Noboa faces crime, but the Court imposes new restrictions on his strategy

President Daniel Noboa has made firm decisions to address the security crisis affecting Ecuador. Through strategic measures and decisive operations, his administration has managed to contain the escalation of violence in critical areas of the country.

However, the Constitutional Court now demands greater control over the Government's actions, which could slow down the response to criminality.

In its most recent ruling, the Court ordered the creation of an inter-institutional commission to oversee security management, requiring the involved entities to submit periodic reports. Although the Government has deployed all possible resources in the fight against organized crime, this new judicial oversight imposes a supervisory framework that limits its room for maneuver.

Since the beginning of his term, Noboa has promoted a comprehensive strategy that has enabled the capture of criminal leaders, the dismantling of gangs, and the recovery of territories taken by crime. The Armed Forces and the National Police have received full support to carry out large-scale operations, achieving significant reductions in violent crimes in several provinces.

Despite these advances, the Court maintains that the use of states of exception must be justified with greater rigor, even though they have been a key tool in restoring security to citizens.

With this decision, the Government will now have to demonstrate that it has exhausted all ordinary resources before resorting to this measure, which could delay decisive actions in critical moments.

The Court's decision to impose stricter oversight on security generates a debate. On one hand, it seeks to ensure respect for the constitutional regime, but on the other, such restrictions can hinder the Government's immediate response to the security emergency the country is facing.

While the Executive maintains its commitment to citizen security, the challenge now will be to navigate bureaucratic obstacles without losing momentum in the fight against organized crime. The fact is that Noboa's administration has demonstrated determination and tangible results, and the country needs effective and agile solutions to continue advancing in the recovery of peace.