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Ecuador’s late insertion into the structure of global organized crime
In a context of profound state weaknesses, Ecuador has ceased to be a marginal actor and has instead become fully—and belatedly—integrated into the dynamics of transnational organized crime.
When states clash, crime coordinates: Ecuador versus Colombia
In a scenario where crime is organized in networks, the lack of coordination between Ecuador and Colombia only makes what is legal more costly and strengthens what is illegal.
Ecuador 2026: a year of tensions ahead
With record levels of violence, a weakened government, and an impending electoral scenario, Ecuador is heading toward 2026 amid political tensions, institutional fragility, and unmet social demands.