Ecuador violent deaths down 11.5% in 2026, November nearly halved amid curfews

Ecuador reports an 11.5% drop in violent deaths for 2026 and a near-halving in November, coinciding with a nationwide curfew in five provinces. Analysts caution that operations against criminal groups must persist, indicating the decline is fragile and may reflect temporary security measures rather than a structural improvement.

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