Ecuador’s president offers more police and equipment to fight insecurity
Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso announced today, Tuesday, that 10,000 new uniformed officers will join the ranks of the National Police
November 16, 2022Topic
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Ecuadorian president declares state of emergency in two provinces affected by bombings
The president of Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso, declared a state of emergency in the provinces of Guayas (southwest) and Esmeraldas
November 2, 2022
Ecuador’s government proposes US$31.5 billion budget for 2023, sees lower fiscal deficit
Ecuador's government foresees a fiscal deficit of US$2.6 billion for 2023, lower than initially forecast for this year, and higher...
November 1, 2022
Violence deepens in Ecuador; ten attacks registered in three hours
Ecuador is going through a new scene of violence that stems from prisons and drug trafficking gangs that seek to...
November 1, 2022
Fintech Law approved in Ecuador and awaits presidential approval
With 74 votes in favor, the National Assembly Plenary approved the draft Law for the Development, Regulation, and Control of...
October 31, 2022
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
Ecuador declares war on organized crime
In just twenty hours between September 16 and 17, ten people were murdered in the cities of Guayaquil, Durán, and...
October 10, 2022
Ecuador: Legislator proposes reevaluating the carrying of weapons
Defending oneself against the crime plaguing the civilian population could become a reality in Ecuador.
October 7, 2022
Armed Forces of Ecuador, committed to national security
Almost four decades of military service in the Armed Forces of Ecuador speak of the experience and professionalism of Army...
October 3, 2022