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Ecuador's drug war and gang violence
Ecuador is experiencing a significant surge in drug-related crime and gang violence that has created an unprecedented crisis for the country's police force. Criminal organizations have infiltrated various sectors, and corruption poses an additional challenge to law enforcement efforts. BBC journalists embedded with police units and conducted interviews with gang leaders to document the conditions officers face while combating drug trafficking operations.
Key takeaways
- 1.Ecuador's police force is confronting a dramatic increase in gang violence and drug-related criminal activity
- 2.Corruption within institutions has compounded the challenges facing law enforcement
- 3.Criminal organizations have achieved significant infiltration into Ecuadorian society and systems
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