Economic Reform

Ecuador’s Government Overhaul Exposes Risks of Bureaucratic Bloat and Inefficiency

By Economics Desk | July 25, 2025

Ecuador’s President Noboa slashes ministries from 20 to 14 and fires 5,000 public employees aiming for efficiency—but is this a bold reform or a belated admission of government failure? What lessons does this hold for America’s fight against bureaucratic overreach?

When Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa announced the drastic reduction of his government from 20 ministries to just 14, accompanied by the firing of 5,000 public servants, it sent a clear message: bloated bureaucracy strangles governance and wastes taxpayer money. But beyond the headlines lies a cautionary tale that every American patriot should heed as Washington continues expanding federal agencies with little accountability. Can Efficiency Be Achieved Without Sacrificing Public Service? Noboa’s administration claims these cuts stem from sober assessments of inefficiency rather than political motives. The government spokeswoman emphasized eliminating officials obstructing effective work while excluding frontline professionals like teachers,...

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