Ecuador news, written for expats

Ecuadorian authorities have completed the extradition of Daniel Salcedo, Ronald Herrera, and Francisco Bermudez to the United States. The move brings the total number of individuals extradited to international courts under the current administration to nine.

Ecuadorian authorities have issued weather alerts for moderate to heavy rainfall across multiple provinces. In-person classes are suspended on October 30 in Guayaquil, Samborondón, Daule, and Durán due to flooding risks.

Reports published Monday describe flooding, power interruptions and school changes in parts of Manta and Santa Elena after overnight storms. They are dated incident reports, not a live status update for the coast today.

A bulletin reported by El Universo says INAMHI Warning No. 82 covers moderate to very heavy rain, storms and gusts through Sunday night, with higher forecast accumulations in coastal sectors.

Ecuador is experiencing significant disruptions and damage due to intense rainfall and the El Niño phenomenon. Three fatalities have been reported, alongside over 21,500 affected individuals and 1,600 displaced. Infrastructure damage includes destroyed homes, collapsed bridges, and deteriorated roads across multiple provinces.

The fishing vessel Doménica L sank off the coast of Santa Elena, leaving 14 crew members missing. Six survivors are stable, while the Navy continues extensive search and rescue operations amid adverse sea conditions.