What are the latest news in Ecuador?
- Sentencing of Former President Lenín Moreno: An Ecuadorian court sentenced former President Lenín Moreno (2017–2021) to five years in prison after convicting him in a bribery case tied to the Coca Codo Sinclair hydroelectric project. He was also permanently barred from holding public office. -Al Jazeera——–
- Intensified Anti-Narcotics and Military Operations: President Daniel Noboa’s administration has continued large-scale domestic security campaigns and joint maritime/aerial anti-drug operations with the United States to crack down on organized crime cartels.- Several coastal provinces remain under regular curfews and emergency security protocols. -Wikipedia+ 1——–
- Border and Diplomatic Tensions: Ecuador’s aggressive cross-border counter-narcotics strikes and strict foreign policy movesincluding diplomatic expulsions and security actions near the northern borderhave sparked recurring diplomatic friction with neighboring Colombia and regional partners.- Wikipedia———
- Human Rights Scrutiny: Domestic and international human rights groups continue to raise concerns regarding the impact of ongoing military-led domestic security measures and maritime interdictions on local fishing communities and civilians.