Ecuador Deploys Palantir’s A.I. in High-Stakes War Against Drug Smugglers

Ecuador Deploys Palantir’s A.I. in High-Stakes War Against Drug Smugglers

Ecuador’s government has signed a landmark agreement with U.S. technology firm Palantir to deploy advanced AI systems for customs enforcement, targeting rampant drug trafficking and smuggling. The deal, finalized on May 29, 2025, involves the National Customs Service (SENAE) and telecom provider CNT, marking a pivotal step in President Daniel Noboa’s digital transformation agenda. Ecuador’s […]

Quito, 29 May (Press Latina) Ecuador today signed a contract with the US company Palantir Technologies in search of combating customs crimes. The post Ecuador signs contract with company Palantir for customs control first appeared on News Prensa Latina.

President Daniel Noboa met with representatives of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the World Bank (BM) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC).The entry Noboa meets with the IDB, IFC and World Bank to strengthen financial support for Ecuador was first published in Teleamazonas.

With the new software, the government seeks to optimize border controls and reduce smuggling, strengthening the protection of formal trade

In a key step towards institutional modernization and the fight against transnational crimes, the Government of Ecuador officially presented on Wednesday the new technological platform of Palantir Technologies, a leading global company in artificial intelligence and data analysis, with extensive record in defense and security in the United States. The event took place at the Carondelet Palace, where the contract was signed between the Ecuador Na…

The event included the signing of a contract between the National Customs Service of Ecuador (SENAE), the National Telecommunications Corporation (CNT) and Palantir, as part of the State's digital transformation strategy.