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Politics13h agoPresident Noboa renews state of exception for 30 days in eight provinces of EcuadorPresident Noboa has renewed the state of exception for 30 days in eight provinces of Ecuador. This action suggests a continued need for enhanced security measures or special powers in specific regions of the country.Infobae · Argentina
Politics1d agoEcuador's Prosecutor's Office and FBI sign a memorandum of understanding against organized crimeEcuador and the US strengthen ties to combat transnational crime with an agreement that improves cooperation and investigative methodologies. The alliance seeks to more effectively confront criminal networks, in line with the fight against violence led by the Ecuadorian president.Clarín
Politics2d agoDemocratic congressmen send letter to Rubio to suspend military assistance to EcuadorLegisladores demócratas piden a EE.UU. cortar asistencia militar a Ecuador, exigiendo el fin de la represión política y restauración democrática.Advierten sobre un régimen autoritario en Ecuador y amenazan con bloquear ventas de armas y asistencia si no hay cambios.Clarín
Politics5d agoEcuador and the US sign two agreements to strengthen the fight against organized crimeEcuador and the US strengthen security cooperation with agreements to combat money laundering, kidnappings, and illegal mining. Technology will be integrated to track illicit finances, and investigative capacity against kidnapping and extortion will be enhanced.Clarín
Politics6d agoU.S. accuses two Ecuadorian politicians and the son of former president Bucaram of drug traffickingFive Ecuadorians, including a former mayor and the son of a former president, are accused of trafficking cocaine to the U.S. for over a decade. Arrests occurred in Panama and Guayaquil; extradition is planned. Operations included shipments hidden in seafood.Clarín
Politics6d agoSon of former Ecuadorian president prosecuted in the US for drug traffickingJacobo Bucaram Pulley, son of a former Ecuadorian president, faces charges in the U.S. for drug trafficking and possession of automatic weapons. Five Ecuadorians, including former officials, are allegedly involved in transporting cocaine using a seafood export company.Clarín