What are the latest news in Ecuador? September 1st, 2026

Former President Lenín Moreno Sentenced Ecuador’s judiciary sentenced former President Lenín Moreno to five years in prison following a bribery conviction tied to the Sinohydro hydroelectric project, accompanied by a permanent ban on holding public office. AP NewsCounter-Narcotics Operations and Security Oversight Intensive security operations against drug-trafficking networks continue along coastal ports and maritime corridors. Joint counter-narcotics efforts with international partners remain active, alongside growing scrutiny from human rights monitors regarding youth detention rates and militarized enforcement measures. Latinoamérica 21+ 1Indigenous Mobilization and Climate Alerts Indigenous leaders and environmental coalitions gathered to challenge the expansion of extractive oil and mining concessions in the Amazon region. Simultaneously, disaster-management authorities are monitoring climate pressures linked to prolonged regional drought and wildfire risks. India TodayPolitical Realignment Ahead of Regional Elections Political coalitions are positioning for municipal and provincial elections. The administration of President Daniel Noboa faces ongoing legislative negotiations and legal disputes regarding opposition party candidate registrations amid broad public concerns over economic stability and public safety. CEPR.net