GENERAL
Ecuador at a Crossroads: Democratic Backsliding Amidst Unprecedented Violence and Constitutional Turmoil
Ecuador faces a severe crisis marked by escalating violence, deep political polarization, and a contentious move towards a new constitution. Amidst an “internal armed conflict” declared by President Noboa to combat drug-related crime, the Constitutional Court has become a target for limiting executive power, leading to widespread human rights concerns and a potential erosion of judicial independence. The upcoming plebiscite on a new constitution, driven by the executive's clash with the judiciary, risks further destabilizing the nation and prolonging political uncertainty.