Ecuador announced it will impose curfews in its two largest cities — Quito and Guayaquil — starting in May, as the government struggles to contain spiraling violence linked to drug trafficking. The decree underscores the severity of the security crisis gripping the South American nation, which has seen a dramatic surge in cartel-related killings and kidnappings in recent years.
Walter Murrow
April 21, 2026
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