What’s driving the violence in Ecuador?

Jan. 10, 2024 International

Criminal gangs have wreaked havoc throughout Ecuador this week. It escalated on Sunday when notorious gang leader Adolfo “Fito” Macías escaped from prison.

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Credits

Guest:

Carolina Jiménez Sandoval - president of the Washington Office on Latin America

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Nihar Patel, Zeke Reed

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