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politics1 year ago

"Embassy Raids and Controversial Actions: Ecuador's President Noboa in the Spotlight"

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa's decision to raid Mexico's embassy to arrest former Vice President Jorge Glas has shocked world leaders, but it has not hurt his popularity with constituents who see him as their action man fighting crime and corruption. Noboa, who inherited a country plagued by widespread corruption and violence fueled by drug cartels, has promised to strengthen law enforcement and labeled criminal groups as terrorist organizations. While the raid has drawn global condemnation, it has earned him praise at home, and he remains popular among Ecuadorians, with more than two-thirds of respondents approving of his presidency.

via The Associated Press|
#crimefighting#ecuador#embassy-raid
international-crime2 years ago

"Families Trapped in Ecuador's Drug Gang War: President Defies Criminals"

Americans with family in Ecuador express fear and concern as the country faces escalating violence from drug gangs, prompting President Daniel Noboa to declare the country "at war" and implement measures such as high-security prisons and a national curfew. The situation has led to anxiety and fear among Ecuadorians, with reports of gang violence, explosions, and the abduction of law enforcement personnel. The government has named 22 gangs as terrorist organizations and detained hundreds of gang members, while also planning to deport foreign prisoners and seeking aid from the United States. The violence is linked to a corruption scandal and the country's role as a key port for drug traffickers.

via NBC News|
#drug-gangs#ecuador#fear
crime-and-politics2 years ago

"Escalating Gang Violence: Ecuador's President Confronts Army Amid Crisis"

Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa has declared a state of emergency and deployed the military to combat armed gangs responsible for a wave of violence across the country. More than 300 suspects have been arrested, and the president has challenged the gangs to take on the soldiers instead of targeting civilians. The surge in attacks was triggered by the escape of notorious gang leaders from prison, leading to riots and a significant increase in violence. President Noboa has labeled 22 criminal groups as "terrorist gangs" and declared an "internal armed conflict," allowing soldiers to patrol the streets and search for weapons and suspects.

via BBC.com|
#armed-conflict#crime-and-politics#ecuador
crime-and-politics2 years ago

"Escaped Drug Lord Sparks Wave of Violence and Kidnappings in Ecuador"

President Daniel Noboa declared a state of emergency in Ecuador after a powerful gang leader disappeared from prison, leading to the kidnapping of at least four police officers and explosions in several cities. The gang's threats and violence have escalated, prompting the president to deploy military patrols and impose a national nighttime curfew. The country has been grappling with growing violence on the streets and in prisons, with clashes between rival gangs and links to international cartels contributing to a record number of homicides and drug seizures.

via Al Jazeera English|
#crime-and-politics#ecuador#gang-violence