The Ecuadorian government has initiated a significant security operation, deploying more than 75,000 police officers and military personnel across four of the nation’s most troubled provinces. According to the interior minister, this action represents a “new phase” in the government’s ongoing efforts to combat criminal gangs. Nighttime curfews have also been enforced within these affected areas as part of this intensified strategy.
Since President Daniel Noboa took office in November 2023, a primary objective has been to reduce drug-related violence. Despite these efforts, media outlets, including Telegrafi, report that Ecuador experienced a record number of homicides in 2025. This outcome underscores the continued challenges faced by the administration.
Furthermore, President Noboa has joined a U.S.-led alliance involving 17 nations, focused on confronting criminal cartels throughout the Western Hemisphere. “We are at war,” stated Ecuador’s Interior Minister John Reimberg during a conversation with residents of El Oro province. The interior minister’s declaration highlights the seriousness with which the government views the situation.
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The government has launched a major security initiative, mobilizing over 75,000 police and military personnel in four of the country’s most vulnerable regions. The interior minister affirmed this move
The country’s top security official announced, “We are at war,” following a major government response. Over seventy-five thousand soldiers and police have been mobilized to confront drug-dealing netwo