Daniel Noboa’s ministers must be held accountable for the actions of the Security Block – La Nación

2024-09-03 21:39:27

The President’s Ministers of the Interior and Defense Daniel Noboa, Monica Palencia and Gian Carlo Loffredomust present the results of the Security Block in the National Assembly.

This Tuesday, July 23, 2024, the Plenary Session of the Legislative approved the resolution to request the appearance of the officials.

The provinces in a state of emergency and where the Security Block They are Guayas, El Oro, Santa Elena, Manabi, Los Rios, Sucumbios and Orellana.

In accordance with the provisions of theAssembly, Monica Palencia and Gian Carlo Loffredo They must submit a report on specific actions in those provinces. This must include the results in reducing crime and violence.

At the same time, they must present an evaluation of the effectiveness of the measures implemented, resources used and the needs identified. The Assemblywill also request security plans.

The President’s Ministers Daniel Noboa They must add a report on the inter-ministerial agreements signed to articulate the public security policy. The same applies to agreements with the Decentralized Autonomous Governmentscivil society and private enterprise.

VAT and security

Ministers are to submit a report on the revenue raised by the VAT increase, including its use in security matters.

The assemblywoman Mercedes Erbs proposed the resolution. He based it on seeking transparent responses about the actions and effectiveness of the Security Block in Ecuador.

However, in the Full They were also asked to report on actions in the rest of the country to combat insecurity.

Security Block reports until July 22

As of July 22, 2024, the Security Block reported that in week 29, violent deaths were reduced by 43%, compared to the same period in 2023.

The authorities of the Ministries of Defense and Interior, together with the National Police and the Joint Command of the Armed Forcesgave the details at a press conference.

This year, from January 1 to July 21, there are 19% fewer violent deaths nationwide, compared to the same period in 2023.

The authorities reported that in Manabí they have deployed 4 777 military operationssince June 5th.