In recent years, Ecuador has witnessed a troubling 640% surge in child and adolescent homicides from 2019 to 2023, reports UNICEF. In 2023 alone, over 455 young lives were lost between January and September. This surge in violence reflects the broader issue of escalating crime in the nation. Now, Ecuador ranks among Latin America’s most […]
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