Armed Forces in Ecuador Request Raw Product Donations to Avoid Potential Terrorist Contamination

The Joint Command of the Armed Forces asked the population this Wednesday that their donations consist of raw products in order to avoid the possibility of “terrorist groups” trying to intoxicate or poison the military.

In a statement they thanked the citizens for their displays of solidarity, who have given them food cooked in the streets in recognition of their work for the country’s security, once the president, Daniel Noboa, decreed that the country is experiencing an “armed conflict.” internal”.

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“We appreciate such a noble gesture for the high level of generosity on the part of citizens nationwide who provide food and drinks for military personnel, which will always be well received,” said the Joint Command.

Likewise, he thanked the contribution of private companies, which comply with the procedure of delivering their donations to the Ministry of Economic and Social Inclusion (Miees), to later distribute to the Armed Forces.

“However, terrorist groups could pose as generous people by contaminating food, in order to minimize permanence and affect personnel so that they cannot carry out military operations,” he warned.

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For this reason, he requested that “if the will exists, unprepared food be delivered” and noted that they understand “that the support, the applause given are samples that accompany and strengthen the fighting morale of the Ecuadorian soldier.”

Ecuador is experiencing relative normality this week after a series of prison riots were recorded last week with hostages already released and the explosion of cars and the kidnapping of police officers.

The most tense point occurred on Tuesday, January 9, with the armed raid on a television station, which ended with 13 detainees.

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These events, attributed to criminal gangs, occurred when the Noboa Government was preparing to move forward with its plan to regain control of Ecuadorian prisons, many of them internally dominated by organized crime groups, allegedly behind the prison massacres that have occurred. left more than 450 prisoners murdered since 2020.

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2024-01-17 21:08:30
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