Jorge Glas

Around 2,000 inmates in Ecuador's prisons are reportedly infected with tuberculosis.

Ecuador's President Noboa Claims Colombian Leader Petro Encourages Guerrilla Incursion; Petro Denies Allegations

Former Colombian President Uribe traveled to Ecuador in January for academic events, criticized President Petro's border security policies, and blamed narcoterrorism for the escalating tariff crisis affecting bilateral trade worth over two billion dollars annually.

Colombia raised import tariffs on Ecuador to 100 percent, matching Ecuador's increase, escalating a trade dispute rooted in drug trafficking accusations and diplomatic tensions over imprisoned politician Jorge Glas.

Ecuador recalls its ambassador from Colombia due to comments on Jorge Glas' corruption case.

Ecuador's ex-vice president Lenin Moreno is on trial for allegedly receiving over a million dollars in bribes.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced criminal charges against Ecuadorian counterpart Daniel Noboa for alleged defamation, after Noboa suggested Petro's May visit to Manta involved narcotraffic ties, escalating bilateral tensions amid tariff disputes and regional security concerns.

Colombia and Ecuador impose 100% tariffs on each other's imports amid a diplomatic crisis.

A US nuclear aircraft carrier has arrived in Ecuadorian waters to support the fight against narcotics.

Ecuador's President Noboa accused Colombian counterpart Petro of promoting guerrilla incursions across their border, escalating diplomatic tensions amid a trade war with 100% tariffs and ongoing drug trafficking violence affecting both nations.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro will sue Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa for alleged defamation.

Colombian President Petro withdrew from the Andean Pact and imposed 100% tariffs on Ecuador, escalating a trade war that could cost Ecuador $500 million annually and threaten regional commerce integration.

Ecuador recalled its ambassador to Colombia after President Petro defended Jorge Glas, an Ecuadorian ex-vice president imprisoned for corruption.