Gunmen took over an Ecuadorian television station during a live broadcast, leading to chaos and a state of armed conflict being declared.
The incident followed the escape of a convicted gang leader from prison, with alleged involvement of powerful gangs in the attack.
Multiple coordinated attacks, including car explosions and kidnappings, have occurred, raising concerns about escalating violence and gang influence. (Trending: Clintons Scramble To Delete Embarrassing Photo, But Were Too Slow)
Over several days, many attacks took place, “including about 30 car explosions and the kidnapping of seven police officers.”
“Riots have also broken out at several prisons, with reports that dozens of guards have been held by armed men,” the report continued.
The country’s crackdown on government officials linked to drug trafficking has contributed to increased chaos, as Ecuador has become a crucial cocaine transit point.
Rep. Dan Crenshaw highlighted the escalating cartel takeover and expressed concern about the growing power and danger of cartels and drug traffickers in the country.
Rep. Dan Crenshaw said, “Right now Ecuador is experiencing an all-out cartel takeover. They’re executing hostages, taking over prisons, and stormed a news station on live TV.”
“I used to live in Ecuador. My dad took an oil job there for a year and half while I was in middle school. Nothing like this was happening. Over the past 20 years cartels and drug traffickers have become far too powerful and more dangerous than ever,” warned the lawmaker.
This is what awaits U.S. if things won’t change.
A gang broke into Ecuadorian TV station and kidnapped everyone live:
— I Meme Therefore I Am 🇺🇸 (@ImMeme0) January 9, 2024
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