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Ecuador's President Declares War on Drug Gangs After Deadly Attack

4/20/2025

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Ecuador's president has launched a fierce battle against drug gangs following a shocking attack at a cockfight that claimed 12 lives and injured many more. Armed criminals in military attire unleashed chaos in La Valencia. Authorities have apprehended four suspects tied to the notorious "Los R7" gang, seizing weapons and crucial evidence as the nation grapples with rising cartel violence.

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Ecuador's president has launched a fierce battle against drug gangs following a shocking attack at a cockfight that claimed 12 lives and injured many more. Armed criminals in military attire unleashed chaos in La Valencia. Authorities have apprehended four suspects tied to the notorious "Los R7" gang, seizing weapons and crucial evidence as the nation grapples with rising cartel violence.