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He declared a state of emergency on January 9, giving the military a central role in tackling the crisis. The militarisation of security policy has reduced crime and increased…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285446
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The crisis of insecurity in Ecuador, in particular, has raised concerns in neighbouring countries about the activities of drug trafficking mafias as well as other forms of illegal…
Security officials blame the spike in violence on the influence of drug trafficking organisations (DTOs), which have long transited the country but which increasingly are vying to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285078
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Violent crime has increased dramatically across Ecuador in recent years as street gangs and drug cartels have strengthened, especially in the coastal region. The Guayaquil attack…
The army now has a central role in combating crime groups, 22 of which have been categorised as terrorist organisations. The move has been widely welcomed, but militarisation…