Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa seeks international military support to combat escalating violence from criminal gangs, particularly drug cartels. He has called on the US, Europe, and Brazil to assist and wants Ecuadorean gangs designated as terrorist groups. While he has seen a decrease in the murder rate, violence remains high, and his heavy-handed tactics have drawn criticism. Noboa emphasizes the need for a transnational security policy to address drug trafficking and its associated violence, urging countries consuming cocaine to take responsibility. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)