As Ecuador is rocked by a major security crisis, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is urging French nationals to take precautions. “ French people planning a trip to Ecuador in the coming days are invited to postpone their plans if possible “, has indicated the Quai d’Orsay by press release. France also asks its nationals to adopt “ the greatest caution » and of “carefully follow the evolution of the situation, referring to the instructions of the French Embassy in Quito ».
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In recent days, Ecuador has been facing an upsurge in violence against a backdrop of drug trafficking. President Daniel Noboa declared a state of emergency, ordering the “ neutralization » of criminal groups, of which he provided an exhaustive list, reports The world. Additionally, the leader said the Latin American country was in a state of “ internal armed conflict “. This is a serious setback for the president of Ecuador, who promised to restore security during his inauguration last November.
An avalanche of violence
The first trigger for this crisis occurred on Sunday. The leader of a gang of around 8,000 men, Adolfo Macias, escaped from Guayaquil prison where he was serving a 34-year sentence for organized crime, drug trafficking and murder…
2024-01-11 08:15:30
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