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Public security and political tensions in Ecuador and the DR

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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 government’s primary achievement, though 25.58% criticize the increase in insecurity. The Armed Forces and National Police maintain high approval ratings of approximately 76% and 69%, respectively. In the Dominican Republic, political tensions have intensified as the 2028 election cycle begins to take shape. Opposition leader Danilo Medina, representing the PLD, continues to challenge President Luis Abinader’s National Citizen Security Plan. Medina cites survey data claiming that 80% of the population believes the country is heading in the wrong direction and 62% of citizens find their income insufficient for daily necessities. He has also challenged official crime statistics, noting that 55% of citizens feel unsafe walking the streets. President Abinader has defended his record by highlighting a decrease in the homicide rate, which fell to 7.34 per 100,000 inhabitants from 8.74 in 2025. He has emphasized public security through police reform and stricter border controls, noting that approximately 20 foreigners with criminal records are denied entry weekly. However, the PLD and the Fuerza del Pueblo continue to criticize ongoing police reforms, accusing officials of manipulating crime data. data and raising concerns over deaths during police interventions. Internal political dynamics are evolving. Polling from IDEAME indicates that Carolina Mejía is leading David Collado in a potential internal contest for the presidency within the Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM), with 43.4% to 40.7%. Concurrently, the PLD is organizing internal processes, including a citizen consultation scheduled for October 18, with figures such as Gonzalo Castillo 2026. Additionally, the Fuerza del Pueblo has raised alarms regarding public health, reporting 14,688 infant deaths over the last six years and Abel Martínez emerging in criticizing the political discourse. national healthcare system.

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