65% of Ecuadorian voters approved extradition of organized crime bosses to the US.

Ecuadorian voters approved a referendum on measures against drug trafficking and gangs, with 65% voting for extradition of organized crime bosses to the US and other anti-gang measures. This decision allows Ecuador to become the third country, after Mexico and Colombia, to allow extradition. The government hopes to strengthen international cooperation in addressing crime issues, as Ecuador faces a record murder rate and escalating violence.

April 21, 2024
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