Is Ecuador’s surge of violence a recent issue?
Experts are trying to explain the root causes of Ecuador’s spiralling violence, as President Daniel Noboa leads a crackdown on gangs.


Paolo Natale
Paolo Natale
Front of mind
Detection tools are flawed, regulation lags behind, and platforms evade responsibility. Dr Áine MacDermott argues only a mix of smarter tech, stronger laws and human-centred defences can counter the deepfake threat.
Rahul Gandhi calls out the ECI for “vote theft,” but the Commission demands proof or apology.