Ecuador declares emergency in 8 provinces
Ecuador has declared a state of emergency in eight provinces to combat gang violence related to drug trafficking, including deploying the military, imposing curfews, and receiving support from the United States, all aimed at reducing serious internal unrest. These measures follow a rise in crime rates, with the murder rate reaching 51 crimes per 100,000 people last year, and the country becoming a major hub for cocaine trafficking connected to Colombian and Mexican cartels. The new security campaign involves increased military and security measures amid intensified U.S. efforts to combat drug smuggling and target Ecuadorian gangs.
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