The state must seriously consider and understand the critical moment it is passing through, due to the penetration of organized crime and drug trafficking, in conjunction with clearly identified political sectors here and abroad, which govern the state and which hold power in the Assembly, linked to the populist current of socialism of the 21st century , which caused so much damage to the region. You cannot die without understanding the moment in which you live.

The Attorney General had the courage to face them and prosecute them, even though she received death threats from these sectors which together spread terror and violence never before seen in Ecuador and which could be compared to the times of Colombia in the eighties and nineties, which they suffered tragedy. There was widespread corruption in the institutions, injected with dirty money that even bought seats in the legislature.

Anti-corruption and political will

This situation was clearly manifested by the criminal investigation of the Metastasis case, which reflects the level of penetration of these sectors and the rot into which this weak institutional framework has fallen. The connections that the Prosecutor’s Office proved speak of the facts.

They managed to take over institutions in search of impunity such as ZKPZS, the administrative and disciplinary body of the judiciary, although the plan failed and its executors are in prison due to the action of the Prosecutor’s Office.

Shy proposals

They broke into the judiciary, with certain judges and prosecutors who expressed themselves with their favorable judgments, fortunately some of them were exposed in the case of Metastasis, some in prison, others escaped, and still others are still contesting their positions. Associated with uniformed officials (police, military, prison system) who have been prosecuted.

The state has reached such a level of rot that even lawyers, without ethics and values, are engaged, not only to defend these people, but also to launch a campaign against the Prosecutor’s Office, with lies and delusions in an attempt to find a way out, even using their allies in the legislature. body to push for impeachment, in the midst of a contradiction: they support him, but at the same time vote for his prosecution. Double talk and double standards.

Referee career

They care little about the bloodshed, insecurity, violence and anxiety of citizens. It is a pity that there are still sectors, including the authorities, that do not understand this serious problem, which was pointed out 14 years ago by a well-known public figure who passed away, warning about the presence of drug policy and the prospect of going to a drug state.

In this scenario, the Executive is required to lead processes, not improvised officials who do not know a global and comprehensive understanding of security and defense. Forced to correct it with firm and clear positions, timely official communication, without hesitation, resentment and opacity.

The state is obliged to leave indifference and unite in the defense of the prosecutor’s office, the survival of the state and a promising and hopeful future for new generations. Either we will fight for peace or crime and its allies will win. (OR)