Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:01am on 10 Jan 2024,Wednesday International
Ecuador grapples with a surge in violence, including armed attacks and a live TV studio invasion. President Daniel Noboa declares 22 gangs as terrorist organizations amid a nationwide state of emergency. At least 10 casualties are reported, with escalating unrest linked to criminal gangs. A shocking TV studio takeover by gunmen is thwarted by police, leading to arrests. Kidnappings and explosions across the country add to the turmoil. Noboa acknowledges an "internal armed conflict" and labels gangs as terrorists. The crisis prompts international concern, impacting regional borders and causing financial market fluctuations in Ecuador. Once a haven, Ecuador now grapples with increasing drug-related crime and violence under Noboa's pledge to restore peace.
