Ecuador’s Escalating Violence Demands America’s Vigilance on Border Security

Between December 31 and January 4, Ecuador grappled with a staggering 46,923 emergencies, marking a nearly 5% increase over last year’s holiday period. This alarming rise, predominantly tied to citizen security issues, was reported by the Integrated Security Service ECU 911.Is South America’s Rising Crime Wave a Warning Sign for U.S. Security?The capital city Quito accounted for nearly one-fifth of all incidents, closely followed by Guayaquil, while Cuenca also faced significant unrest. The majority of these emergencies—almost 70%—were linked directly to public safety concerns amid Ecuador's worst spike in violence on record. The country ended 2025 with over 8,800 homicides,...