INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Official police data show that in 2024, Ecuador had nearly 7,000 murders, with violence rising even more in early 2025.President Daniel
The law creates a big intelligence system that brings together the military, police, tax, customs, and other agencies.The president picks
gangs and make the country safer
They have also asked Erik Prince, founder of private security company Blackwater, to help train police and military.Ecuador has made new
security deals with the United States to get more equipment and technology
However, critics warn that the law removes important protections for ordinary people.New Ecuador Law Lets Government Spy Without Oversight
review comes from the State Comptroller, and all records must be destroyed after inspection.This means there is no way for people to check
if the government made mistakes or abused its power
Business leaders and journalists worry that the law could let the government see private business information or news sources without
warning.Civil society groups say the law makes it easier for the government to watch anyone it wants, even if they are not criminals
They fear this could be used against people who disagree with the government.The law forbids spying on people for their religion, politics,
or ethnicity, and bans using children in intelligence work
Breaking these rules can lead to punishment.Still, many believe the law gives too much power to the government and not enough protection for
the new rules could also threaten privacy, business, and democracy
The debate continues as Ecuador tries to find the right path forward.
