National Police of Ecuador

Ecuadorian security operations and organized crime trends

25 clusters · 127 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: Ecuador imposes curfew in five provinces for November

Ecuadorian law enforcement and military forces have conducted extensive operations targeting extortion, drug trafficking, and organized crime. Following earlier crackdowns in 2026, security measures intensified in Septem

Global urban forestry and tree preservation disputes

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Environmental authorities address illegal tree felling in Dominican Republic and Ecuador

Environmental concerns and legal disputes regarding tree removal and management have emerged across several regions. In Mexico, residents in Playa del Carmen have protested the removal of decades-old trees, alleging that

Boa constrictor rescues in South America

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Police rescue boa constrictor in Riobamba

Recent incidents involving boa constrictors have required intervention by local authorities in Brazil and Ecuador. In Campo Belo, Minas Gerais, the Military Firefighters Corps (CBMMG) rescued a boa constrictor measuring

Alóag-Santo Domingo highway disruptions in Ecuador

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Traffic incidents and landslides reported on major Ecuadorian roads

The Alóag-Santo Domingo highway, a vital link between Ecuador’s Coast and Sierra regions, has experienced successive closures due to infrastructure works and weather events. On October 13, 2026, the highway was closed f

Ongoing fatal violence and rising crime in Ecuador

16 clusters · 68 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Ecuador experiences rise in physical aggression reports

Fatal violence continues to affect Ecuador. In Guayaquil, two men were killed in Mapasingue Este, a location noted as a “frequent site for executions.” Other incidents include the deaths of two students in Daule and a ri

Security threats and evacuations in Argentina and Chile

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Security incidents reported at Chilean airport and in Ecuador

In late September 2026, false security threats caused disruptions in Argentina and Chile. In Río Gallegos, Argentina, a school was evacuated following reports of a potential gas leak and carbon monoxide; however, inspect

Police activity and arrests in Quito

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Quito police arrest Interpol red notice suspect in real estate fraud case

Recent law enforcement actions in Quito, Ecuador, involve both individual criminal proceedings and the apprehension of a high-profile suspect. In early October, Sebastián Trujillo faced legal prosecution following an i

Ecuador organized crime and security crisis

97 clusters · 205 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Sky ECC rulings and major international drug seizures impact European legal and security landscapes

Ecuador continues to face a severe surge in organized crime and gang violence, prompting the government to declare a state of emergency and recognize an internal armed conflict. Security operations have intensified acros

Aviation incidents at Cuenca airport

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Cessna aircraft crashes on avenue near Cuenca airport

A series of aviation-related incidents occurred at Mariscal La Mar Airport in Cuenca, Ecuador. In mid-September 2026, an elderly passenger died on an aircraft while preparing for a flight to Guayaquil. Authorities treat

Ecuador justice system protection and legislative response

9 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 30 days ago

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