Ecuadorian President Noboa proposes UN crime combat plan

Daniel Noboa United Nations General Assembly transnational organized crime security cooperation Ecuador

During the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa presented a three-point plan to combat transnational organized crime. His proposals include establishing an international mechanism to track and freeze illicit financial flows, creating a permanent information-sharing platform between police and financial intelligence units, and incorporating organized crime as a priority for conflict prevention within the UN80 initiative.

In parallel, Noboa held bilateral meetings to strengthen regional security and economic ties. He met with U.S. special envoy Kristi Noem to discuss the Shield of the Americas initiative, focusing on combating drug trafficking and terrorism while exploring cooperation in critical minerals, oil, and gas exploration.

Domestically, Noboa issued Executive Decree 507, declaring a non-recoverable suspension of the workday on Friday, November 20, 2026. The measure aims to boost internal tourism for the Festival Internacional de Artes Vivas in Loja. Additionally, the government announced a USD 40 million investment to fund 579 residential positions for medical and nursing professionals to improve public health services through 2030.

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Antonio Guterres · Daniel Noboa · Ecuador · European Union · Kristi Noem · Nasry Asfura · Roberto Kury · United Nations · United States

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[● 5 SOURCES] Noboa argued that transnational organized crime is a threat to international peace and security. tctelevision.com · www.aldia.com.ec · radiocresatelital.com · elmercurio.com.ec
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Ecuadorian government is expanding the 'Crédito Semilla Segura' program to the Sierra and Amazon regions.
[● 2 SOURCES] Noboa's agenda in New York includes strengthening international investment and security cooperation. periodismoecuador.info · eluniverso.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Ecuadorian delegation at the UN includes Foreign Minister Roberto Kury and Ambassador Luis Bakker. eluniverso.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Noboa met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres during the 81st UN General Assembly. periodismoecuador.info
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ecuador and the United States discussed cooperation regarding critical minerals, oil, and gas exploration. elmercuriomanta.ec
[● 2 SOURCES] U.S. special envoy Kristi Noem described Ecuador as a fundamental partner in security cooperation. elmercuriomanta.ec · www.larepublica.ec
[○ 1 SOURCE] President Daniel Noboa called for a more efficient United Nations capable of addressing modern threats.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Noboa warned that illegal fishing networks in the Galapagos Islands are linked to the logistics of international crime mafias. www.expreso.ec
[● 3 SOURCES] President Noboa decreed a non-recoverable suspension of the workday on Friday, November 20, 2026, to promote tourism for the Festival de Artes Vivas in Loja. centrotvecuador.com · notimercio.ec · www.elcomercio.com
[● 8 SOURCES] Noboa proposed a permanent platform for information exchange between police, prosecutors, and financial intelligence units. www.aldia.com.ec · tctelevision.com · radiocresatelital.com · elmercurio.com.ec · www.metropoles.com · +2 more
[● 8 SOURCES] President Daniel Noboa proposed creating an international UN mechanism to track and freeze illicit financial flows of transnational organized crime. www.aldia.com.ec · www.elcomercio.com · tctelevision.com · radiocresatelital.com · elmercurio.com.ec · +2 more