"Ecuador Declares War on Drug Gangs as TV Studio Attacked Live"
TL;DR
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.
Topics:worldcrime-and-justice#adolfo-macias#crime-and-justice#drug-gangs#ecuador#president-daniel-noboa#terrorism
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