Ecuador’s Referendum Push on Foreign Military Bases Reveals Flawed Security Strategy
As Ecuador grapples with surging drug violence, President Noboa’s push to repeal the ban on foreign military bases raises critical questions about sovereignty and effective national security.
In the heart of South America, Ecuador faces an escalating crisis that strikes at the core of national sovereignty and security. The recent approval by Ecuador’s electoral council to hold a referendum on repealing the constitutional ban on foreign military bases exposes a troubling dependency that threatens the nation’s autonomy.Is Outsourcing Security the Answer to Drug Cartel Violence?President Daniel Noboa, amid soaring homicide rates linked to ruthless drug gangs, seeks to grant foreign militaries a foothold in Ecuador once again. This move follows years of sharp rises in violence: homicides have tripled since 2020 as cartels vie for control over...
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