Ecuador imposes 10-day curfew in five provinces to dismantle criminal gangs

Ecuador's Defense Minister announced a ten-day curfew across five provinces as part of a Security Block operation targeting criminal gang leaders and their logistics. The measure escalates the government's crackdown on organized crime, which has been a persistent security challenge. The effectiveness and broader implications for public safety and state capacity remain uncertain.

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