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September 26, 2024

Would a Foreign Military Base Make Ecuador Safer?

Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa said earlier this month that he would seek a constitutional amendment to allow foreign military bases in the South American country. // File Photo: Ecuadorean Government.

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  • Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa announced Sept. 16 that he will seek a constitutional change to allow foreign military bases in the country. Noboa’s announcement followed his declaration earlier this year that Ecuador is fighting an internal war against gangs connected to drug trafficking. The United States previously operated a military base in the Ecuadorean city of Manta to fight drug trafficking, but then-President Rafael Correa ordered troops to leave in 2009. How likely is Noboa to be able to amend the constitution to again allow foreign troops to be based in Ecuador? Would the United States likely re-establish a presence in Ecuador if it does? How effective would foreign troops be at helping Ecuador fight gangs and drug trafficking?  

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Daniela Chacón Arias, executive director at Fundación TANDEM and former Quito vice mayor and city council member: “It is important to keep in mind that Ecuador is currently in an electoral phase. Although the official campaigns have not yet begun, the incumbent and other candidates are already sending messages to the public. Many of the announcements made during this period are likely part of campaign strategies aimed at winning the election. Given that security remains the primary concern for Ecuadoreans, the idea of foreign troops supporting the local military is appealing to the population. Unfortunately, due to the polarization of public opinion, the debate has centered around labeling opponents of the measure as ‘Correistas’ (supporters of former President Correa) and its supporters as ‘anti-Correistas.’ This has sidelined…”

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