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National Assembly of Ecuador

Ecuador’s escalation against organized crime reaches nationwide conflict

It is unclear what kinds of allowances will be given to armed officers in the state of exception. The National Assembly also said that they will “not obstruct any public authority” during the state of exception. Over the last few years, Ecuador and the National Assembly have moved towards facing organized crime through military force, as public safety has declined.…
January 12, 2024
Daniel Noboa

Ecuador elects young businessman turned politician, following governmental scandal

The 35-year-old conservative, Daniel Noboa, defeated Luisa González from the progressive Citizen Revolution Movement party. Noboa ran a campaign focused on stronger enforcement of violent crime and bringing a "New Ecuador" as the previous presidency ended in a corruption trial and murders have become a national concern.…
October 16, 2023