Ecuador Central Bank, Interior Ministry Sign Security Pact

Ecuador's Central Bank and the Ministry of Interior have formalized a partnership aimed at bolstering the security of financial assets and strategic state resources across the country. The inter-institutional cooperation agreement, signed on Monday, June 22, 2026, establishes a framework for joint efforts in prevention, intelligence gathering, and investigation.

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institutional coordination mechanisms contribute to strengthening the country's confidence, stability, and security.

Gustavo Camacho Dávila, president of the Monetary and Financial Policy and Regulation Board, highlighted that such institutional coordination is vital for reinforcing national confidence, stability, and security. The Central Bank emphasized that this collaboration with the National Police will enhance strategic and operational capabilities to mitigate risks posed by organized crime and ensure the continuity of essential public services.

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the agreement will strengthen the protection of strategic state assets through cooperation in areas related to security, intelligence, and investigation.

Minister of the Interior John Reimberg stated that the agreement will fortify the protection of state assets through enhanced cooperation in security, intelligence, and investigation. He noted that this initiative is part of broader efforts to improve coordination among state entities. The Ministry also announced the delivery of nine new vehicles to the Special Operations Group (GOE), to be distributed across Chimborazo, Esmeraldas, Imbabura, Pichincha, and Sucumbíos provinces. These vehicles were reportedly funded by private sector contributions under a law strengthening the armed forces and police.

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the agreement is part of the actions promoted to reinforce coordination between state entities in security matters.