Inside Ecuador's battle against drug gangs
Inside Ecuador's battle against drug gangs  
Podcast: On Point | Podcast
Published On: Thu Jan 18 2024
Description: There’s been a major surge in gang violence in Ecuador, fueled by the transnational cocaine trade. Now, Ecuador's government is fighting back by sending in the military.
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