Ecuador’s Mass Deportation of Colombian Prisoners Raises Alarms on Security and Sovereignty

In a development that spotlights the fragility of regional security and border management, Ecuador has notified Colombia of its intention to deport a significant number of Colombian prisoners held in its overcrowded jails. This decision, announced by Ecuador's president Daniel Noboa earlier this year and confirmed by the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, raises critical questions about the consequences for law enforcement, national sovereignty, and bilateral relations. Are We Prepared for the Fallout from Ecuador’s Prisoner Deportations? Ecuador’s prisons have long struggled with overpopulation and escalating violence—a predicament they now aim to alleviate by sending approximately 800 Colombian inmates back...