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Ecuadorian security operations and organized crime trends

25 clusters · 129 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Ecuador implements curfew and tax reductions for November holidays

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

Ecuador 2026 local elections: candidate disputes and updates

59 clusters · 166 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Quito conducts large-scale earthquake evacuation drill

Ecuador is preparing for sectional and Council for Public Participation and Social Control (CPCCS) elections on 29 November 2026. The vote will determine 222 mayors, 23 provincial prefects, and various local positions. T

Water utility price increases in Dominican Republic

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Water utility price increases reported in Dominican Republic and Ecuador

Residents and political leaders in the Dominican Republic have reported significant increases in the cost of water. In Gran Santo Domingo, the price for a standard jug of bottled water has fluctuated between RD$120 and R

Political developments in Peru

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Economic pressures in Spain and political shifts in Peru

Political activity in Peru has transitioned from local community grievances to broader scrutiny of national governance. Initially, focus was placed on local leaders in Macashca, such as Marco Yauri Ropa, who criticized c