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Weekly Report - 10 March 2022 (WR-22-10)
ECUADOR: Seeking deeper security partnerships
Defence Minister Luis Hernández announced on 4 March that President Guillermo Lasso’s administration will bolster its military cooperation with the US, with Ecuador’s armed forces set to receive equipment and training. Three days later, Hernández met in Quito with representatives from Israel’s defence ministry, who outlined Israeli innovations in military technology – possibly indicating that the government will turn to high-tech and intelligence-based strategies in response to a recent explosion in violent crime. There is little doubt that new strategies are needed, after last year’s homicide rate nearly doubled to reach its highest level since 2012.
- Colombia bridles at suspected US move to rehabilitate Maduro
- PERU: Castillo scrapes victory in cabinet confidence vote
- ECUADOR: Seeking deeper security partnerships
- ARGENTINA: Opposition digs in heels over IMF accord
- BRAZIL: Bolsonaro defends mining as environmentalists protest
- PARAGUAY: Drug operation claims congressional scalp
- URUGUAY: Trade union accused of hijacking Women’s Day
- TRACKING TRENDS
- MEXICO: Push for legislation to protect journalists
- MEXICO: Victory for pro-abortion movement
- NICARAGUA: Convictions of opposition figures continue
- HONDURAS: More strides in fight against corruption
- COSTA RICA: Chaves faces campaign finance questions
- Abinader moves swiftly to lessen impact of Russian war
- Quotes of the week