"Ecuador's Ministry of Production issued a statement blasting Colombia for failing to adequately address drug-trafficking and border security, justifying the tariff hike as a necessary incentive to confront the presence of drug trafficking on the border."
"For Ecuador, security, as well as the fight against corruption and drug trafficking, are a non-negotiable priority, reaffirming the country's commitment to protecting its citizens and safeguarding the integrity of its territory."
"Petro responded on social media that Ecuador's actions were causing the collapse of the Andean Pact, stating, 'This is simply a monstrosity, but it signifies the end of the Andean Pact for Colombia.'"
Ecuador has raised tariffs on Colombian goods to 100% as a response to Colombia's inadequate measures against drug trafficking and border security. This decision follows previous tariff increases and reflects ongoing tensions between Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa and Colombia's President Gustavo Petro. Ecuador's Ministry of Production emphasized the importance of security and the fight against corruption, stating that these issues are non-negotiable priorities. In response, Petro criticized the tariff hike, claiming it threatens the Andean Pact and suggesting Colombia should focus on Mercosur instead.
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