Lorena Piedra

Lorena Piedra is a distinguished expert in security studies and the president of the Ecuadorian Association of International Studies. She has a keen understanding of the complexities surrounding Ecuador's fight against drug trafficking and organized crime. In light of the recent referendum rejecting foreign military bases, Piedra articulated that this decision should not hinder the government's anti-narcotics efforts, as existing agreements with foreign nations already facilitate effective cooperation without the need for foreign military installations.