The eleven South American countries that, together with Ecuador, are part of the Brasilia Consensus showed this Wednesday “their most energetic rejection of the violence committed by groups linked to organized crime” on Ecuadorian territory.
In a statement issued by the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Lima, they also expressed “their explicit and unequivocal support and solidarity with the people and authorities of Ecuador, a Member State of the Consensus, in their struggle against the actions of the organized crime.”
The group, consisting of Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Suriname, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuelaexplained that “will join forces to combat in a coordinated manner this scourge that affects the entire region, according to the principles of international law and the internal laws of each South American country.”
“We hope for a rapid restoration of security and public order within the framework of the rule of law and current institutions in Ecuador, with commitment and respect for democracy and human rights,” the message said.
finally, the The member states of the Brasilia Consensus reiterated “their solidarity with the authorities and the Ecuadorian people in this difficult moment and in particular with the victims of these acts of violence.”
Ecuador experienced a day of terror on Tuesday that left at least twelve people dead in various violent actions, the temporary takeover of a television channel by an armed group in Guayaquil, the burning of cars, threats to universities, state institutions and companies.
The incidents began after the escape of José Adolfo Macías, alias ‘Fito’, leader of Los Choneros, one of the country’s most dangerous criminal gangs with alleged links to Mexican cartels.
In response, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa declared a state of emergency on Monday, which entails a six-hour curfew across the country for 60 days, and declared an “internal armed conflict,” prompting mobilization and immediate intervention implies. of security forces against organized crime. (JO)
Source: Eluniverso
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