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Many international leaders renounced violence in Ecuador and expressed their support for the Noboa government.
The Spanish Embassy in Quito condemned the acts of violence in Ecuador by X, formerly Twitter, this Wednesday and expressed solidarity with the victims.
We condemn the violent acts of recent days by criminal gangs and we stand in solidarity with the victims. We support Ecuador’s democratic institutions to restore normalcy to the lives of our brother Ecuadorian people.
— EmbEspañaEcuador (@EmbEspEcuador) January 10, 2024
“We condemn the violent acts of recent days committed by criminal groups and we stand in solidarity with the victims. We support Ecuador’s democratic institutions to restore normalcy to the lives of brother Ecuadorians.”
The President of Panama also expressed his solidarity with the Ecuadorians.
“Expressing our solidarity with the government of President @DanielNoboaOk, we deeply regret the events that have taken place and that compromise stability and the rule of law in this brotherly country.”
Expressing our solidarity with the President’s government @DanielNoboaOkWe regret the incidents that have arisen and compromise the stability and rule of law in this brotherly country.
— Nito Cortizo (@NitoCortizo) January 10, 2024
The Secretary General of the OAS, Luis Almagro, also expressed support for Daniel Noboa’s decision to declare a state of emergency.
We express our support for the temporary emergency measures taken by President Daniel Noboa. The fight against organized crime and crime within the civil rights framework is fundamental in the region. Control of deprived centers… https://t.co/tqYMtaRS0x
— Luis Almagro (@Almagro_OEA2015) January 9, 2024
“We express our support for the temporary emergency measures taken by President Daniel Noboa. The fight against organized crime and crime within the framework of civil rights is fundamental in the region. Control of detention centers by state security forces is essential. The OAS’ efforts to secure the country of Ecuador The work of the General Secretariat can be trusted.”
On Israel’s side, Ecuador’s vice president, Veronica Abad, supports Daniel Noboa’s decision to declare an internal armed conflict.
Not more a #EcuadorUnderAttaqueLet’s fight for it #EcuadorDePeace
pic.twitter.com/FD4mD8MwxM — Veronica Abad (@veronibad) January 10, 2024
For its part, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights also spoke about the violence in Ecuador.
“#Ecuador: The #IACHR condemns acts of violence in prisons, attacks with explosives and all planned actions by organized crime; it calls for a rigorous investigation of the incidents. At the same time, it reports that it continues to monitor the state of emergency. The status of human rights during the recognition was decreed on January 8 and extended on January 9. The action of the armed forces in internal security functions should be extraordinary, just, exceptional, temporary, restricted, subordinate and complementary to civilian forces. , with regulation and control. # Human Rights”
#Ecuador: #IACHR Condemns acts of violence in prisons, attacks with explosives and all planned actions of organized crime; Asks for a diligent examination of the facts. At the same time, it reports that it continues to monitor the human rights situation during…
— IACHR – IACHR (@CIDH) January 10, 2024
Ambassador Brian A. Nichols said with the President”.
Extremely concerned about today’s violence and kidnappings in Ecuador. The United States stands with the people of Ecuador. We are ready to assist the Ecuadorian government and will be in close contact with the President @DanielNoboaOkOur support team. -Prohibition
— Brian A. Nichols (@WHAAsstSecty) January 10, 2024
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The president of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinador, denied the acts of violence and supported President Daniel Noboa.
As President of the Dominican Republic, I reject the acts of violence against the Ecuadorian people and firmly support the President. @DanielNoboaOk In its efforts to maintain the security of citizens, the rule of law and democratic order in Ecuador…
— Luis Abinader (@luisabinader) January 10, 2024
“As President of the Dominican Republic, I reject acts of violence against the people of Ecuador and firmly support President @DanielNoboaOk in his efforts to protect citizens, rule of law and preserve the democratic order #SolidaridadEcuador.”
The Argentine government supported Ecuador in its fight against crime. In a statement published in X, he said that so far he had no reports of Argentine citizens affected by the situation of violence and recommended that they remain under protection.
The Argentine government expresses strong support for the authorities and the people #EcuadorPresident @DanielNoboaOkIn its fight against organized crime actions that seek to undermine the rule of law. pic.twitter.com/BUk327Cnui
– Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Argentina
(@ChancelleriaARG) January 10, 2024