Ecuador’s President Faces Violent Attack Amid Indigenous Protests—A Stark Warning for America’s Own Border Security

In a disturbing escalation of unrest, Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa narrowly escaped an apparent assassination attempt as protesters violently attacked his presidential caravan. The incident unfolded near El Tambo in Cañar province, where approximately 500 demonstrators launched stones at the convoy—some projectiles even left bullet marks on the presidential vehicle. Although Noboa emerged unscathed and continued his public engagements, this brazen assault signals a profound challenge to governance and rule of law that resonates deeply with America’s own struggle to secure its borders against chaos and violence. What Does Ecuador’s Crisis Teach Us About National Sovereignty? For over two weeks,...