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NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 25, 2026Miami-Dade

Ecuador National Assembly authorizes military support for police without state of emergency

The Ecuadorian National Assembly approved a legal reform allowing the armed forces to assist police with internal security and organized crime operations without the government needing to declare a state of emergency. This change removes a previous procedural requirement for military involvement in domestic security tasks.

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Why It Matters

This reform changes the legal threshold for military deployment in domestic policing, allowing for a permanent military role in internal security operations without the temporary, executive-decree process previously required.

Key Facts

  • The National Assembly approved a legal reform on Tuesday.
  • The reform allows the armed forces to support the police in internal security tasks.
  • The reform specifically targets the fight against organized crime.
  • Military support for police no longer requires a government-declared state of exception.
  • The change shifts the legal framework for domestic military deployment.

Who's Mentioned

other23“Number of states of emergency declared by President Noboa.”organizationRevolución Ciudadana“Opposition party that voted against the measure.”personInés Alarcón“Legislator who proposed the project.”other83“Number of legislators who voted in favor.”locationEcuador“Country where the legislation was passed.”other151“Total number of legislators.”organizationAsamblea Nacional del Ecuador“Legislative body that passed the law.”personRafael Correa“Former president of Ecuador.”personDaniel Noboa“President of Ecuador.”other24“Number of provinces in Ecuador.”personDonald Trump“US President mentioned regarding security equipment donations.”