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Armed gangs, prison breaks and on-air hostages: how Ecuador was plunged into crisis
The Explainer Gangs launch deadly revenge after president declares state of emergency following escape of feared drug boss from prison
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Ecuador tips toward chaos amid prison breaks, armed TV takeover
Speed Read New President Daniel Noboa authorized the military to 'neutralize' powerful drug-linked gangs after they unleashed violence and terror across Ecuador
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Ecuador banana empire scion Daniel Noboa wins presidency amid surge in drug-related violence
Speed Read Noboa, 35, now has just 18 months to solve Ecuador's soaring drug trafficking violence problem
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What next for Ecuador after Fernando Villavicencio assassination?
feature The killing of a candidate ahead of this week’s elections follows years of crime and a rapidly increasing drugs trade
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Ecuador prison massacre: the gang war for power behind bars
feature More than 100 inmates killed in most deadly jail riot in the South American nation‘s history ’
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‘Extinct’ tortoise found on Galapagos Island
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
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The countries hit by major protests in 2019
In Depth Millions have taken to the streets across the globe this year demanding change
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What is happening in Ecuador?
In Depth Sixth day of protests over fuel subsidy cuts prompts government to flee Quito
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Ecuador cuts Julian Assange’s internet access after ‘interference’
Speed Read Wikileaks founder breached 2017 agreement not to meddle in other countries’s affairs, says embassy
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Assange loses initial bid to overturn UK arrest warrant
Speed Read WikiLeaks founder's legal team to present fresh arguments to court next week
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Julian Assange granted Ecuadorian citizenship
Speed Read Revelation comes amid diplomatic standoff with Britain
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Ecuador earthquake death toll rises to 272
Speed Read 'Everybody in my neighbourhood was screaming, saying it was going to be the end of the world'
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Why are American teams dominating the World Cup?
In Depth New World sides have won 11 of 14 games against sides from other continents
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Witch doctor curses Ronaldo, Germany tipped to win World Cup
In Depth World Cup whispers: Ghanaian puts hex on Portgual superstar, England passport numbers leaked
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