The president of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, was assured yesterday by Duran that the gangs’ hours, which are mainly involved in drug trafficking, are “numbered” in the country. Despite the authorities’ extensive operations against them, the country continues to be plagued by a wave of violence. As of yesterday, some 1,100 police and military uniforms have been deployed to high-crime areas in Duran, very close to the major port of Guayaquil (southwest), at the epicenter of the wave of violence; they are searching homes and streets. “Don’t be surprised if something drastic happens, just be prepared that the mafia’s time is numbered,” Mr Noboa told reporters at the scene. The president arrived in an armored car, accompanied by heavily armed military and wearing a bulletproof vest and helmet. “We will not allow them to continue playing with the lives of the people of Duran. It is done. Today, we are here to face them once and for all,” Mr. Noboa explained. In January the young president, son of a tycoon, announced the […]
Source: News Beast
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