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Border Crisis: Colombia and Ecuador Engage in Trade War

2/4/2026

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On February 1, 2026, Colombian and Ecuadorian truckers protested at a border crossing.
The protest stems from a trade war sparked by 30% tariffs imposed by both countries.
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa announced tariffs to address drug trafficking concerns, calling them a "security tax."
Colombia retaliated with similar tariffs and halted electricity sales to Ecuador, while Ecuador's homicide rate rose to 50 per 100,000 since 2020.

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Story summary

On February 1, 2026, Colombian and Ecuadorian truckers protested at a border crossing.
The protest stems from a trade war sparked by 30% tariffs imposed by both countries.
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa announced tariffs to address drug trafficking concerns, calling them a "security tax."
Colombia retaliated with similar tariffs and halted electricity sales to Ecuador, while Ecuador's homicide rate rose to 50 per 100,000 since 2020.