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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 25, 2026Miami-Dade

Ecuadorian National Assembly authorizes military to support police in internal security operations

The Ecuadorian National Assembly approved a legal reform allowing the armed forces to assist police in internal security and anti-organized crime efforts without requiring a formal state of emergency declaration. This change permanently alters the deployment criteria for military personnel in domestic law enforcement roles.

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Why It Matters

This reform changes the legal threshold for military involvement in domestic policing, allowing for armed forces deployment in security operations without the temporary, executive-led state of emergency process.

Key Facts

  • The National Assembly approved a legal reform on Tuesday.
  • The reform permits the armed forces to support the police in internal security tasks.
  • The reform specifically targets the fight against organized crime.
  • Military deployment for internal security no longer requires a state of exception (estado de excepción).
  • The action was taken by the Ecuadorian legislative body in Quito.

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.”other151“Total number of legislators.”organizationAsamblea Nacional del Ecuador“Legislative body that passed the reform.”personRafael Correa“Former president associated with the opposition party.”personDaniel Noboa“President of Ecuador who has frequently used states of emergency.”locationQuito“The location where the legislative action took place.”organizationAP“The news agency reporting the event.”personDonald Trump“US President noted for donating security equipment.”