Ecuadorians Advocate for Peace amid Internal Armed Conflict and Drug Trafficking Violence

After singing the national anthem of Ecuador on Wednesday night, more than one hundred Ecuadorians advocated for peace in their country.

Ecuador is experiencing an internal armed conflict against drug trafficking mafias that have spread terror in the streets.

The most recent act of violence claimed the life of a prosecutor who was investigating corruption crimes, as well as the case of the armed individuals who detained journalists from a television channel that broadcast live.

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The prosecutor had no police protection and was riddled with bullets inside his car. The attorney general of Ecuador requested protection for all officials.

“We must be clear that this atrocious event brings with it a message for the work that we are carrying out through justice. In Ecuador we call on the law enforcement agencies to guarantee the safety of those of us who are in the fulfillment of our duties,” he said. prosecutor Diana Salazar.

Here in New York, the consul general of Ecuador assured that they will win the war against the mafias.

“We are going through very complex times, we are suffering the onslaught of drug trafficking, organized, transnational crime. But we know one thing, compatriots: they are not going to happen,” said Consul José Sandoval.

The councilor of Ecuadorian origin Francisco Moya, pointed out that it is at this time that the community must unite more than ever.

“What we are seeing today in Ecuador is something we have not seen before, terrorism and drug trafficking are destroying our beautiful country, the worst of all is that democracy is at risk,” Moya said.

Councilor Moya and Consul Sandoval.

The president of the Ecuadorian Civic Committee in NY, Oswaldo Guzmán, is optimistic about peace in the country.

“What a shame that we wait for better days for our country. We will see justice resurface and democracy be reinstated in our country, what a shame. May God bless our country and wish strength to all Ecuadorians,” said Guzmán.

Every day hundreds of Ecuadorians go to their consulate to carry out procedures, concern for family and friends is present in every conversation.

“Families and friends practically have no life, they have no freedom, they cannot go out and they walk the streets looking everywhere. A very sad situation, very sad, but we have faith that that will change,” said Gardenia Orlando.

Luis Fernández sent a message to the president of his country.

“This is a suggestion from a distance: also to put a little harder hand, not to let up and that this has to change,” said Fernández.

2024-01-18 23:44:00
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