Kristi Noem’s visit rekindles debate: Homeland Security offices or U.S. “bases” in Ecuador?
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem met with President Daniel Noboa and toured strategic facilities in Manta and Salinas, reigniting public debate over whether Ecuador could once again host some form of U.S. “base.” The government insists the talks concern cooperation hubs—not traditional military installations—focused on combating organized crime, irregular migration, and regional security threats. […]
NOEM TOURS FAE BASES IN MANTA AND SALINAS, WRAPS VISIT WITH SECURITY COOPERATION FOCUS
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem completed a high-profile visit to Ecuador, touring key Air Force (FAE) facilities in Manta and Salinas and meeting with President Daniel Noboa to discuss enhanced cooperation against organized crime, narcotrafficking, and transnational threats. The visit, described by officials as “technical and strategic,” reflects growing coordination between Ecuador and the […]
ECUADOR E INDIA INICIAN UNA COOPERACIÓN ESTRATÉGICA EN TELECOMUNICACIONES Y DESARROLLO
En la sede de la Cancillería en Quito, la ministra de Relaciones Exteriores, Gabriela Sommerfeld, recibió al ministro de Estado para Asuntos Exteriores y Textiles de la India, Shri Pabitra Margherita. Este encuentro marca una nueva fase en la relación bilateral entre Ecuador e India, tras el anuncio del país asiático sobre la apertura de […]
Crisis Diplomacy: Noem and Noboa Tour Military Bases in Manta and Salinas Ahead of Referendum
Manta, Ecuador – Amid mounting security concerns and the looming national referendum, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited Ecuador to meet with President Daniel Noboa and tour key strategic facilities in Manta and Salinas. The visit on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, went beyond traditional diplomacy; it was both a technical and political inspection of […]
