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Three Ecuadorian nationals are among the first group of 15 migrants sent from the United States to the Democratic Republic of Congo, arriving in Kinshasa on April 17, 2026. Ecuador's Foreign Ministry confirms they are housed in a hotel 'in good condition.' The arrangement is described as temporary, with permits lasting 6 to 12 months.
Gregory Allen Krupa, 39, was last seen on April 9, 2026 in Quito's Bellavista neighborhood. Family, friends, and volunteers are actively searching in and around Parque Metropolitano Guangüiltagua. Authorities are accepting tips at 1800 DELITO.
Ecuadorian journalist Jose Vinces was lured to a location under the pretense of investigating a tip and shot by unidentified assailants. The Committee to Protect Journalists has condemned the attack as part of a disturbing pattern of violence against press in Ecuador.
