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‘Ndrangheta in Ecuador: A Growing Threat to Regional Security

Ecuador · Latin America + Caribbean region

detected 2026-08-31T10:15:08Z updated 2026-08-31T10:15:08Z

<p>With global cocaine production reaching a record estimated 4,100 metric tons in 2024, Ecuador has emerged as one of the principal departure points for cocaine shipments bound for international markets. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the country seized nearly 300 metric tons of drugs in 2024 — one of [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://dialogo-americas.com/articles/ndrangheta-in-ecuador-a-growing-threat-to-regional-security/">‘Ndrangheta in Ecuador: A Growing Threat to Regional Security</a> appeared first on <a href="https://dialogo-americas.com">Diálogo Américas</a>.</p>

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High
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