La Derecha Diario Daniel Noboa proposes foreign military bases to eradicate organized crime
The president seeks to amend the Constitution to allow the presence of U.S. and Brazilian military forces
Ecuador has experienced an alarming increase in violence, driven by criminal organizations operating in drug trafficking. Facing this scenario, President Daniel Noboa has reaffirmed his determination to eradicate organized crime, requesting support from the United States, Brazil, and Europe to strengthen the fight against these groups.
In an interview with the BBC, Noboa expressed his concern about the advancement of these organizations, which have evolved from criminal gangs to international narco-terrorism structures with approximately 14,000 armed individuals. He emphasized that 70% of the world's cocaine transits through Ecuador, which requires coordinated action with foreign forces to curb this threat.
The Ecuadorian leader also supported the idea of the Donald Trump administration designating the Ecuadorian gangs Los Lobos, Los Choneros, and Los Tiguerones as terrorist groups, similar to what the U.S. has done with cartels from Mexico and Venezuela. This classification would allow U.S. authorities to have greater leeway in the fight against these organizations.
Additionally, Noboa seeks to reform the Constitution to allow the installation of foreign military bases in Ecuador, thus strengthening the country's ability to confront organized crime. He has also strengthened ties with Erik Prince, founder of Blackwater, who advises the Ecuadorian armed forces and police in tactics against unconventional urban crime.
The president emphasized that Ecuador will not allow impunity for criminals and that his administration will continue to reinforce security forces with advanced equipment and strategies. His commitment to security has been demonstrated with the delivery of 124 trucks to the National Police, reaffirming that the country will not kneel before crime or those who protect it.
Noboa's strategy marks a radical change in the fight against drug trafficking and crime, seeking international cooperation to ensure peace and stability in Ecuador.
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