Capitalism and drug trafficking in Ecuador. Why the war on the poor will never solve the problem
Ecuadorian researchers Andrés Tapia Arias and Andrés Madrid Tamayo address some of the root causes to the wave of drug trafficking-related violence and why the government’s response is still missing the mark
The Ecuador of Guillermo Lasso
During Lasso’s two years in office, Ecuador has registered the highest annual inflation of the decade, the highest rate of homicide in seven years, mass migration, and unprecedented drug-related activities
Ecuadorian president’s alleged associate found murdered following corruption allegations
Businessman Rubén Chérres was assassinated days after the Constitutional Court of Ecuador approved the request by opposition legislators to impeach conservative President Guillermo Lasso
Ecuadorian President threatens media outlet that revealed alleged corruption within his administration
A local outlet published details of a report from the Anti-Narcotics Police of Ecuador, revealing alleged links between the Lasso government and mafia, drug trafficking and corruption
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