The court notes that the agreements are not a military alliance, but rather a “collaboration to combat illegal activities, particularly those related to human trafficking.”
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247 The Constitutional Court of Ecuador announced today the conclusion of military agreements with the United States that allow the “temporary presence” of North American officers on Ecuadorian territory, reports the Opera Mundi portal. These resolutions, signed under the government of former President Guillermo Lasso, do not require the approval of the National Assembly and come into force under the government of Daniel Noboa amid a security crisis in the country.
The agreements, titled “Agreements on Operations Against Illegal Transnational Maritime Activities” and “Agreements on the Status of Forces,” authorize the temporary presence of U.S. military and civilian personnel in Ecuador to conduct activities such as ship visits, training, exercises, etc. humanitarian Calls.
The second resolution aims to strengthen joint intervention between the two States to prevent, identify, combat, impede and intercept illegal activities, with a particular focus on maritime activities such as drug trafficking and illegal migrant trafficking. >>> READ ALSO: Ecuador enters into an agreement with the United States to step up security and defense cooperation amid the wave of violence in the country
The Constitutional Court stated that the opinions were adopted in plenary session on January 11th with six yes votes. He also stressed that the agreements are not a military alliance, but rather a cooperation to combat illegal activities, particularly related to human trafficking.
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But critics question the decision, raising concerns about Ecuador's national sovereignty and the waiver of the ability to prosecute violations by U.S. military personnel or civilians on its territory. Additionally, the agreement authorizes the U.S. government to exercise criminal jurisdiction over criminals while they are on Ecuadorian territory.
The agreement also grants U.S. Department of Defense aircraft, ships and vehicles permission to circulate freely within Ecuadorian territory, a clause that has sparked controversy and raised questions about the country's autonomy.