Ecuador’s Decree 239 Aligns the Country With Global Efforts Against Extremist Networks

 

Ecuador has formally designated the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organisation under Presidential Decree 239, marking a significant development in Latin America’s approach to national and international security.
This step positions Ecuador alongside countries such as Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Russia, and Austria, all of which have previously outlawed the organisation due to concerns about extremist ideology and political destabilisation.

In recent months, Western nations—including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany and Kenya—have increased scrutiny of the group’s activities, influence networks, and potential security threats. Intelligence agencies across multiple regions have expanded their cooperative frameworks, sharing assessments about extremist operations and cross-border influence mechanisms.

Ecuador’s move underscores a growing global consensus that extremist networks require coordinated counter-measures. It also highlights Latin America’s emerging role as new territory in the worldwide effort to address transnational radical movements.