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Explainer 464: The threats facing Ecuador: real or invented?

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Tactics of Fear and Control in Ecuador's Political Landscape

This chapter explores the political landscape in Ecuador, focusing on how authoritarian regimes manipulate perceived threats for their advantage. It critiques the government's violent response to crime, examining the repercussions of repressive measures like arbitrary arrests and extrajudicial killings under President Daniel Naboa.

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