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The Durability of Mano Dura in Ecuador

Latin America in Focus

CHAPTER

The Political Landscape Under Siege: Organized Crime's Grip on Local Governance

This chapter explores the deep-seated connections between organized crime and local politics in Ecuador, detailing how criminal organizations manipulate elected officials. It further examines the implications of this infiltration on public safety and governance, particularly in regions plagued by violence and insecurity.

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