The Ministry of Labor proposed this Tuesday evening, January 9, 2024, that adopt the modality of remote work for public and private institutions in the country. This is for the purpose of protecting the physical integrity and well-being of employees.

“If it is deemed appropriate, according to your needs, the ministry proposes the use of remote working modality, in accordance with the guidelines established by this state portfolio,” he said in a statement.

Meanwhile, a few minutes ago, the head of the Joint Command of the Armed Forces, Admiral Jaime Vela, gave a strong message against criminal groups which are classified as terrorists after the wave of violence in recent days.

In Executive Decree 111, issued on January 9, President Daniel Noboa identified 22 criminal groups as terrorist organizations.

“The President of the Republic, Daniel Noboa Azín, by Executive Decree 111 established a very clear mission for us: from this moment forward, every terrorist group stated in the above regulation became a military objective. The present and the future of our country are at stake and no act of terrorism will make us give up. We will not give up or negotiate. Good, justice and order cannot ask for permission or bow down to terrorists”, are some of Vela’s words.

Meanwhile, other countries are already raising their voices against the wave of violence. Michael McCaul, a member of the United States House of Representatives (the majority on the Foreign Affairs Committee), said that they are closely following the events unfolding in Ecuador.

‘The United States is ready to provide assistance to the government of Ecuador’, say the authorities of that North American country in the face of a wave of violence

“President (Daniel) Noboa has my full support as he works to restore order and confront the ruthless criminals who are destabilizing the country. The (Joe) Biden administration needs to make sure it has the resources to succeed,” McCaul said.

Likewise, Brian A. Nichols, Under Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs of the United States Department of State commented on the situation.

“I am extremely concerned about the current violence and kidnappings in Ecuador. The United States supports the people of Ecuador. “We are ready to provide assistance to the Ecuadorian government and will remain in close contact with President Daniel Noboa’s team,” he said.