Ecuador's New President Strengthens Rules on Illegal Drugs

National Assembly President Henry Kronfle places the presidential sash on President Daniel Noboa after he was sworn in as the country's new president, during his inauguration ceremony at the National Assembly, in Quito, Ecuador, Nov. 23, 2023.

Less than 48 hours into his term, Ecuador President Daniel Noboa on Friday repealed controversial guidelines established by the country's left a decade ago that eliminated penalties for people found carrying illegal drugs under certain amounts.