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Daniel Noboa arrives with his wife Lavinia Valbonesi to address supporters after early returns

Ecuador at a Crossroads: The Political and Social Implications of Daniel Noboa’s Reelection

eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, April 14th, 2025 – Ecuador has once again placed its trust in Daniel Noboa, a 37-year-old conservative millionaire, as its president. With his reelection, the country faces a pivotal moment, grappling with escalating violence, drug trafficking, and deep political divides. What does this mean for Ecuador’s future, and can Noboa deliver on his…
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Family of the Family

Presidential Linked Drugs shipments from Ecuador to Europe eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, March 28th 2025– A large-scale drug trafficking investigation, supported by Europol, led to the dismantling of an Ecuadorian criminal cell involved in supplying wholesale cocaine to the EU via major ports. The international operation, led by the Ecuadorian National Police (Policía Nacional del Ecuador), also involved the…
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Half-Ton Cocaine Haul: Antwerp Customs Uncover Drugs Hidden in Rice Container from Uruguay

eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, March11 2025–Customs officials in Antwerp, Belgium seized some 547 kilos of cocaine inside a container with rice that left the port of Montevideo, Uruguay.  The catch took place last month involving the vessel Grande Nigeria, belonging to the Grimaldi Group, according to Uruguayan prosecution sources.  Apparently the half ton of drug was found in the container…
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