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Added on the 10/01/2024 01:10:42 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Images of soldiers patrolling the streets of Ecuador's capital, Quito, on armored vehicles after President Daniel Noboa declared a state of emergency. The small South American country has been plunged into crisis after years of growing control by transnational cartels that use its ports to ship cocaine to the United States and Europe. IMAGES
General Laura Richardson, commander of the US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), arrives at the Carondelet Palace in Quito, Ecuador. A US government delegation, led by Special Presidential Advisor for the Americas to Joe Biden's administration, Christopher Dodd, is beginning a three-day visit to discuss plans for security cooperation between the two countries. IMAGES
Ecuador's military continues search operations as the country was declared under a "state of emergency" following an escalation of gang violence, since the prison escape of one of the country's most powerful narco bosses. IMAGES
Bogota, May 4 (EFE).- Colombian migrants supported by Ecuadorian activists held a protest Tuesday outside the Colombian Embassy in Quito, to join the demonstrations taking place in their countries of origin against police violence. (Camera: JUAN FRANCISCO CHÁVEZ).SHOT LIST: PROTESTERS OUTSIDE THE COLOMBIAN EMBASSY IN QUITO, ECUADOR.
Quito, Mar 28 (EFE).- The Catholic Church of Ecuador suspended processions Sunday and seeks to keep religious activities restricted during Holy Week.Holy Week in Ecuador will have to comply with the restrictions imposed by health authorities to avoid contagion.(Camera: JOSÉ JÁCOME)SHOT LIST: PALM SUNDAY CELEBRATIONS AMID CORONAVIRUS RESTRICTIONS IN QUITO, ECUADOR.