17.06.2026 09:00
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa declared a 60-day state of emergency in 10 provinces and 3 townships due to increasing security issues and internal unrest. The decree grants security forces broad powers to maintain public order, intensify crime fighting, and restore citizen safety.
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa declared a 60-day state of emergency in 10 provinces and 3 towns due to increasing violent incidents and security issues in the country. Under the decision, security forces were granted broad intervention powers.
STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED IN 10 PROVINCES IN ECUADOR
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa made a comprehensive state of emergency decision due to the country's growing security issues and internal unrest. In line with the decision, a state of emergency will be implemented for 60 days in 10 provinces and 3 towns.
According to reports in the Ecuadorian press, the decree signed by Noboa granted broad powers to security forces to ensure public order and enhance the fight against crime in the mentioned areas.
ADDITIONAL POWERS GRANTED TO SECURITY FORCES
The decree stated that security forces will work more effectively to reestablish internal security, protect citizens' safety, and maintain public order.
Authorities stated that the state of emergency decision aims to strengthen the fight against the recent increase in criminal incidents and illegal activities.
GOAL IS TO COMBAT CRIME AND ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES
In a statement made by the government, it was emphasized that the regulation aims to intensify the fight against criminal organizations and illegal activities that negatively affect citizens' rights and freedoms.
The Ecuadorian administration reported that the state of emergency implementation will increase the effectiveness of security forces in the field and aims to restore public security.