Ecuadorian President Noboa reaffirms military mandate against domestic terror groups
President Daniel Noboa utilized the 85th anniversary of the Jambelí naval engagement to publicly reiterate his administration's reliance on the Armed Forces to combat internal security threats. The rhetoric signals a continued prioritization of militarized domestic security policy, though specific new operational directives remain unstated.
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Ecuador: Noboa Faces Recall Challenge, Proposes Military Tribunals Amid Security Focus
Ecuadorian President Noboa is facing a legal challenge at the Contentious Electoral Tribunal (TCE) regarding a recall referendum, with further appeals to the Constitutional Court under consideration. Concurrently, Noboa proposes transferring military personnel accused of human rights abuses to specialized military courts, a move facing constitutional scrutiny. These developments occur as Noboa reaffirms the military's role in domestic security, indicating a continued militarized approach to internal threats.