"Ecuador Declares War on Drug Gangs as TV Studio Attacked Live"

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa has declared 20 drug gangs as terrorist groups and authorized the military to "neutralize" them following a surge in violence and the escape of notorious gang leader Adolfo Macías. A state of emergency has been declared after a wave of attacks, including a live TV studio takeover by masked men. The country, previously known for relative peace, has seen a rise in violence, prompting the president to vow to bring back peace to all Ecuadorians.