1,534 members of criminal gangs have been arrested in Ecuador since the state of "internal armed conflict" was declared. In addition, 11 policemen held by armed individuals were released, 575 firearms and 478 improvised explosive devices, as well as 5.6 tons of narcotics were confiscated.

In Ecuador, after the leader of the "Los Choneros" narco-terrorist group, Adolfo Macias, nicknamed Fito, escaped from prison in Guayaquil, armed riots began in the country - members of the gang set fire to cars and buses, there were explosions in Guayaquil. Many security forces personnel were abducted. - What is happening in Ecuador?