Ecuador Approves 'Antimafias' Law with Penalty Accumulation Up to 60 Years

Ecuador's National Assembly, with an official majority, approved the 'antimafias' law, developed with Italian assistance, which reforms regulations to strengthen the state's response to organized crime, including exceptional penalty accumulation of up to 60 years in prison. The law marks a significant legislative shift toward harsher sentencing, though its implementation and impact on crime rates remain uncertain. This development signals a tougher stance on organized crime in a country facing escalating gang violence.

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