Latin America is one of the most peaceful regions without wars between nations, but also one of the most violent in the world. Without declared war, its cities register more deaths than many countries in armed conflicts.
Alternative policies should not appear under the banner of reinforcing the police's capacity for violent action against the population as much as possible.
Tourists no longer only seek destinations for their attractiveness, but also for their personal safety. Therefore, it is essential that governments implement effective measures to promote visitor confidence.
The precarious calm of the country after the decree already gives the president very high support. With a doubled legislative majority, Noboa relaunches neoliberal austerity and the search for mining investments, invoking the costs of peace.
Although different authorities deny it or reduce it to local rather than national impacts, everything indicates that next June's results will be strongly shaped by a desire for survival.
