"The government of Daniel Noboa announced that, starting May 1, the security tax on imports from the neighboring country will be raised from 50% to 100%. This decision is based on national security criteria, after observing the lack of implementation of concrete and effective measures regarding border security by Colombia."
"President Noboa stated that violent deaths on the northern border have fallen by 33%. In the future, we will be able to engage in dialogue with a government that is truly committed to combating crime and drug trafficking."
"Colombian President Gustavo Petro reacted on social media, stating that this is simply outrageous, but it marks the end of the Andean Pact for Colombia. He emphasized that the Ecuadorian government is distorting reality on orders from forces outside its sovereignty."
Ecuador's government, led by Daniel Noboa, announced a significant increase in the security tax on imports from Colombia, raising it from 50% to 100%. This decision is based on national security concerns and the perceived lack of effective measures by Colombia to address border security and drug trafficking. Noboa stated that violent deaths on the northern border have decreased by 33% since implementing this measure. Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticized the decision, claiming it ends the Andean Pact and distorts the reality of Colombia's efforts against drug trafficking.
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