Tag: Ecuador
Ecuador: Armed men storm TV studio – politics
In Ecuador, armed men broke into the premises of a television station during a live broadcast. Several journalists and employees were threatened and taken hostage by a group of criminals…
South America: Gang violence: Ecuador sends soldiers to fight gangs
South America Gang violence: Ecuador sends soldiers to fight gangs Armed forces are deployed near the TC Televisión television station after gunmen broke into the premises during a live broadcast.…
Crime: Ecuador: Gunmen storm studio during live broadcast
crime Ecuador: Gunmen storm studio during live broadcast Security measures in Quito: Soldiers patrol in front of the government palace. photo © Dolores Ochoa/AP/dpa Shocking moment on air: In Guayaquil,…
Armed men burst into a public TV set live, police intervene
Chaos in Ecuador. Armed men burst into the set of a public television (TC) in Guayaquil on Tuesday afternoon, taking journalists and other employees hostage, according to images broadcast live…
Video: Ecuador declares state of emergency over prison violence
Ecuador’s penitentiary agency said Monday that there had been “incidents” involving rival gangs in six of the country’s overcrowded prisons. On Sunday, Adolfo Macias, leader of the criminal gang Los…
South America: Ecuador: Chaos in prisons – state of emergency declared
South America Ecuador: Chaos in prisons – state of emergency declared Violence has increased dramatically in Ecuador in recent years. photo © Juan Diego Montenegro/dpa Criminal gangs have recently fought…
Because of prison violence: Ecuador declares a state of emergency
As of: January 9, 2024 8:18 a.m President Noboa has declared a state of emergency due to widespread violence in prisons and the escape of a drug lord in Ecuador.…
Ecuador: Chaos in prisons: President declares a state of emergency
Ecuador Chaos in prisons: President declares a state of emergency Violence has increased dramatically in Ecuador in recent years. photo © Juan Diego Montenegro/dpa Criminal gangs have recently fought fierce…
State of emergency after the escape of public enemy No. 1
Ecuador on alert. President Daniel Noboa declared a state of emergency on Monday, including in the prison system, following the escape of public enemy No. 1, Adolfo Macias, alias “Fito”,…
: Ecuador: 35-year-old Noboa wins election
Ecuador: 35-year-old Noboa wins election Daniel Noboa (M) is considered a center-right politician. photo © Rodrigo Abd/AP The country is suffering from drug gang violence; a candidate was shot dead…