Crisis in Ecuador: Gunmen Threaten Broadcasting Station Employees

2024-01-09 23:46:11
Gunmen with guns are breaking into an Ecuadorian broadcasting station and threatening employees. /Archyde.com News1

In Ecuador, South America, where security has recently become unstable, an incident occurred where gunmen entered a live broadcasting station.

According to foreign media reports such as CNN on the 9th (local time), regarding 10 armed men broke into a broadcasting station in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Armed men with their faces covered with bandanas and masks stormed into the studio where the news was being broadcast live and pointed guns at the broadcaster and staff, who sat on the floor with frightened expressions.

The gunmen had not only guns but also grenades, and someone might be heard urgently shouting, “Don’t shoot!” from the scene. This scene was broadcast live.

Ecuadorian police responded to the scene and announced that they had arrested all 13 assailants who broke into the broadcasting station.

Gunmen with guns entered a broadcasting station in Ecuador and are threatening employees. /Archyde.com News1

Immediately following the incident, Ecuadorian President Daniel Novoa authorized the Ecuadorian military to neutralize criminal forces and instructed them to carry out related operations.

The Ecuadorian government declared a national emergency on the 7th following the leader of the Los Choneros gang, the country’s largest criminal group, escaped from prison. As a result, violence and unrest led by gang members continue. In the early morning of this day, an explosion presumed to be a terrorist attack occurred in front of the Supreme Court Chief Justice’s home.

Meanwhile, Ecuadorian President Novoa has taken a hard line once morest criminal groups following winning the presidential election with a pledge to eradicate crime.

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