19FEB24 - "The Ministry of National Defense of Ecuador announced that they have confiscated more than $900 million worth of items in the fight against organized crime, drug trafficking and terrorism.
This figure was obtained since last January 9, the date on which a state of exception was declared due to internal armed conflict. The joint operations of the Armed Forces, the National Police and other state institutions have led to these results, through interventions by the security group.
The operations have been carried out in various areas of the country. Among the seized items were drugs, firearms and knives, as well as boats, vehicles, explosives, communications equipment and gallons of fuel. “The actions of the Ecuadorian security forces are not only limited to confiscating objects, but also preserve peace and stability in the country.
These achievements are fundamental for the economic reactivation of Ecuador, since a safe and stable environment is crucial to attract foreign and national investments, as well as to promote tourism,” says a statement from the Ministry of Defense.
During the recent Carnaval holiday, more than a million Ecuadorians traveled to different parts of the country. No major emergencies were reported, in spas and tourist sites with a high concentration of people it was possible to identify the police and military guarding vulnerable areas.
The presence of agents on commercial routes with safe corridors has also been highlighted, so that trucks are not robbed, and eliminating clandestine crossings at the borders, to prevent smuggling and the passage of illegal products.
President Noboa has highlighted that the level of credibility and trust of Ecuadorians has exceeded 85% in terms of the Armed Forces and National Police. More than 20 criminal gangs have been declared terrorist organizations. The authorities have reiterated their commitment to continue dismantling the gangs that operate in the country and that were responsible for various illicit actions."
https://www.primicias.ec/noticias/sucesos/operativos-militares-monto-dolares-estado-excepcion/
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MON 06OCT25 #ParoDay15#Ecuador #ParoNacional2025 #PUYO The community of Puyo, today marched against the government of Daniel Noboa. Strong repression and arrogance of the authorities is causing more and more sectors to join the National Unemployment protests. Today marks 15 days of protests." -
SUN 05OCT25 (11:03) #ParoDay14 #Quito #Ecuador Pres Noboa: "No one can come and take by force the capital of all Ecuadorians.
To those who choose violence, the law awaits them. To those who act like criminals, they will be treated as criminals.
We continue doing what is our duty: we will be in Pastaza tomorrow, together with those who truly build the country, helping those who need it most to produce more and get ahead." - (1/2)
"While some want to stop Ecuador, we propel it forward.
We will reduce the VAT to 8% during the holidays of October 9, and November 2 and 3, because this country is not going to grind to a halt because of a few who lost the business of smuggling and illegal mining.
To boost the local economy, on November 14 we will pay the thirteenth salary to public employees,
so families will have more money during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. We invite the private sector to join this initiative." - (2/2)
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