Various production sectors in the country support the Government’s decisions. This was stated by the Ecuadorian Business Committee (CEE) in an official statement published this Wednesday, January 10, following the terrorist attacks that occurred between last Monday and Tuesday.

The committee, which represents 149 unions across the country, reported that it “supports the decisions taken by the national government to make military operations sustainable that restore peace and security to citizens.”

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Furthermore, the business sector expressed solidarity with the relatives and friends of the victims of terrorist acts, as well as with the attacked journalists and media houses, in connection with the occupation of the buildings. TC television on Tuesday, January 9, by a group of criminals classified by the government as terrorists.

In addition, the Committee recognized “the courage of the Armed Forces in their efforts to restore public order, as well as their constant efforts in the fight against chaos and violence.” They also called for national unity to restore institutions and the rule of law in the country.

“We reaffirm our commitment to contribute to the building of a harmonious Ecuador that promotes employment and opportunities, especially for the most vulnerable populations,” the Committee concluded.

Meanwhile, Juan Carlos Díaz Granados, executive director of the Guayaquil Chamber of Commerce (CCG), indicated in a radio interview this Wednesday that the business community as part of civil society must support law enforcement. “This is an internal armed conflict. The government is facing terrorism. Equalization is not possible. Someone has to win. For everyone’s benefit, it should be the Government,” said the manager.

CCG also joined in supporting the Government’s decisions. In a statement, they gave “full and energetic support to President Daniel Noboa and the forces of order in the actions leading to the re-establishment of peace and public order.”

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However, the executive director of the Chamber was also critical of the previous governments, recalling that since 2007, the state authorities had taken measures that favored the current ecosystem. He indicated that the Manta base has been eliminated, that persons entering the country are allowed to enter without a criminal record check, and that the rights of persons deprived of their liberty are protected in the same way as the rights of minors, among others. “Legislation in favor of crime has been promoted, in which the rights of criminals take precedence over the rights of victims,” ​​claims Díaz Granados.

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There are also statements from the construction sector. Constructores Positivos, which gathers more than 600 actors in the sector, also supported President Noboa in the decisions and actions necessary to eliminate insecurity in Ecuador and called on other functions of the state and political forces, “which “act in harmony with peace and security, supporting the adopted measures.”

“We are not afraid of gangsters, terrorists, narco-politicians or narco-influences. We will remain firm in our intention to reduce the housing and infrastructure deficit, to build sustainably and to create decent employment and economic reactivation,” the group announced.

Joan Proaño, part of the Constructores Positivos, indicated that “the crime strategy is clear. Break us through fear. It won’t work. United we will win”.

For his part, Henry Yandun, the group’s spokesperson, said: “All united. “This is not a crisis, this is an opportunity to eliminate mafias with bold, quick and relevant actions…”