Daniel Noboa Expected to Triumph in Ecuador Presidential Race on Security Promises
Noboa, first elected in 2023 to finish out his predecessor's term, says his deployment of the military on the streets and ...
Ecuador’s tough on crime approach is popular, but major challenges remain
Under President Daniel Noboa, the prisons have been declared “security zones” and are under the direct control of the police ...
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Ecuador chooses a leader amid murder, blackouts and stagnation
R unning Ecuador seems an unenviable job. In recent years it has become the most violent state in mainland Latin America.
Drug gangs in Ecuador turn to "death saint" for protection — and allegedly human sacrifices
"They stole children from other towns and sacrificed them in front of her (Santa Muerte) when they wanted to land a big hit," ...
Ecuador presidential candidate Gonzalez wants to raise social spending, tackle crime
Ecuadorean leftist Luisa Gonzalez says her plans to spend on social welfare and impose harsher penalties for criminals will ...
Ecuador to impose 27 pct tariff on Mexican imports
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa said on Monday that the country will impose a 27-percent tariff on products imported from Mexico to promote domestic ...
How Ecuador went from being Latin America’s model of stability to a nation in crisis
For many years, Ecuador had one of the lowest homicide rates in Latin America – an indicator of low gang activity. As a result, it hadn’t developed a robust police and military response to gangs.
Ecuador's Noboa touts law and order progress as he seeks reelection
Drug-related violence that has rocked Ecuador in recent years is once again the biggest issue for many voters in Sunday's ...