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Episode: Violence in Ecuador
Description: Ecuador declared a state of emergency amid a surge of violence after masked gunmen broke into a TV station and imprisoned gang leader Adolfo Macias escaped prison. Over 30 prison breaks occurred as Macias and another leader fled, with 100+ guards held hostage. The president authorized military patrols and designated drug gangs as terrorists during 60 days of curfew. Explosions, looting and attacks followed across Ecuador, marking a peak in violence likely tied to the government's plan for new high-security prisons. At least 8 have died as residents hurried for safety with shops and offices closed. Ecuador must control prisons and protect officials...