The Ecuador gang law bill, presented to the National Assembly on 2 June 2026, would make membership in a criminal organization a standalone crime.
Ecuador · SECURITY
Key Facts
—What happened The ruling ADN bloc presented the Ley Antimafias, an Ecuador gang law targeting organized crime, to the National Assembly on 2 June 2026.
—How big The bill creates a standalone crime of criminal-group membership, with penalties ranging from 10 to 22 years in prison.
—The catch The bill is only a proposal; it still needs qualification, committee review and two plenary debates to pass.
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