Ecuador’s President Lenín Moreno showed his ruthless streak this week by jettisoning his interior and defence ministers. Their fault? Failing to meet a 10-day deadline to capture the leader of the Frente Oliver Sinisterra (FOS), and dissident member of the demobilised Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (Farc), ‘Guacho’ (Walter Patricio Arizala), responsible for the kidnap and murder of three employees of the Quito daily El Comercio, and taking hostage two other Ecuadorean nationals.

More recent briefings & intelligence

Becoming a member at Canning House

By joining Canning House, you will become part of the UK's leading forum for informed comment, contacts and debate on Latin American politics, economics and business.

Just £50 per year.

Join now

Learn more

Sign up to our newsletter

All of Canning House's activities, including our upcoming events, insightful publications, latest news, and featured events from the UK-Latin America community.

In your inbox, every week, for free.

Required
Required
Required