Carla Álvarez Velasco

Carla Álvarez Velasco is a renowned scholar and expert in security policies, focusing on both national and international contexts. Her insights into Ecuador's security challenges and the implications of foreign military presence have made her a prominent voice in political discourse. Following the recent referendum in which Ecuadorians rejected the establishment of foreign military bases, Álvarez emphasized the need for the government to rethink its security strategies and avoid relying on external military presence as a solution to internal crises.