Ecuador
Fast Ecuador security wins stoke longer-term issues
The government’s crackdown on crime appears to be having some success, but challenges may mount
EcuadorAndean crime expansion poses regional challenge
The Andean Community is seeking to set out measures to coordinate regional efforts to tackle crime and insecurity
Latin AmericaArms deal collapse will not hit US support for Ecuador
A deal that could have boosted the military capacities of two US allies at once appears to have been scuppered by Moscow
EcuadorConsultation to have pros and cons for Ecuador’s Noboa
The president intends to put a range of proposals to the public, but will be expected to abide by their decisions
EcuadorEcuador’s security crisis will deepen
This month has brought a marked escalation in a security crisis that has plagued Ecuador since the late 2010s
EcuadorEcuador emergency measures could become normalised
Last week’s surge in violence has calmed, but gangs will continue to push back against security measures
EcuadorThe army will not provide lasting solutions in Ecuador
The president acknowledges the need to develop a long-term security strategy, but doing so may prove challenging
EcuadorEcuador crises offer Noboa political opportunities
Lawmakers appear inclined, for now, to come together to assist Noboa in addressing the security and energy crises
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