From political upheavals to natural disasters, this week's photos offer a glimpse into a world both beautiful and troubled.

Quito, Ecuador - September 25, 2024 A massive wildfire erupted in Quito on Tuesday, September 24, prompting the evacuation of ...

Firefighters in Ecuador's capital were battling the remnants of major forest fires on Thursday that had sent massive plumes ...

Ecuador's capital Quito, already reeling from a spate of horrific gang violence, is now fighting fires with limited water ...

On September 24, 2024, @la.gabygol shared a video from Quito, Ecuador, showing a large cloud of smoke while traveling on the ...

G Adventures and National Geographic Expeditions expand their family travel series with new culturally immersive trips to ...

About 2,000 firefighters, rescue workers and members of the military are fighting blazes around Quito. Firefighters in ...

A wildfire raging in Quito has forced residents to flee their homes and Ecuador’s president to make an emergency return from ...

Wealthy neighborhoods in Quito remain under threat of flames, and schools have shifted to online teaching through the end of ...

Further reading: Eucharist: Source of communion and hope for healing The International Eucharistic Congress is being held in Quito, Ecuador, from September 8–15, in honor of the 150th ...

GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador, Sept 13, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - The director of Ecuador's biggest prison was killed in an armed attack on Thursday, the second such killing in under two weeks in the Latin American ...

The best time to explore the Galápagos Islands is from December to May. While the islands are excellent year-round, these months offer temperatures ranging from the low 70s to mid-80s, making ...