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A new wave of violence sweeps across Ecuador after a gang leader's apparent escape from prison

Ecuador has been rocked by a series of attacks after the government imposed a state of emergency in the wake of the apparent escape of a powerful gang leader from prison

The Independent UK

Ecuador Gangsters Hold Police Hostage In Crisis For New President

Ecuador's new president grappled Tuesday with a security nightmare as gangsters held four police officers hostage after he declared a state of emergency in response to a drug kingpin's escape from prison.

International Business Times

Ecuador declares state of emergency after drug lord escapes from prison

Adolfo Macias (alias 'Fito') is leader of one of Ecuador's most notorious gangs

Evening Standard

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Ecuador declares emergency as drug-gang kingpin vanishes from prison

Huge manhunt under way after Adolfo Macías of Los Choneros disappears from cell and guards taken hostage amid prison riots

The Guardian - US

Ecuador declares state of emergency after narco boss escapes prison

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa on Monday declared a country-wide state of emergency, including the prison system, after an "extremely dangerous" narco boss escaped from his maximum security cell and unrest erupted at several penitentiaries.

France 24

Ecuadorian Drug Cartel Los Choneros' Leader Disappears From Prison

Macias was sentenced to 34 years of prison in 2011 for several crimes including drug trafficking and murder.

Latin Times

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa To Hold Referendum On Imposing Tighter Security

The 36-year-old president, who took over the office in November last year, said in a televised message that the court now had 20 days to respond to his letter.

Latin Times

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Ecuador Launches Investigation Into Businessman Colin Armstrong's Abduction

The 78-year-old agricultural businessman was kidnapped over the weekend, but police rescued him on Tuesday.

Latin Times

Ecuador Approves Tax Amnesty Aimed At Coaxing Delinquent Taxpayers To Settle Bills, Introducing New Incentives

The tax reform is expected to generate over $830 million, which could help revitalize the economy of Ecuador.

Latin Times

Ecuador Detains 29 People Including Judicial Chief As Part Of Drug Trafficking Investigation

The detention took place after the judiciary council, alongside the houses of judges, prosecutors and police officers, were raided on Thursday morning by 900 prosecutors and police officers.

Latin Times

Rancor Soars Between Ecuador VP, President Just A Week Into Office

Ecuador's new president and vice president have been in office less than a week -- but it's already clear no love is lost between them.

International Business Times

Ecuador's newly sworn-in president repeals guidelines allowing people to carry limited drug amounts

Ecuador President Daniel Noboa — less than 48 hours into his term — has repealed controversial guidelines that eliminated penalties for people found carrying illegal drugs under certain amounts

The Independent UK

Daniel Noboa Sworn In as Ecuador's President, Vowing to Restore Peace

The banana-empire heir will serve only 18 months, the rest of Lasso's term.

Latin Times

Morning Digest | Uttarkashi tunnel rescue delayed as drill machine hits hurdle, clashes in Dublin after three children injured in suspected stabbing, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 24, 2023

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International Business Times

Ecuador's Youngest-ever President Daniel Noboa Takes Office

Ecuador's new president, the 35-year-old millionaire heir to a business empire, Daniel Noboa, took office Thursday as the leader of a country gripped by a bloody drug war.

Foreign Policy

What Ecuador’s New President Needs from Washington—And Fast

The country’s youngest-ever leader has less than 18 months to govern before the next election.

Evening Standard

Who is Daniel Noboa? President declares state of emergency in Ecuador

Mr Noboa has ordered the army to 'neutralise' the country's drug gangs

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Israeli occupation of Gaza would be big mistake, says Joe Biden

US president says Hamas must be eliminated but there should be a path to a Palestinian state. Plus, examples of Jewish-Arab solidarity offer hope in Israel

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Evening Standard

Daniel Noboa: Businessman, 35, elected Ecuador’s youngest president

The incoming president has promised to ‘return peace to the country’ amid rampant drug-trafficking-related violence

WEKU

Daniel Noboa, heir to banana fortune, wins Ecuador's presidential runoff election

Inexperienced politician Daniel Noboa won Ecuador's presidential runoff election Sunday held amid unprecedented violence that even claimed the life of a candidate.

The Times of India

Millennial banana heir Daniel Noboa wins Ecuador presidential vote

A 35-year-old business leader from a wealthy fruit-exporting dynasty, Daniel Noboa, will be Ecuador’s next president after winning Sunday’s election pledging to restore order to a nation torn by violence.

The Guardian - UK

Banana fortune heir Daniel Noboa wins Ecuador presidential election

Luisa González, handpicked by Rafael Correa as successor, loses to 35-year-old who promises tough line on violent crime and cocaine trafficking

France 24

Daniel Noboa, heir to banana dynasty, wins Ecuador's presidential election

Daniel Noboa, an inexperienced politician and an heir to a fortune built on the banana trade, won Ecuador’s presidential runoff election Sunday held amid unprecedented violence that even claimed the life of a candidate.

The Independent UK

Ecuadorians electing new president, choosing between an heir to a banana empire and an attorney

Frightened by unprecedented violence on the streets and within prisons, Ecuadorians have a universal demand for their next president — safety

The Guardian - US

‘People are dying in the street’: Ecuador election overshadowed by violent crime

The country goes to the polls this weekend after a campaign marked by bloodshed and the assassination of a candidate

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