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Dear John,
Once considered Latin America’s “island of peace,” Ecuador is now among the most violent countries in the world. While the crisis is complex, a surge in transnational drug trafficking has driven the country’s descent into violence and insecurity.
In response, President Daniel Noboa Azín launched a militarized crackdown that has undermined human rights protections. The deployment of police and military forces into communities, especially Afro-Ecuadorian and Indigenous communities, has been followed by reports of serious human rights abuses.
The fight against organized crime is critical for Ecuador, but it cannot erode democracy in the process. Ecuadorians deserve to enjoy safety and security without trading away their fundamental rights.
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