Ecuador - August 2022
State of Emergency declared
From 14 August President Guillermo Lasso declared a State of Emergency in Guayaquil, due to a wave of violence attributed to organized crime. That day, an explosion killed five people, injuring at least 17 more. The government has condemned this action as a ‘declaration of war’ by gangs and organized crime that have intensified violent activities. Temporary suspension of rights through the State of Emergency would enable authorities to carry out searches and disperse reunions.
Sources: Deutsche Welle, Secretaria General de Comunicacion de la Presidencia, Ecuador, The Washington Post
Primary categories and factors
Rule of Law
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