Ecuador approves law allowing military police support
By The BriefBrief
Ecuador’s National Assembly approved a law on 25 August 2026 that allows the Armed Forces to support the police without a state of emergency. The bill passed with 83 votes and now goes to President Daniel Noboa for signature or veto, while opposition lawmakers criticized the removal of oversight safeguards.
WHO:Ecuador’s National Assembly; President Daniel Noboa
WHAT:National Assembly approved a law allowing Armed Forces support to police without a state of emergency.
WHEN:Aug 25, 2026
WHERE:Ecuador
WHY:The law was passed through the National Assembly and is now awaiting presidential signature or veto.
