Ecuador Interior Ministry Proposes Antimafia Law Expansion to Control Psychoactive Substances

Ecuador's Interior Ministry proposes adding psychoactive substances as a fourth controlled category under the Antimafia Law, alongside creating four new crimes targeting clandestine drug production and chemical diversion. The proposal signals a legislative tightening of drug enforcement, though details on scope and parliamentary timeline remain unclear. This matters as it could reshape Ecuador's legal framework for tackling drug trafficking amid regional security pressures.