{"id":2044577,"date":"2023-09-26T00:18:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T04:18:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/president-of-ecuador-to-brief-congress-on-battling-mexican-drug-cartels\/"},"modified":"2023-09-26T00:20:26","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T04:20:26","slug":"president-of-ecuador-to-brief-congress-on-battling-mexican-drug-cartels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/president-of-ecuador-to-brief-congress-on-battling-mexican-drug-cartels\/","title":{"rendered":"Ecuador&#8217;s President to update Congress on fight against Mexican drug cartels."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpresident-of-ecuador-to-brief-congress-on-battling-mexican-drug-cartels%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2044577&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Ecuadorian President to Brief Congress on Lessons Learned from Battle with Mexican\u2063 Drug Cartels<\/h2>\n<p>Get ready for an exclusive briefing that will shed light on\u200d Ecuador&#8217;s fight\u2062 against Mexico&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mexicos-leftist-president-abandons-hugs-not-bullets-approach-to-crime-didnt-work-and-is-not-viable\/\" title=\"Mexico\u2019s Leftist President Abandons \u2018Hugs Not Bullets\u2019 Approach To Crime: \u2018Didn\u2019t Work And Is Not Viable\u2019\">notorious drug cartels<\/a>. \u200cEcuadorian President Guillermo Lasso will be sharing valuable insights with members of Congress, specifically the Congressional Task Force to Combat Mexican Drug Cartels, led by the esteemed Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX).<\/p>\n<p>The briefing, scheduled for Wednesday at 8 a.m. in the Capitol, will adopt a roundtable-style\u200c format, focusing on the alarming fentanyl and drug trafficking crisis \u200dplaguing America. And guess what? A portion of this highly anticipated event\u2064 will\u2063 be open\u2062 to the media.<\/p>\n<h3>Ecuador&#8217;s Drug Trade Gold Rush State<\/h3>\n<p>Earlier this year, the New York Times highlighted Ecuador&#8217;s unfortunate status as the &#8220;drug trade&#8217;s gold rush state.&#8221; The country has witnessed a disturbing convergence of major cartels from Mexico and Albania, joining forces with \u200bprison and street gangs. This unholy alliance has\u2063 unleashed an unprecedented wave of violence, unlike anything Ecuador has experienced in recent history.<\/p>\n<p>President Lasso will delve into the\u200c strategies employed by his country to combat these ruthless cartels. Moreover, he will graciously entertain questions from the task force members, providing them with a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights.<\/p>\n<p>The Birth of the Task Force<\/p>\n<p>The creation of the task force can be traced back to an agreement between Rep. Crenshaw and Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). \u200bIn exchange for Crenshaw&#8217;s support for H.R. 2, the House&#8217;s border\u2064 security bill, McCarthy pledged to establish a task force dedicated to combating drug cartels.<\/p>\n<p>Initially, Crenshaw had reservations about the bill, arguing that it didn&#8217;t go far enough in\u2063 addressing the cartel threat. He \u200bbelieved that Congress had not taken this menace seriously enough. However, McCarthy recognized Crenshaw&#8217;s concerns and entrusted him \u200bwith leading the task force, which has a laser \u2062focus on \u2062neutralizing the Mexican drug cartels.<\/p>\n<p>Confronting a Grave Threat<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The cartels have operational control over our southern border, facilitate and take advantage of our immigration \u2064crisis, and are \u2063killing tens of \u200dthousands of Americans every year with fentanyl,&#8221; declared Crenshaw in a statement when the task force was established. The gravity of the situation cannot be overstated.<\/p>\n<p>The task force&#8217;s ultimate objective is to compile a comprehensive report on the cartels and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/president-of-ecuador-to-brief-congress-on-battling-mexican-drug-cartels\/\" title=\"Ecuador's President to update Congress on fight against Mexican drug cartels.\">propose effective legislative measures<\/a> to combat this menace.<\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned for more \u2062updates on this\u200b crucial briefing!<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What insights can President Lasso provide about the rise of fentanyl-related \u200ddeaths and \u2063Ecuador&#8217;s efforts to tackle \u200dits distribution and consumption<\/h2>\n<p><span>  E public, allowing concerned citizens to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges Ecuador \u2064has\u2064 faced in combating the Mexican drug cartels and \u200dthe strategies implemented to address this issue.<\/p>\n<p>The presence of President Guillermo Lasso\u200d at this briefing is a testament to the\u2063 importance Ecuador places \u200con international \u200bcooperation in the fight against drug trafficking. \u2063With Mexico being a major source and conduit \u200dfor illicit drugs entering\u200c the United States, it is \u2062crucial for countries like Ecuador to share their experiences and insights to contribute to \u2062a collective effort in\u2063 combating this global\u200c problem.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2064 briefing will shed light on\u200c the \u200blessons Ecuador has learned in its battle against\u200c Mexican drug cartels. President\u2064 Lasso will provide valuable insights into the strategies employed by Ecuadorian <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-governor-encourages-people-to-call-police-on-neighbors-violating-covid-orders\/\" title=\"Oregon Governor Encourages People To Call Police On Neighbors Violating COVID Orders\">law enforcement agencies<\/a> and the successes\u2064 achieved in disrupting \u200ddrug trafficking networks. This information will\u200d be invaluable to lawmakers and officials who are actively involved in developing policies and\u200c frameworks \u2064to \u2062counter \u2062the influence of Mexican drug cartels within the United States.<\/p>\n<p>One of\u2064 the key issues that will be addressed during the briefing is the alarming rise\u2064 of fentanyl-related deaths and its connection to Mexican drug cartels. Fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid, has emerged as a significant\u200c threat, causing \u200ca devastating number of overdoses across the United States.\u2064 Ecuador has witnessed firsthand the destructive power of fentanyl and has implemented various measures to tackle its distribution and consumption. The insights provided by President Lasso will undoubtedly prove crucial in developing effective strategies to combat this crisis within American borders.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the briefing will emphasize the importance of international cooperation\u2062 in \u200daddressing\u200b the drug trafficking problem. The fight against Mexican drug cartels necessitates collaborative efforts\u2062 between nations affected \u2064by this issue. Sharing experiences, strategies, and intelligence is \u200bvital \u2064in dismantling the transnational\u200d networks that facilitate drug trafficking. \u200cPresident Lasso&#8217;s presence at this briefing underscores Ecuador&#8217;s commitment to fostering such collaboration and provides\u200c an opportunity for Congress and the American public to \u200bunderstand the value of international partnerships in this battle.<\/p>\n<p>It is worth noting that the portion of\u200c the briefing open to the public signifies a \u200brefreshing engagement between policymakers and concerned citizens. By allowing \u2064citizens to gain\u2062 firsthand knowledge of the challenges faced by Ecuador and \u2063the strategies employed, it encourages a sense of collective responsibility and awareness among \u200bthe public. The fight\u2062 against Mexican drug cartels is not just a concern for law enforcement agencies and elected officials; \u200dit is a \u200bproblem that affects society as a \u200cwhole. Therefore, allowing citizens to be \u2062part of this important discussion is a step towards fostering a \u200bmore informed and engaged\u200b community.<\/p>\n<p>In \u200cconclusion, the\u200c exclusive \u200bbriefing by Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso on Ecuador&#8217;s fight against\u2063 Mexican drug cartels promises to be an enlightening event. With a focus on the fentanyl \u2064crisis and the importance of international cooperation, this \u2062briefing will \u2063provide valuable \u2062insights for lawmakers and\u200d concerned citizens alike. By opening a portion of \u2064the briefing to the public, it exemplifies a commitment to transparency and encourages\u2062 greater public \u200bengagement in addressing \u200cthis\u2064 pressing issue. President\u200c Lasso&#8217;s presence underscores the significance Ecuador places on international cooperation and offers a unique opportunity for Congress to\u200c learn from Ecuador&#8217;s experiences in combating Mexican drug cartels.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ecuador&#8217;s President Guillermo Lasso will share insights with Congress on Wednesday regarding his country&#8217;s experience combating Mexican drug cartels. The briefing, led by Rep. Dan Crenshaw, will provide valuable lessons learned. This exclusive event aims to enhance the Congressional Task Force&#8217;s efforts in combating this pressing issue. 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