Fragments of Shattered Lives After Ecuador Quake

Photographs by Rodrigo Abd and Dolores Ochoa The dreams, plans and even the lives of hundreds of families were shattered in one moment — 6:58 p.m. on April 16 — when a magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked the central coast of Ecuador.

Post-Quake Jolt Hits Ecuador

A fresh tremor rattled Ecuador before dawn Wednesday, a magnitude-6.1 magnitude jolt that set babies crying and adults pouring into the streets, fearful of yet more damage following a monster earthquake over the weekend.

Deeply Rooted on a Volcano’s Flank

Photos by Cris Toala Olivares Tears roll over Maria Rosa Mendoza’s cheeks as she turns away from Cotopaxi.

Pope Encountering Rich Indigenous Traditions

Photos by Dolores Ochoa Rich indigenous traditions dating back centuries before European priests arrived in the New World are on display throughout South America.