Ecuador

In his response to rising crime rates, the president risks stoking concerns around the protection of citizens’ rights

Ecuador has hit a COVID-19 vaccine target and sealed an IMF deal to allow disbursement of nearly USD800mn in financing

Emergency measures may give a temporary sense of security, but they risk exacerbating crime challenges

The Pandora Papers revelations are unlikely to shock the public, but they could still weaken Lasso’s position

Ecuador has seen its deadliest single bout of prison violence to date, with over 100 fatalities

Ecuador has seen several deadly riots in recent months, and challenges look set to endure

Fuel prices, long a contentious issue in Ecuador, look set to drive regular protests during Lasso’s term

After a particularly tough year, the president is keen to revitalise Ecuador’s weakened oil sector