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Haiti Drone Attacks: 300 Dead Amidst Concerns of Mercenary Use

At least 300 people have died in Haiti from targeted drone attacks carried out by mercenaries hired by the Haitian government; these attacks, using inexpensive Chinese drones, raise serious human rights concerns and questions regarding the government's strategy to combat gang violence.

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Erik Prince Advises Ecuador on Combating Narco-Terrorism

Erik Prince, founder of Blackwater, arrived in Ecuador on April 6th to advise on combating narco-terrorism, leading to joint police operations in Guayaquil resulting in 40 arrests and 10 property seizures. His involvement comes amid a surge in drug trafficking and violence in the country.

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Ecuador Passes Controversial Intelligence Law Amidst Soaring Homicide Rates

Ecuador's alarming rise in homicides (1,690 by mid-June, a 70% increase) prompted the government to pass a controversial intelligence law granting mass surveillance powers without judicial oversight, raising serious human rights concerns.

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Ecuador partners with Blackwater amid surge in violent crime

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa partnered with Erik Prince's Blackwater to combat soaring crime rates, including over 2,000 violent deaths in three months, raising ethical concerns due to Blackwater's controversial past and the potential for human rights abuses.

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