Ecuador President Noboa proposes UN mechanisms to combat transnational crime

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

Noboa emphasized that economic success should be measured by poverty reduction and argued that criminal organizations often cooperate more effectively than sovereign states. His diplomatic agenda also included high-level meetings with UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Michael Bloomberg to discuss financial markets and investment. Additionally, Noboa met with U.S. special envoy Kristi Noem to discuss bilateral cooperation regarding critical minerals, oil, gas exploration, and regional security through the Escudo de las Américas initiative.

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Antonio Guterres · Daniel Noboa · Ecuador · European Union · Kristi Noem · Michael Bloomberg · 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
[○ 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
[● 2 SOURCES] The Ecuadorian delegation at the UN includes Foreign Minister Roberto Kury and Ambassador Luis Bakker.
[● 4 SOURCES] Noboa met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres during the 81st UN General Assembly. periodismoecuador.info · www.comunicacion.gob.ec · radiocresatelital.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ecuador and the United States discussed cooperation regarding critical minerals, oil, and gas exploration. elmercuriomanta.ec
[● 3 SOURCES] U.S. special envoy Kristi Noem described Ecuador as a fundamental partner in security cooperation. elmercuriomanta.ec · crprensa.com
[● 4 SOURCES] President Daniel Noboa called for a more efficient United Nations capable of addressing modern threats. www.aldia.com.ec · tctelevision.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Noboa warned that illegal fishing networks in the Galapagos Islands are linked to the logistics of international crime mafias.
[● 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
[● 9 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 · tctelevision.com · www.metropoles.com · lajornadasanluis.com.mx · swisslatin.ch
[● 9 SOURCES] President Noboa proposed a permanent platform for information exchange between police, prosecutors, and financial intelligence units. www.aldia.com.ec · tctelevision.com · www.metropoles.com · lajornadasanluis.com.mx · swisslatin.ch