The EU signs a police cooperation agreement with Ecuador against organized crime and terrorism
15 Apr 2026
Effective: 30 Mar 2026
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Who is affected:
Police and judicial authorities of the EU and Ecuador; companies with operations in both regions
Summary
The European Union and Ecuador formalize an agreement allowing Europol to collaborate with Ecuadorian authorities in the fight against serious crime and terrorism. This will enable the sharing of police information and intelligence between both parties.
Detailed analysis
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The EU Council approves the conclusion of an operational cooperation agreement between Europol and the competent authorities of Ecuador in the fight against serious crime and terrorism. This type of agreement enables the exchange of personal data, strategic information and criminal analysis between the signatory partie…
Full official title
CELEX:32026D0828: Decisión (UE) 2026/828 del Consejo, de 30 de marzo de 2026, relativa a la celebración del Acuerdo entre la Unión Europea, por una parte, y la República del Ecuador, por otra, sobre la cooperación entre la Agencia de la Unión Europea para la Cooperación Policial (Europol) y las autoridades de Ecuador competentes en materia de lucha contra la delincuencia grave y el terrorismo