Ecuadorian Chancellor Gabriela Sommerfeld held a key meeting in Buenos Aires with Patricia Bullrich, Argentine Minister of Security. This meeting aims to address the serious security crisis that Ecuador is experiencing through specific bilateral agreements.
Ecuador, which currently has the highest homicide rate in Latin America due to drug trafficking and organized crime, urgently requires international support. Cooperation with Argentina includes specialized training, intelligence exchange, and adaptation of anti-mafia laws to combat financial crimes.
The strategic alliance will allow Ecuador to access advanced technologies such as satellite and biometric systems to monitor critical areas like Guayaquil and Esmeraldas. However, human rights organizations have expressed concern about potential risks related to mass surveillance.
