President of Ecuador declares internal armed conflict and calls for military action

The president of EcuadorDaniel Noboa, recognized in a decree the existence of a “internal armed conflict“in the country and ordered the Armed Forces to carry out military actions”under international humanitarian law and respecting human rights”.

The National Court of Justice (CNJ) of Ecuador This Tuesday, he deplored the “offensive of organized crime” in the country, after in recent hours there were prison riots, burning of cars in the streets, attacks with explosives and even the entry of hooded armed men into a television channel, a fact which was broadcast live.

The CNJ, in a statement, said that “severely repudiates the offensive of organized crime against life, liberty and integrity” of citizens and private property by criminal gangs.

Likewise, the plenary session of the supreme court of administration of justice deplored the attacks and threats that have arisen against the president of the CNJ, Iván Saquicela, and the state attorney general, Diana Salazar.

“These events reveal the violent reaction of corruption and crime structures to the actions of the justice system.“added the Court.

After highlighting that the judicial function has not been intimidated by the violent action of organized crime, the highest court called on judges and other justice operators to apply decisions that “contribute to the fight against the actions of criminal groups and avoid impunity”.

He also expressed his support for the Government of President Daniel Noboa for implementing actions aimed at overcoming the insecurity crisis that is affecting the country and also for the forces of order (police and military) for seeking to preserve citizen security.

“We urgently request the authorities of the Executive Branch to provide sufficient police and military protection to the National Court of Justice and the country’s judicial complexes.“, added the Court in its brief.

Finally, he called for unity to all State institutions to confront the wave of violence in the country with “joint and articulated actions”.

This Tuesday, Ecuador endured a day of terror due to the actions of organized crime groups (GDO), which was unleashed after President Noboa decreed a state of emergency on Monday, which included a six-hour curfew during the early hours of the morning. , as a measure to stop the advance of violent actions in the country.