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Ecuadorian police operations and security measures

23 clusters · 124 sources · last updated

Latest: Ecuadorian authorities seize weapons and explosives in Milagro and Guayaquil

Ecuadorian law enforcement and military forces have conducted several operations targeting various forms of criminal activity across different regions. In Guayas and Tungurahua, police arrested individuals involved in ex

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Colombian military operations against illegal gold mining

4 clusters · 18 sources · last updated

Latest: Colombian Army destroys illegal mining unit in San Rafael

The Colombian military continues operations to dismantle illegal gold mining infrastructure across various regions. In Antioquia, the Special Energy and Road Battalion No. 4 destroyed a production unit in the El Ingenio

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Ecuadorian military operations against organized crime

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Ecuadorian military disables suspected clandestine shooting range in Machala

The Ecuadorian Armed Forces have conducted operations targeting organized crime infrastructure and personnel. In late September, a military operation in the El Aromo sector of Manta resulted in the deaths of three men, i

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Ecuador justice system protection and legislative response

9 clusters · 36 sources · last updated

Latest: Ecuador approves law to prevent criminal recruitment of minors

In early August 2026, Ecuadorian police, judges, and justice officials reported that organized crime groups were compromising their identities, leading to intimidation, bribery, and lethal retaliation. Officials called f

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Public security and political tensions in Ecuador and the DR

2 clusters · 74 sources · last updated

Latest: Dominican Republic faces political shifts and security concerns

In Ecuador, public perception of President Daniel Noboa’s administration remains divided. While his approval rating is 43.88%, security is a central issue; 31.58% of respondents view the fight against crime as the govern

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