Ecuador's War on Drugs: New Measures, Rising Murders

Ecuadors President Daniel Noboa deploys over 75,000 police and soldiers to combat surging violence, particularly in Guayas and El Oro provinces. Despite a US-led alliance and FBI presence, murders have risen by over 30% since 2024. The countrys strategic location between Colombia and Peru makes it a key drug transit route, with 70% of global cocaine supply passing through.

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