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Organized Crime: Ecuador And It's Role In The Transnational Narco Game (9/26/24)
Sep 26, 2024 ·
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Organized Crime: Ecuador And It's Role In The Transnational Narco Game (9/26/24)
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Ecuador, strategically located between Colombia and Peru, has rapidly emerged as a critical hub for the transnational narcotics trade, with its vast coastline and major ports like Guayaquil facilitating the...
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Ecuador, strategically located between Colombia and Peru, has rapidly emerged as a critical hub for the transnational narcotics trade, with its vast coastline and major ports like Guayaquil facilitating the flow of cocaine to global markets. The rise of powerful Mexican cartels, including the Sinaloa and Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), has deepened Ecuador's involvement, with local gangs acting as proxies, leading to a surge in drug-related violence and corruption. Despite efforts to curb the influence of cartels, Ecuador's political system and law enforcement have been infiltrated, fueling a rise in assassinations, extortion, and money laundering. As the nation faces mounting internal and international pressure to combat this crisis, its future remains precarious, with the cartels’ hold tightening.
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