Coverage dated October 18, 2021

Ecuador's president decrees state of emergency over crime

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QUITO, Ecuador (AP) -- President Guillermo Lasso decreed a state of emergency Monday to confront drug trafficking and other crimes in Ecuador, saying the

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Ecuador's president decrees state of emergency over crime (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Oct 18, 2021
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QUITO, Ecuador (AP) -- President Guillermo Lasso decreed a state of emergency Monday to confront drug trafficking and other crimes in Ecuador, saying the
France 24
Ecuador president declares state of emergency over drug violence (opens France 24)
Published Oct 18, 2021
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Ecuador president declares state of emergency over drug violence
Deutsche Welle
Ecuador declares state of emergency over crime wave | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Oct 18, 2021
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The South American country is grappling with a surge in violent crime and deadly prison riots. The government has pointed to drug trafficking and consumption as the underlying problem.
New York Times
Ecuador’s President Declares State of Emergency to Battle Crime (opens New York Times)
Published Oct 18, 2021
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Guillermo Lasso said the military and the police would patrol the streets to provide security to confront drug trafficking and other crimes.
The Guardian
Ecuador’s president declares state of emergency over drug trafficking (opens The Guardian)
Published Oct 18, 2021
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President Guillermo Lasso’s declaration gives authorities the power to restrict the freedom of movement and association

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