Ecuador

This month has brought a marked escalation in a security crisis that has plagued Ecuador since the late 2010s

Last week’s surge in violence has calmed, but gangs will continue to push back against security measures

The president acknowledges the need to develop a long-term security strategy, but doing so may prove challenging

Lawmakers appear inclined, for now, to come together to assist Noboa in addressing the security and energy crises

A major crime spree has seen Ecuador’s new president turn to the military for solutions

A newly imposed state of emergency is intended to last 60 days but may mark the beginning of longer-term measures

A manhunt is underway for one of Ecuador’s most notorious criminals, who disappeared from prison yesterday

The new president appears to have got off to a confident start, but greater challenges lie ahead