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Volume 7, Issue 46
August 20, 2023
Surge in violent deaths across 110 towns during the first half of 2023

Surge in violent deaths across 110 towns during the first half of 2023

Based on information provided by the National Police, the initial six months of 2023 saw homicides in 138 out of the 221 towns in the country.

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A Glimmer of Hope

A Glimmer of Hope

Dare I use that word? Last week, I laid out my concerns about the pressing issues gripping this nation, coupled with the unsettling prospect of a Correismo resurgence. The triumph of González seemed inevitable, especially in the wake of Fernando Villavicencio’s tragic assassination. Yet, as if from the shadows, Daniel Noboa emerged, carving a path […]

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String of knife-related murders claims lives of three in Cuenca

String of knife-related murders claims lives of three in Cuenca

Across a span of five days, a disconcerting sequence of events unfolded in Cuenca, marked by the tragic loss of three citizens from knife-related violence.

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Government rejects complaint regarding murder of Fernando Villavicencio

Government rejects complaint regarding murder of Fernando Villavicencio

The Ecuadorian government’s response to a complaint surrounding the murder of Fernando Villavicencio, a prominent presidential candidate for the Construye movement, has garnered considerable attention.

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Ecuador’s transformational election: A new era beckons

Ecuador’s transformational election: A new era beckons

In a momentous turn of events, Ecuadorians have spoken, setting the stage for a historic run-off in their presidential election. On Sunday, August 20, over 13.4 million citizens exercised their democratic right, casting their votes to determine the future leadership...

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Ecuador’s security industry flourishes amid escalating violence

Ecuador’s security industry flourishes amid escalating violence

The high rates of violence and insecurity in Ecuador have caused a boom in the security industry, which offers bulletproof clothing and armoring for vehicles.

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Ecuador grapples with high rates of violent deaths: El Piedrero tops Latin America’s list

Ecuador grapples with high rates of violent deaths: El Piedrero tops Latin America’s list

In the middle of June 2023, InSight Crime, a platform specializing in investigating organized crime and public safety issues in Latin America, pinpointed the focal points of lethal incidents across the region.

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