverty and presenting economic progress to lawmakers.