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Security equipment and resource updates in Argentina and ECU

Overview

Security authorities in Argentina and Ecuador have implemented measures to strengthen law enforcement capabilities through new equipment and technology.

In Ecuador, the National Government delivered ten vehicles and 17 motorcycles to the National Police in Azuay, including three armored trucks, to improve emergency response in areas such as Cuenca and Gualaceo. In Argentina, the Ministry of Security in Chaco received twelve vehicles recovered from criminal activities, with 30 additional trucks expected.

Further developments in Argentina include the City of Buenos Aires adding 775 vehicles and over 6,800 officers to its force, alongside 7,000 bulletproof vests with geolocation technology. In Chubut, the use of the Federal Police Communications System (SIFCOP) reportedly resulted in the location of 98 individuals with active judicial warrants and the recovery of 27 stolen vehicles between January and October 2026.

Entities

Ministry of Security and Justice · Chubut · National Police of Ecuador · Ministry of Security of Chaco · Azuay

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Security enhancements reported in Chubut and Buenos Aires

    Authorities in Chubut and Buenos Aires have reported significant security upgrades, including the recovery of 98 wanted persons in Chubut and the addition of 775 police vehicles in Buenos Aires.

  2. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Security forces in Chaco and Azuay receive new vehicles

    Security forces in Chaco, Argentina, and Azuay, Ecuador, have received new vehicles and motorcycles to bolster policing and emergency response capabilities.

Sources

agenciacomunas.com.ar · fmdellagoesquel.com.ar · infoban.com.ar · perfil.com