President of Ecuador says democracy is threatened by drug trafficking
The President of Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso, affirmed yesterday, Thursday, that democracy is threatened by international drug trafficking,
October 28, 2022Topic
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Ecuador asks US for US$5 billion aid to combat drug trafficking and organized crime
The government of Ecuador is asking the United States to donate US$5 billion to finance the comprehensive security strategy promoted
October 27, 2022
Drug mafia intensifies operations in Ecuador’s ports
Ecuadorian police have seized more than two tons of drugs in containers destined for European black markets.
September 6, 2022
Endless violence in Ecuador: more than 20 murders in the last weekend
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Violent crimes continue in Ecuador, especially in the cities on the Ecuadorian coast.
July 12, 2022
Ecuadorian President assures drug trafficking financed the national strike
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The president of Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso, assured that drug trafficking would have financed with more...
July 11, 2022
Ecuador bans carrying bladed weapons after rising street violence
The Ecuadorian capital banned from Thursday the carrying of bladed weapons in public spaces, informed Mayor Santiago Guarderas, in a...
June 3, 2022
Drug mafias fight for territories in Ecuador
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Ecuador is experiencing a profound crisis of violence and insecurity. Killings in prisons, hired killings...
June 2, 2022
Ecuador’s military takes control of provinces taken over by drug and crime groups
A 9,000-strong military and police force took control of Ecuador's three provinces hardest hit by drug trafficking and crime, which...
May 2, 2022
Ecuador decrees State of Exception to combat drug trafficking
Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso on Monday declared a state of exception throughout the country in the face of rising..
October 19, 2021