Latest news in Ecuador? September 27th, 2026

Key news and developments in Ecuador around September 27, 2026, include:

• Major Crackdown on Cartel Networks: Ecuadorian security forces, operating alongside U.S. military personnel and the DEA, conducted large-scale raids resulting in the arrest of over 30 individuals connected to Mexico’s Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). A key financial operative was captured in Samborondón, and judicial authorities ordered pretrial detention for suspects involved in smuggling cocaine through international banana shipments.

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• Active Nighttime Curfew: A strict nightly curfew from 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. remains active through September 30 across the coastal provinces of Guayas, Manabí, Los Ríos, and El Oro, accompanied by heightened military checkpoints and patrols.

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• Weather Alerts in Coastal Zones: Civil defense authorities maintain heavy rain and flood alerts in northwestern regions, notably Esmeraldas, following significant downpours disrupting local infrastructure.

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• National Sports Leadership: The Ecuadorian Football Federation finalized the appointment of Marcelo Gallardo as the new head coach of the men’s national team, signing a long-term contract leading up to the 2030 World Cup.