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Ecuador Extends Emergency State to Curb Rising Violence
Ecuador's leader, Daniel Noboa, has renewed the emergency state for 30 more days to tackle the surge in violence and criminal acts.
The Presidency announced...
Haiti Sets Curfew After Jail Breaks
The Haitian Government declared a state of emergency and a curfew for 72 hours starting Sunday, March 3, 2024.
This affects the West Department, home...
Global Spread of 5G: Key Insights and Growth in Latin America by 2030
As of early this year, 261 mobile operators in 101 countries have initiated commercial 5G services.
Nations such as Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay in Latin...
Organized Crime Targets Public Sector in Brazil
In Brazil, the First Command of the Capital (PCC) and Red Command (CV) target city governments for profitable contracts.
PCC has evolved from a notorious...
Key Steps in Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations
In Paris, the United States, Qatar, Egypt, and Israel have engaged in vital talks for a two-month ceasefire in Gaza.
Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu,...
Ecuador’s Internal Conflict: 329 Detained for Terrorism, Five Killed
The Ecuadorian Armed Forces detained 329 individuals for terrorist acts and neutralized five more during nationwide military operations.
This was in response to the declaration...
Ecuador’s President Declares Internal Armed Conflict
Today, Ecuador's President, Daniel Noboa, took a decisive step in addressing the country's escalating security crisis.
He declared an internal armed conflict and labeled various...
Quito in Crisis: Mayor’s Bid for Military Intervention
Ecuador faces a critical security crisis, with Quito's mayor, Pábel Muñoz, seeking military support.
This request comes as violent incidents surge in Ecuador's capital and...
Ecuador’s Crossroads-The State of Emergency Conundrum
(Opinion) Ecuador's recent declaration of a state of emergency by President Daniel Noboa is a stark reflection of the country’s grappling with rampant violence...
Ecuador’s Search for Escaped Criminal Mastermind
In Ecuador, the nation's most dangerous criminal, José Adolfo Macías Villamar ('Fito'), vanishes from Guayaquil's Litoral Penitentiary, sparking high-stakes drama.
As leader of the notorious...
Brazil’s Struggle Against Rising Organized Crime Threats
In the year 2023, Brazil found itself grappling with increasingly complex issues posed by organized crime, which strained its ability to mount an effective...
Police Operation in Paraguay Leads to 12 Deaths
In Paraguay's major penitentiary, Tacumbú, a joint police and military operation caused 12 deaths.
This national prison saw an intense intervention named "Veneratio". The operation...
Ecuador’s New Strategy Against Crime
Ecuador's President, Daniel Noboa, recently announced a bold plan to combat the country’s soaring crime and violence.
On Wednesday, he unveiled a strategy to build...
Ecuador’s Security Sweep in Largest Prison
Police and military teams conducted a search operation in Ecuador’s biggest prison in Guayaquil after a violent confrontation between inmates.
President Guillermo Lasso stated that...