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crime2 years ago

Prison Crisis: Ecuador Declares State of Emergency Amid Fatal Attacks

Ecuador has declared a state of emergency in its prison system after a recent surge in violence and deadly clashes between rival groups. President Guillermo Lasso has ordered the military and police to take control of the prisons for 60 days. The state of emergency comes after a mayor was shot and killed, and clashes between gangs in the largest prison left at least 18 dead. In other prisons, inmates have taken guards hostage and launched hunger strikes to demand better conditions. Ecuador's prison system has long been a concern for human rights groups.

via Al Jazeera English|
#crime#ecuador#president-guillermo-lasso
politics2 years ago

Ecuadoran President Lasso Faces Impeachment Proceedings.

Lawmakers in Ecuador have voted to open an impeachment trial against President Guillermo Lasso, who is accused of embezzlement. Lasso is the first president to be sent to such proceedings since the country’s return to democracy in 1979. He has denied wrongdoing, and a legislative oversight commission has recommended against impeachment. Lasso’s trial is expected to open on May 20. If he lacks the votes to stay in office, he will call for a “muerte cruzada” — “crossed death” — a constitutional mechanism that allows him to dissolve the assembly and bring a new presidential election within six months.

via The Washington Post|
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politics2 years ago

Ecuador's Lasso approves civilian gun use to combat insecurity.

Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso has authorized the carrying and use of guns by civilians, citing rising crime and insecurity in the country. The government will allow civilians to carry and use guns and cans of pepper spray for personal defense, in accordance with the requirements of law and regulations. The president also declared a state of emergency in several regions, including a curfew from 1 a.m. until 5 a.m.

via Reuters Canada|
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