Weekly Report - 01 May 2025 (WR-25-17)

A high-level Ecuadorean delegation travelled to El Salvador on 29 April for a tour of the ‘Terrorism Containment Centre’ (Cecot) – the controversial 40,000-capacity mega-prison that is underpinning President Nayib Bukele’s fierce crackdown on gangs. Bouncing into a second term following a solid victory in the 13 April run-off election, Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa appears to be seeking inspiration for his own hardline measures.