Ecuador’s government launches fight against organized crime with FBI support
By Mamela Fiallo Ecuador expects 14 million rounds of ammunition and a second shipment with 10 million rounds of ammunition...
May 3, 2023Topic
Ecuadorian police
The Ecuadorian Police seizes 2.3 tonnes of cocaine
The National Police of Ecuador has seized 2.3 tonnes of drugs in the 'Christmas' operation, in the Port of Guayaquil
December 27, 2022
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
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
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
Only three military aircraft in operation: Ecuadorian President suspects pact with drug trafficking
The Ecuadorian Air Force (FAE) has only 3 of its 16 aircraft operating at the Manta Air Base.
October 24, 2022
Ecuador: Militarization of public security represents a risk to human rights
On September 12, President Guillermo Lasso presented Ecuadorian citizens with eight questions on citizen security, democratic strengthening
October 13, 2022
Security crisis in Ecuador: When reality trumps management
The scourge of organized crime, drug trafficking, common crime, and an unprecedented prison crisis place Ecuador as the country
May 30, 2022
Ecuador: insecurity and violence hit the population
Organized crime groups, urban gangs, muggers, and common thieves threaten security in Ecuador, and while citizens are demanding protection
May 24, 2022