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Ecuador's president Daniel Noboa's convoy was targeted in an incident involving rocks and possible gunfire, with videos verified showing protests and signs of bullet damage on his vehicle amid ongoing protests over government policies. Authorities have detained five individuals and accused them of terrorism and attempted assassination, as the country faces weeks of unrest.
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa defied international rules by sending police to raid the Mexican embassy to arrest a former vice president granted asylum, resulting in Mexico cutting diplomatic ties and condemnation from the US and major Latin American countries, but the move is currently paying off for Noboa at home.
Ecuador's arrest of a politician taking refuge at the Mexican Embassy has strained relations between the two countries, but it may benefit President Daniel Noboa politically as he faces re-election next year. The arrest of former vice president Jorge Glas, who had been living at the embassy, and Mexico's subsequent grant of asylum have escalated tensions. Noboa's hardline approach to tackling violence and corruption in Ecuador aligns with his efforts to restore law and order, crucial for his re-election prospects.
In Ecuador, five tourists were mistakenly killed by gangsters who thought they were members of a rival drug gang, while a separate attack by gunmen in Guayaquil left nine dead and 10 injured. President Daniel Noboa declared the country at war with drug gangs and emphasized that the battle continues, with the government tracking down the attackers. The surge in violent attacks has led to a state of emergency, including a curfew and military deployment, as Ecuador grapples with escalating violence and a high rate of violent deaths.
Ecuador is grappling with a surge in gang violence, with 7,872 murders recorded in 2021, marking a significant increase from the previous year. Factors contributing to the crisis include the global cocaine trade, Colombia's historic peace deal leading to power vacuums, corrupt institutions allowing gangs to operate with impunity, weakened justice system, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy and unemployment. President Daniel Noboa has declared an "internal armed conflict" and a state of emergency, targeting gangs as "terrorist" organizations, but experts warn that heavy-handed tactics may not address the root causes of the problem.
Ecuador is facing a surge in violence, prompting President Daniel Noboa to launch a military crackdown on gangs after a series of alarming incidents, including the hostage-taking of over 100 prison staff and armed interruptions of live broadcasts. The country's security has deteriorated due to the pandemic and the increasing reach of cocaine trafficking gangs. Noboa has declared a state of emergency, ordered military patrols, and plans to hold a security-focused plebiscite later this year.
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa declares the country "at war" with criminal gangs after a series of violent incidents, including the takeover of a TV station and the hostage-taking of prison staff. The violence follows the escape of a powerful narco boss and the announcement of a state of emergency. Noboa has named 22 gangs as "terrorist" organizations and ordered the military to "neutralize" them. The government attributes the violence to its plan to build new high-security prisons for gang leaders. International condemnation and arrests have followed the unrest.
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.
Masked gunmen stormed into a live TV broadcast at a station in Guayaquil, Ecuador, threatening and terrifying employees before the transmission was cut. This attack followed a series of other violent incidents and police officer abductions, prompting President Daniel Noboa to declare an "internal armed conflict" and designate 20 drug trafficking gangs as terrorist groups. The violence is linked to the apparent escapes of two gang leaders from prison, exacerbating the country's existing issues with drug-related violence and gang control.
Gunmen wearing balaclavas stormed into a public television studio in Guayaquil, Ecuador, taking journalists and staff hostage live on air. The attackers, armed with rifles and grenades, forced the terrified crew onto the ground while shots were fired. The incident occurred as President Daniel Noboa grappled with a security nightmare following the escape of a high-profile gangster from prison, prompting him to declare a 60-day state of emergency and impose a nighttime curfew.
Ecuador's newly sworn-in President Daniel Noboa has repealed guidelines established a decade ago that eliminated penalties for carrying illegal drugs under certain amounts. The move fulfills Noboa's campaign promise to fight drug trafficking, as the consequences of the illegal trade have led to increased crime rates in the country. The old guidelines were criticized for encouraging micro-trafficking, and Noboa aims to develop coordinated information, prevention, and control programs on drug consumption while offering treatment and rehabilitation to users. It remains unclear how the decision will be implemented and how the distinction between consumers and traffickers will be made without the guidelines.