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CrimeEcuador

Ecuador declares war against drug violence

January 12, 2024

Thousands of troops and police are on patrol in Ecuador after violence by drug cartels killed at least 16 people. A manhunt is underway for a fugitive gang leader. Scores of prison staff are being held hostage by inmates and a state of emergency is in force.

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