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Reuters
a day ago
- Reuters
Ecuador investigates bar shooting that killed 17
QUITO, July 28 (Reuters) - Ecuador attorney general's office said on Monday it is investigating the killing of 17 people in a bar in the country's coastal Guayas province. The killing took place on Sunday night when individuals fired shots inside of a bar, leaving a further 11 people injured.
Arab News
4 days ago
- Sport
- Arab News
Ten-woman Brazil survive Colombia challenge in Copa goalless draw
QUITO: Colombia failed to capitalize on their numerical advantage in Friday's final Group B match at the Women's Copa America, as the reigning champions Brazil held them to a goalless draw despite being a player down. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport Brazil's goalkeeper Lorena was shown a red card in the 21st minute after handling the ball outside the penalty area in a bid to stop Linda Caicedo's shot during a rapid Colombian counterattack. After consulting with assistant referee Mariana Aquino, referee Milagros Arruela dismissed Lorena, forcing Brazil to rely on substitute goalkeeper Claudia for the rest of the match. Despite enjoying a numerical advantage, Colombia were unable to break the deadlock, with attempts from Valerin Loboa and Mayra Ramirez failing to find the back of the net. 'Today was a very tough game, very exhausting, and we wanted to win, but now we have to keep working hard for what's coming,' Loboa said after the match. Brazil stood firm in defense, and in the second half they tried to take the lead with attempts from Yasmim, Gabi Portilho and Dudinha, but they were all unsuccessful. They came closest with a free kick from Yasmim in added time that hit the crossbar. 'We knew it would be a very difficult game, but we're very proud of this result with one player less. Now it's time to rest and think about the semifinal,' Portilho said. Both teams were already through to the semifinals, and Group B leaders Brazil will face Uruguay on Tuesday. Meanwhile, runners-up Colombia, with eight points, will take on Group A leaders Argentina on Monday.
CNA
4 days ago
- Sport
- CNA
Ten-woman Brazil survive Colombia challenge in Copa goalless draw
QUITO :Colombia failed to capitalise on their numerical advantage in Friday's final Group B match at the Women's Copa America, as the reigning champions Brazil held them to a goalless draw despite being a player down. Brazil's goalkeeper Lorena was shown a red card in the 21st minute after handling the ball outside the penalty area in a bid to stop Linda Caicedo's shot during a rapid Colombian counterattack. After consulting with assistant referee Mariana Aquino, referee Milagros Arruela dismissed Lorena, forcing Brazil to rely on substitute goalkeeper Claudia for the rest of the match. Despite enjoying a numerical advantage, Colombia were unable to break the deadlock, with attempts from Valerin Loboa and Mayra Ramirez failing to find the back of the net. "Today was a very tough game, very exhausting, and we wanted to win, but now we have to keep working hard for what's coming," Loboa said after the match. Brazil stood firm in defence, and in the second half they tried to take the lead with attempts from Yasmim, Gabi Portilho and Dudinha, but they were all unsuccessful. They came closest with a free kick from Yasmim in added time that hit the crossbar. "We knew it would be a very difficult game, but we're very proud of this result with one player less. Now it's time to rest and think about the semi-final," Portilho said. Both teams were already through to the semi-finals, and Group B leaders Brazil will face Uruguay on Tuesday. Meanwhile, runners-up Colombia, with eight points, will take on Group A leaders Argentina on Monday.
Reuters
4 days ago
- Sport
- Reuters
10-woman Brazil survive Colombia challenge in goalless draw
QUITO, July 25 (Reuters) - Colombia failed to capitalise on their numerical advantage in Friday's final Group B match at the Women's Copa America, as the reigning champions Brazil held them to a goalless draw despite being a player down. Brazil's goalkeeper Lorena was shown a red card in the 21st minute after handling the ball outside the penalty area in a bid to stop Linda Caicedo's shot during a rapid Colombian counterattack. After consulting with assistant referee Mariana Aquino, referee Milagros Arruela dismissed Lorena, forcing Brazil to rely on substitute goalkeeper Claudia for the rest of the match. Despite enjoying a numerical advantage, Colombia were unable to break the deadlock, with attempts from Valerin Loboa and Mayra Ramirez failing to find the back of the net. "Today was a very tough game, very exhausting, and we wanted to win, but now we have to keep working hard for what's coming," Loboa said after the match. Brazil stood firm in defence, and in the second half they tried to take the lead with attempts from Yasmim, Gabi Portilho and Dudinha, but they were all unsuccessful. They came closest with a free kick from Yasmim in added time that hit the crossbar. "We knew it would be a very difficult game, but we're very proud of this result with one player less. Now it's time to rest and think about the semi-final," Portilho said. Both teams were already through to the semi-finals, and Group B leaders Brazil will face Uruguay on Tuesday. Meanwhile, runners-up Colombia, with eight points, will take on Group A leaders Argentina on Monday.
Al Arabiya
20-07-2025
- Al Arabiya
Ecuador Extradites Leader of Violent Ecuadorian Drug Gang to the United States
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) – Ecuador on Sunday extradited to the United States the leader of a violent Ecuadorian gang who relied on hitmen, bribes, and military weapons to do business. José Adolfo Macías Villamar, whose nickname is Fito, escaped from a prison in Ecuador last year and was recaptured late June. In April, a US Attorney indicted him in New York City on charges he imported thousands of pounds of cocaine into the United States. Macías was removed from the La Roca Detention Center under the custody of the National Police and Armed Forces for the appropriate proceedings in the context of an extradition process, Ecuador's government agency responsible for overseeing prisons, SNAI, said in a message sent to journalists. Details of the handover were not specified. A photograph released by SNAI showed Macías wearing a T-shirt, shorts, a bulletproof vest, and helmet. Several police officers were guarding him at an undisclosed location. The extradition decision came after the United States sent a document to Ecuador offering guarantees for the respect of the rights of the 45-year-old criminal leader. Since 2020, Macías has led Los Choneros, a criminal organization that emerged in the 1990s. The gang employed people to buy firearms and ammunition in the United States and smuggle them into Ecuador, according to April's indictment. Cocaine would flow into the United States with the help of Mexican cartels. Together, the groups controlled key cocaine trafficking routes through Ecuador, violently targeting law enforcement, politicians, lawyers, and civilians who stood in the way. Macías escaped from a Guayaquil prison where he was serving a 34-year sentence for drug trafficking, organized crime, and murder. He was recaptured a year and a half later on the country's central coast. Macías has cultivated a cult status among fellow gang members and the public in his home country. While behind bars in 2023, he released a video addressed to the Ecuadorian people while flanked by armed men. He also threw parties in prison where he had access to everything from liquor to roosters for cockfighting matches. Macías is the first Ecuadorian to be extradited to the US from Ecuador, prison authorities said. Two other Ecuadorian drug traffickers have previously been handed over to the United States, but from Colombia where they were arrested.
