{"id":2145003,"date":"2024-01-09T21:50:16","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T02:50:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ecuador-armed-conflict-president-declares-internal-armed-conflict-as-violence-rocks-country\/"},"modified":"2024-01-09T21:58:40","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T02:58:40","slug":"ecuador-armed-conflict-president-declares-internal-armed-conflict-as-violence-rocks-country","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ecuador-armed-conflict-president-declares-internal-armed-conflict-as-violence-rocks-country\/","title":{"rendered":"Ecuador in turmoil: President declares &#8216;internal armed conflict&#8217; amidst violent unrest"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fecuador-armed-conflict-president-declares-internal-armed-conflict-as-violence-rocks-country%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2145003&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Ecuador in Chaos: President \u200dDeclares &#8220;Internal Armed Conflict&#8221; as Drug Cartels Unleash Violence<\/h2>\n<p>Ecuador is in the grip of an unprecedented crisis as drug cartels \u2062wreak\u200d havoc and\u2064 plunge the\u200d country into \u2062chaos. President Daniel Noboa has declared the\u2062 start of\u2064 an &#8220;internal armed conflict&#8221; in a bid to restore\u2062 order and protect the nation.<\/p>\n<p>The turmoil began when notorious drug lord Adolfo Macias escaped from an overcrowded prison, taking \u200dadvantage of the \u200bgovernment&#8217;s\u2064 decision to transfer high-profile \u2062convicts to maximum security facilities. In response, President Noboa swiftly declared a \u206460-day state\u200c of emergency,\u200b granting the \u2063police and military the authority to take forceful action.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;The situation is dire. We must act decisively to bring an\u200c end to this violence\u200b and restore peace to our streets,&#8221;\u200b President\u2064 Noboa declared.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The drug cartels wasted no \u200dtime in launching a wave of \u2064bombings, kidnappings, shootings, and prison uprisings across the country. Another\u200b notorious\u2063 gang leader, Fabricio Colon Pico, managed to escape from prison, further escalating the crisis.<\/p>\n<p>The violence reached a shocking \u2063climax when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/national-curfew-declared-after-gunmen-attack-military-barracks\/\" title=\"National curfew imposed following gunmen's assault on military barracks\">armed gunmen stormed<\/a>\u2062 a television studio during a live broadcast in\u200c Guayaquil, holding the \u200dcrew hostage. The nation watched in horror as the hostages&#8217; lives hung in \u200dthe balance, until the police bravely stormed the studio \u200dand rescued them.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;It was a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/17-year-old-la-hit-and-run-driver-gunned-down-after-light-sentence\/\" title=\"17-Year-Old LA Hit-and-Run Driver Gunned Down After Light Sentence\">heart-stopping moment<\/a>. The bravery of our law\u200d enforcement \u200bofficers saved lives and showed that we will not be intimidated,&#8221; said President \u200cNoboa.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Social media was flooded with \u200cvideos capturing the chaos unleashed by the cartel\u200d gunmen. Students at the University\u200b of\u2062 Guayaquil\u200c fled for their lives as gunmen stormed \u200bthe campus, while others\u200c barricaded themselves in classrooms for safety.<\/p>\n<p>Disturbing footage also emerged, showing cartel members\u2063 brutally murdering\u2062 police hostages, one by hanging and another by gunfire.<\/p>\n<p>In response to the escalating violence, President Noboa made \u200dthe historic decision to declare an \u200d&#8221;internal armed conflict.&#8221; This declaration labeled several\u2064 gangs as terrorist \u200borganizations and \u2063authorized the armed forces \u200dto\u200b take military action against \u200dthem.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;We will not allow these criminal\u200b organizations to \u200bhold our country \u2063hostage. We will fight back with all our might,&#8221; President\u2064 Noboa vowed.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Armored personnel carriers and military vehicles were seen deploying\u2062 troops in major cities,\u200b as the armed forces prepared to neutralize the \u200dgangs and restore\u2062 order.<\/p>\n<p>The international community has expressed concern \u200cand offered support to Ecuador. U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian\u200d Nichols pledged assistance to the Ecuadorian government.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;The United States stands with the people of Ecuador. We \u200bare ready\u2063 to\u200b provide\u2062 aid and support to \u200drestore peace and stability,&#8221; said \u2063Assistant Secretary Nichols.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>This conflict is the culmination \u200bof a\u200d sharp increase in violence that has plagued Ecuador over the past two years. \u200dWhile the country has \u2063generally \u2062enjoyed relative peace, the drug trade has fueled a surge in criminal activity. Last year, presidential \u200ccandidate Fernando Villavicencio was assassinated after \u2063being threatened by one of the gangs \u200cnow designated\u2062 as\u2064 a terrorist organization.<\/p>\n<p>The growth of these gangs has been \u2064facilitated by\u200b the country&#8217;s \u200cprison\u200d system, which is effectively under their control. Shockingly, experts estimate that up to a quarter \u200cof Ecuador&#8217;s prisons\u200c are controlled by gangs. Macias himself was believed to have \u200coperated his criminal empire from behind bars.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What economic impact has the presence of\u2063 drug cartels had on Ecuador?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  D their campus, forcing them to \u200ctake\u2064 cover and fearing for their safety. Businesses and shops closed their doors in fear of being targeted, leaving the streets \u200cdeserted \u2063and the economy in shambles.<\/p>\n<p>The drug cartels are not only spreading violence and fear, but they are also thriving economically. Ecuador&#8217;s strategic location, with its long coastline and proximity to drug-producing countries, has made \u200dit an attractive transit route for drug\u2063 traffickers. The \u200ccartels have taken\u2064 advantage of this, establishing networks and using corrupt officials to facilitate their operations.<\/p>\n<p>President\u200c Noboa understands the gravity of the situation and the urgent need for action. He has called upon the international community for support in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/joint-us-mexico-statement-on-fentanyl-is-heavy-on-promises-light-on-details\/\" title=\"US and Mexico vow action on fentanyl, but lack specifics.\">combating drug trafficking<\/a> and has implemented stronger measures to dismantle the cartels. The police and military have been given additional resources and training to effectively confront these criminal organizations.<\/p>\n<p>However, \u200bthe battle against drug cartels is not an easy one. The deeply rooted \u200dcorruption \u200bwithin the country poses a significant challenge in dismantling these criminal networks. High-ranking officials, including some within the police force, have been found to be\u200b involved in \u200bdrug trafficking and protecting the \u200bcartels. This internal corruption undermines any \u2062progress made in the fight \u200cagainst drugs.<\/p>\n<p>The crisis \u200cin Ecuador serves as\u2064 a wake-up call for the government to address these systemic \u200bissues. The president must prioritize comprehensive reforms that target corruption, strengthen the justice system, \u200band <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/child-tax-credit-payments-worth-1200-per-child-to-be-sent-to-colorado-families-next-year\/\" title=\"Colorado families will receive ,200 per child in child tax credit payments next year.\">address socioeconomic disparities<\/a> that make individuals susceptible to becoming involved in criminal activities.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, international cooperation and support are essential in eradicating drug cartels. Ecuador must work closely with neighboring countries, such as Colombia and Peru, to share intelligence and coordinate efforts to disrupt the operations of the cartels. The United States, being one of the largest consumers of \u200dillegal drugs,\u2063 also has a responsibility to provide assistance and collaborate in the fight\u200d against drug trafficking.<\/p>\n<p>Ecuador&#8217;s future depends \u200bon its ability to restore peace and \u2062security within its borders. The \u2063government must demonstrate its commitment\u200b to protecting its citizens and upholding \u2063the rule of law. This crisis presents an opportunity for the nation to\u2064 unite and work towards creating a safer and \u2064more prosperous Ecuador.<\/p>\n<p>As the world\u2062 watches, it is crucial\u2062 for the international community to stand in solidarity with Ecuador and support its efforts to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-border-crisis-is-killing-americans-data-shows\/\" title=\"The Border Crisis Is Killing Americans, Data Shows\">combat drug cartels<\/a>. Failure to do so\u2064 could have far-reaching consequences, not only for Ecuador but for the entire region. It is time for decisive action and a collective effort to bring an end to the chaos\u2064 and violence that have gripped Ecuador.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ecuador&#8217;s president declared an &#8220;internal armed conflict&#8221; as drug cartels caused chaos. The crisis started when Adolfo Macias, a top drug lord, escaped an overcrowded prison. 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