Ecuador Declares 60-Day State of Exception in Pichincha, Suspends Rights

Ecuador's government declared a 60-day state of exception in Pichincha province, suspending certain rights and enabling special operations, effective September 17. Mobility restrictions apply in Guayas, Manabí, El Oro, and Los Ríos, but not in Quito. This follows a pattern of security crackdowns amid ongoing gang violence, signaling an escalation in government response.