Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has intensified his
security policy by deploying military forces in the city of Guayaquil, one of
the main hotspots of violence linked to organized crime in the country. This
decision is part of a broader offensive aimed at weakening and dismantling the
gangs operating in the region.
Known by some as "the Bukele of Ecuador," in
reference to Nayib Bukele, Noboa has implemented extraordinary measures to
regain territorial control. Among these is the so-called "Total Offensive
Operation," which includes the establishment of military checkpoints,
constant patrols, and restrictions on the population's movement through
curfews.
The presence of soldiers at strategic points seeks to limit
the actions of criminal groups, control the movement of people, and reinforce
security in areas considered critical. These actions reflect a hardline
approach to the violence crisis, in which the government prioritizes the use of
the armed forces as a central tool to restore order and guarantee citizen
security.