Infantería
Since Ecuador's Decreto Ejecutivo 111 (January 2024) declared an "internal armed conflict" against organized criminal groups, Army infantry has shifted from peacetime garrison and border security roles to active counter-criminal operations inside Ecuadorian territory. Units are deployed against Los Choneros, Los Lobos, La Fatales and other criminal organizations linked to Mexican and Colombian cartels. This is a recent and significant change in mission profile — infantry soldiers who joined for border duty or ceremonial roles have found themselves in counter-criminal operations in urban and peri-urban environments. The legal framework for this deployment, including rules of engagement for military operations against domestic criminal organizations, was evolving rapidly through 2024.
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Infantería (Ejército Ecuatoriano) — Frequently Asked Questions
Q01Is Infantería in the Ejército Ecuatoriano (Ecuador) worth it?
Q02What does the Ejército Ecuatoriano tell recruits about Infantería?
Q03What is Infantería in Ecuador actually like according to veterans?
Q04What does a Infantería do in the Ejército Ecuatoriano?
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