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World

Global Action Day for Legal Abortion: the struggles that remain open in Latin America

Between six months and two years in prison are the penalties faced by Ecuadorian women who abort. On 27 September, about 200 people went to the streets of Quito to demand a change in legislation, which allows abortion only when the life or health of the woman is at risk and, since 2021, when pregnancy is a result of rape. In Lima, there were also mobilizations to demand the legalization of abortion in Peru. In Latin America, the picture of the legalization of abortion is uneven: while in Argentina, Uruguay and Colombia

28 Sept 2026, 18:44 UTC

World

Fire aggravated by El Niño hit Quito and arouse concern

The fire continues to destroy hectares of fields and forests on the outskirts of Quito, which has raised the concerns of Ecuadorians. Although forest fires are common at this time of year, they have been more intense due to weather conditions related to the El Niño phenomenon. The population has been confronted with drought, forest fires and food shortages.

22 Sept 2026, 18:58 UTC

Politics

The week in pictures: Syria protests, Céline Dion on stage and Quito wildfires

From protests against rising fuel prices in Syria to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s EU charm offensive to Quito’s wildfires and Céline Dion’s return to the stage, FRANCE 24 looks back at the week's most striking pictures.

20 Sept 2026, 14:05 UTC

World

Events in Syria, forest fires in Quito, Celine Dion on stage: the week in pictures

Back to the highlights of the week's news and his most striking images: Mark Carney's seduction operation in Europe, Zidane's first list at the head of the Blues, Quito under fire smoke, Celine Dion's return to the stage and protests in Syria against rising fuel prices.

20 Sept 2026, 11:02 UTC

World

Jonathan Andic travelled to Quito to promote a book by his therapist about the "seven chronologies"

The first-born of Isak Andic, investigated for murder, met with who was to be "prologuist" and "advisor" of the editorial project, who did not see the light

18 Sept 2026, 15:16 UTC