ECUADOR NARCOTERROR: STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED

Ecuador's President Noboa announced a 60-day state of emergency as violence escalated with prison riots and a wave of attacks by criminal groups across the country.

The chaos began with prison takeovers, hostages, execution of guards, and an escape by notorious gang leader, Jose Adolfo Macias, alias Fito.

Then unrest spilled onto the streets: Explosive attacks and vehicle arson in multiple cities, and the takeover of a TV station.

Curfews are in place for most of the country.

Sources: EL PAÍS English, Al Jazeera