Ecuador prepares for attack on ‘criminal economy’ with Trump backing

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 11, 2026 at 10:10 PM

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Ecuador is preparing to launch a large-scale military offensive against criminal networks, with support from the United States, beginning this weekend. Interior Minister John Reimberg announced the operation, stating the focus will be on dismantling the "criminal economy," including illegal mining and drug trafficking. A curfew will be imposed from March 15-30 in the provinces of El Oro, Guayas, Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas, and Los Rios to ensure civilian safety and facilitate troop movements. Residents must provide documentation for essential travel during curfew hours. The operation is expected to be larger and more forceful than previous efforts, aiming to dismantle criminal structures.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Radio Centro 30% Donald Trump 40% Kristi Noem 40% Guayas 50% El Oro 50% Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas 50% Los Rios 50% Daniel Noboa ×270% United States 70% John Reimberg ×580% Ecuador ×490%

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criminal economy 90% ecuador 80% military offensive 70% curfew 60% drug trafficking 60% illegal mining 60% john reimberg 50% united states 50% daniel noboa 40%

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Ecuador

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