# Ecuadorian political and security developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ecuadorian-political-and-security-developments
> Updated: 2026-09-15T19:41:13.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

In early September 2026, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa faced scrutiny regarding the transparency of his financial assets. After access to his patrimonial declarations on the Comptroller General website was restricted due to data protection laws and intelligence requests, the Presidency released his two most recent filings. The latest declaration, dated August 31, 2026, listed assets totaling $3,551,110.26, with the Presidency noting that his personal assets remain distinct from his father’s family wealth.

By mid-September, the administration shifted focus toward security concerns. President Noboa declared a 60-day state of exception across eight provinces and three municipalities to combat “grave internal commotion” linked to organized crime groups. This decree grants the National Police and Armed Forces authority to conduct immediate searches and suspends the inviolability of domicile and correspondence in the affected regions.

As part of these measures, a nighttime curfew was established for the coastal provinces of El Oro, Guayas, Los Ríos, and Manabí, running from 00:00 to 05:00 between September 17 and September 30. The government justified these actions based on intelligence indicating that criminal groups are diversifying illicit funding sources and adapting to police tactics. Additionally, the Ministry of Public Health has intensified inspections of medical facilities to ensure infrastructure stability and medicine supplies, while municipal services in Guayaquil, such as waste collection and airport operations, are expected to maintain regular schedules.

## Claims

- President Daniel Noboa declared a new 60-day state of exception due to grave internal commotion. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The state of exception covers eight provinces and three municipalities. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- A nighttime curfew will be in effect from September 17 to September 30 in four coastal provinces. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The curfew will occur between 00:00 and 05:00. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The state of exception suspends the inviolability of domicile and correspondence. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The measures are a response to organized crime activity and high homicide rates. (corroborated by 4 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-15: Ecuador declares 60-day state of exception and nighttime curfew

President Daniel Noboa has declared a 60-day state of exception in eight Ecuadorian provinces and a nighttime curfew in four coastal regions to combat organized crime and internal instability.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ecuador-president-noboa-declares-state-of-exception

### 2026-09-01: Daniel Noboa releases asset declarations after transparency restrictions

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa released his latest asset declarations via the Presidency after his financial records were restricted on the Comptroller General's website citing intelligence and data privacy.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/daniel-noboa-releases-asset-declarations-after-transparency-restrictions

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