Responding to rising violence, President Daniel Noboa of Ecuador has initiated a 60-day state of emergency across several regions. This measure affects seven provinces and the Ponce Enríquez canton, targeting areas plagued by organized crime. Noboa framed this action as an escalation in the fight against narcoterrorism. Since January, his government has been combating 22 […]
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