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ECUADOR: Politician murders to undermine security push
ECUADOR: Killing will prompt increased security push
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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ECUADOR: Arms deal collapse will not hit US support
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES285355
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…
ECUADOR: Crime crisis presents major test for Noboa
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…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284671
ISSN: 2633-304X
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This is the largest-ever fund aimed at improving integration on the continent, and comes at a pivotal moment for the Mercosur trade bloc, which is facing an existential crisis…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284224
ISSN: 2633-304X
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ECUADOR: Third murder will heighten election fears
The motion is the second impeachment attempt Lasso has faced since assuming the presidency less than two years ago. Lasso also faces a citizen-led initiative to end his presidency…