Noboa touts crime strategy

In a major address to the National Assembly, Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa defended his administration's aggressive stance against organized crime.

Noboa highlighted the successful extradition of key criminal leaders and a series of anti-gang operations that he claims have stabilized the nation's security.

While the president pointed to improving economic indicators as proof of his strategy's success, critics continue to raise concerns about potential human rights abuses.

The speech marks the end of Noboa's first year in office as he seeks to maintain public support for his 'iron fist' policies.