General Paco Moncayo, a retired member of the Armed Forces, has stepped down as Ecuador’s National Security Advisor, less than two months into the role.
President Guillermo Lasso accepted his resignation amidst a rising tide of insecurity in the country.
In his resignation letter to President Lasso, Moncayo indicated his advisory task as “fulfilled,” emphasizing his contributions to the decision-making process for a contemporary, democratic national security doctrine.
He also stressed his role in establishing a comprehensive system of plans, policies, regulations, and procedures to counteract the various threats impacting the Ecuadorian population.
The presidential office acknowledged Moncayo’s work and commitment to serving Ecuador.
Moncayo was brought into Lasso’s government to enhance security strategies in response to the nationwide increase in violence.
Ecuador has been grappling with a public security crisis that has escalated in recent months, characterized by a surge in murders, extortion, robberies, and other crimes that have instilled fear among citizens.
Consequently, the government authorized civilian possession and use of personal defense weapons and pepper spray on April 1.
The country’s administration links the violence to organized crime groups involved in drug trafficking, mainly operating in the coastal provinces heavily impacted by crime.
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