Ecuador Imposes State of Emergency in Second Province Bordering Colombia
The government of Ecuador decreed a new state of emergency for 60 days in eight provinces and three municipalities in that country, due to the activity of organized crime structures. These are the provinces of El Oro, Guayas, Los Rios, Manabi, Pichincha, Santa Elena, Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas, and Esmeraldas, which borders Colombia, where […]
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa has declared a state of emergency in eight provinces, including four bordering Colombia, due to organized crime activity. The provinces include El Oro, Guayas, Los Rios, Manabi, Pichincha, Santa Elena, Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas, and Esmeraldas. The state of emergency will last for 60 days, with a curfew in effect from 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM local time from September 17 to 30.
Esmeraldas becomes the second Colombian border province under the curfew, joining Sucumbios, which faced a similar restriction in May. The measures aim to curb criminal activities and reduce the homicide rate, which has seen an increase in recent months. The government also suspends the inviolability of the home to allow immediate raids by the National Police and Armed Forces.
This is part of a broader effort to address public order issues in the region, as highlighted by President Noboa's declaration of "war" on crime in January 2024.
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