Armed Forces of Ecuador

Force in Play

As of May 2026: Deployed in domestic policing role under emergency decrees

Five years ago Ecuador had one of the lowest homicide rates in South America. On May 3, 2026, its second nationwide curfew of the year took effect under Executive Decree 370, covering nine of 24 provinces, including Quito and Guayaquil, through May 18.

Updated May 31