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Ecuador in Chaos: President Declares War on Drug Gangs

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Discover the shocking events unfolding in Ecuador as President Noboa takes drastic measures to combat violence and unrest.

Ecuador is currently facing a state of emergency as over 130 prison staff are held hostage by inmates in multiple jails, leading President Daniel Noboa to declare an all-out war on drug gangs. Tanks and soldiers patrol the streets as narcos spread terror across the nation, prompting a crackdown on criminal organizations. The violence has escalated to the point where the president has labeled nearly two dozen gangs as terrorist groups.

The chaos in Ecuador stems from the long-standing violence within the prison system and the government's struggle to control the escalating crime wave. Amidst the turmoil, masked gunmen stormed a TV studio, highlighting the extent of gang attacks and the challenges faced by security forces. President Noboa defies the gangs by deploying the army to tackle the unprecedented wave of violence.

As Ecuador grapples with the surge in violence, the United States has condemned the attacks and expressed solidarity with the country. Despite efforts to restore order, the spectre of drug-gang violence looms over the streets of Guayaquil. The situation in Ecuador serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of peace in the region and the challenges posed by organized crime.

In the midst of the crisis, the emergence of Fito, the notorious gang leader of Los Choneros, has brought attention to the spike in criminal activities, including bombings and kidnappings. President Noboa's declaration of an 'internal armed conflict' reflects the severity of the situation and the urgent need for action to combat the rising violence.

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Ecuador's president declares war with drug gangs as prison guards ... (Financial Times)

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Ecuador president says country is at war as gangs hold prison staff ... (Reuters)

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Ecuador: Masked gunmen storm TV studio as gang attacks rise (The Associated Press)

GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador (AP) — It was a day like any other at the TC Television studio in Guayaquil, Ecuador, with its mid-afternoon newscast underway, when the ...

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Ecuador president defies gangs to take on the army (BBC News)

President Noboa has deployed soldiers to take on criminal gangs amid an unprecedented wave of violence.

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Statement on Narco-Criminal Violence in Ecuador - United States ... (Department of State)

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Ecuador: Gunmen storm television studio live on air (BBC News)

A live broadcast by station TC in the city of Guayaquil was interrupted on Tuesday by the group, who were wearing hoods and carrying guns. Staff were forced to ...

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Armed gang storms Ecuador TV station as state of 'internal armed ... (The Guardian)

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Violence rocks Ecuador after drug lord's disappearance from jail (Financial Times)

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