On November 8, Frickson Erazo announced on social media his separation from the regime as governor of Esmeraldas; On the 9th of this month, he explained that he was left without insurance and asked if it was coherent that this happens to those who were in positions in the fight against organized crime.

The National Police responded by returning personal protection “while appropriate procedures are carried out, as well as an appropriate personal risk analysis report”.

On November 7, the executive branch signed a decree stipulating that the state provides security and protection to former presidents, former vice presidents and their spouses for at least two years for the former and one year for the latter.

Like many other decisions, this measure is causing controversy in a country that is experiencing one of the most violent periods in its history, to the extent that in 2022 Guayaquil appeared among the most violent cities in the world in a ranking published by the Civil Council for Public Security and Criminal Justice of Mexico , and Guayaquil and Durán are expected to be on the payroll for 2023 due to high homicide statistics.

In this context, it is right for the police to determine the personal risk of those who hold or have held a position. Resources are not unlimited and the Government itself, which has increased the number of uniformed personnel, recognizes that they are needed in the face of the wave of crime attacking Ecuador.

The indignation of citizens who feel exposed to crime is justified. In the same post by the police on the X social network, they expressed their request for security for the entire country.

However, politicians were killed in Ecuador. This year council members, Manta Mayor Agustín Intriago and presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, who was in custody, were victims. Risk analysis is very necessary and all the authorities that will take command join together in a merciless fight against violence. (OR)