Ecuador deploys 90,000 security forces for 2026 elections amid violence, El Niño

Ecuador's National Electoral Council (CNE) plans to deploy over 90,000 police and military personnel for the 2026 sectional elections, responding to ongoing violence and potential El Niño impacts. The move underscores heightened security concerns in a country grappling with organized crime, while the El Niño assessment adds logistical uncertainty. The effectiveness of this deployment in ensuring electoral integrity remains to be seen.