John Garaycoa
EcuadorexpertMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%John Garaycoa is a security expert who has highlighted the alarming rise in weapon seizures in Ecuador, attributing the increase to the loss of control over borders and highways. He emphasizes the need for improved enforcement strategies and legislative adjustments to combat the illegal arms trade, which has been fueled by various criminal activities including drug trafficking and extortion.
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John Garaycoa is an expert who agrees that changing uniforms is a deterrent but warns it won't solve the problem of fake operations without empowering citizens.
Ministerio del Interior impulsa un proyecto para que la Policía Nacional tenga nuevos uniformes “difícilmente clonables” | Seguridad | NoticiasEcuador· 2026-09-27
John Garaycoa, a security expert, emphasized the need for increased security measures due to the evolving tactics of criminals.
Uso de falsos cubos y camioneta de medios de comunicación para actos delictivos: qué dicen expertos sobre esta nueva dinámica de grupos criminales | Seguridad | NoticiasEcuador· 2025-03-25
John Garaycoa, a security expert, stated that the high numbers of confiscated weapons indicate a loss of control, especially at borders.
Decomisos de armas en Ecuador registran alza del 107 % en los últimos siete años | Seguridad | NoticiasEcuador· 2025-02-22
