Ecuador's Ongoing Battle Against Prison Gangs: A President's Plea for Assistance

Forty-three prisoners escaped from a jail in northern Ecuador, with a state of emergency and nighttime curfew declared by President Daniel Noboa in response to the ongoing violence, including attacks on TV news broadcasts, explosions, and the kidnapping of police officers. Security forces have conducted operations throughout the country, resulting in the recapture of five prisoners and the death of one inmate. More than 1,500 people have been detained, and 41 operations against terrorist groups have been carried out. The government aims to restore security by being relentless with those who have terrorized citizens.