What’s behind the forced disappearances in Ecuador?

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: May 21, 2026Country: Ecuador
Crime & Law
What’s behind the forced disappearances in Ecuador?

Ecuadorians report that civilians are being abducted off the streets as part of the military crackdown on drug cartels. President Daniel Noboa deployed the military to combat gangs after declaring an 'internal armed conflict' in 2024. A new film from Al Jazeera features testimonies from the families of the disappeared and human rights groups calling for justice.

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