Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

GreenWave

(12,535 posts)

6. Their President is a jingoist's ideal dream come true

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Wed Mar 4, 2026, 12:33 PM

14 hrs ago

Noboa's win means he has a mandate to continue his self-described "war" on criminal drug gangs, which has included militarising Ecuador's streets and prisons, and constructing new maximum-security prisons.

He recently told the BBC he wanted foreign armies from places such as the US and Europe to join his fight against gangs in the country.

He is hoping to change the constitution to allow foreign military bases in the country again, which were banned under the presidency of Rafael Correa - the mentor of González.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gr8dw20evo

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

7 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

U.S. Opens Military Action in Ecuador Against 'Terrorist Organizations' [View all] applegrove Tuesday OP

China won't like that OC375 Tuesday #1

How many wars do we have now? I've lost track. Coventina Tuesday #2

MAKE IT STOP!!!!!!!! Bayard Tuesday #3

I know like attacking narco-terrorists in Equador is going applegrove Yesterday #4

How's that Board of Peace thing going, Donald? LudwigPastorius Yesterday #5

Their President is a jingoist's ideal dream come true GreenWave 14 hrs ago #6

So what else is new? DFW 13 hrs ago #7