President Daniel Noboa led the signing of a historic contract with the U.S. company Palantir to strengthen customs control in Ecuador. The event, which took place on May 29, 2025, at the Carondelet Palace, brought together representatives from the public and private sectors, marking a decisive step toward the digital transformation of the State and the consolidation of a more transparent and efficient control system.
Noboa highlighted that in 2024, products attempting to enter the country illegally were stopped, with a value close to USD 66 million, and that the exit of more than USD 3 billion in illicit goods was prevented, mostly related to drug trafficking. According to the president, the new tool will not only protect legal trade but also strike transnational criminal networks operating inside and outside the country with greater surgical precision.
Palantir's platform is based on advanced artificial intelligence that analyzes customs data in real time, including behavioral patterns, suspicious routes, and inconsistent declarations. This capability represents a radical change compared to the obsolete methods of the past and seeks to anticipate threats without disrupting legitimate commercial activity. With this measure, Ecuador becomes a regional pioneer in smart customs surveillance, placing itself at the forefront of technology applied to the fight against smuggling and organized crime.
