The Ecuadorian Armed Forces detained 329 individuals for terrorist acts and neutralized five more during nationwide military operations. This was in response to the declaration of an “internal armed conflict” due to escalating violence. Jaime Vela, the institution’s chief, announced these measures during a press conference with military and police authorities. Vela initially assessed the […]
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