"Escaped Drug Lord Sparks Wave of Violence in Ecuador"
TL;DR
Violence erupts in Ecuador following the disappearance of a drug lord from jail, with clashes between rival gangs and law enforcement resulting in multiple deaths and injuries. The drug lord, who was serving a 16-year sentence for drug trafficking, escaped from prison, prompting a massive manhunt by authorities. The incident has raised concerns about the country's ability to control organized crime and maintain security.
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- Violence rocks Ecuador after drug lord's disappearance from jail Financial Times
- Ecuador: State of emergency declared after notorious drug gang boss escapes from prison | BBC News BBC News
- Armed men break into a live TV studio in Ecuador as the country is rocked by a series of attacks The Associated Press
- Gang leader’s prison break puts restive Ecuador on high alert CNN
- Shots heard on live feed as Ecuador television studio taken over Reuters
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