Ecuador's Assembly Approves Anti-Mafia Law for First Debate

The National Assembly's Security Commission in Ecuador approved the first debate report of the Anti-Mafia Law, which proposes reforms to three legal bodies to combat criminal economies. The legislation aims to define membership in criminal groups, punish facilitators, and attack illicit financing. It also proposes penalties of up to 30 years for members of criminal structures. The law has sparked debate and criticism, with some arguing it could be used for political revenge and others warning that a law alone won't solve Ecuador's security crisis.