Ecuador declares 'internal armed conflict' after series of violent attacks | DW News

Ecuador has been rocked by a series of violent attacks including the abduction of a number of police officers. Security forces are out in force on the streets. The outbreak of violence followed the apparant escape from prison of a drug cartel leader on Sunday. Adolfo Macias, also known as 'Fito,' was serving a 34 year sentence for murder and narcotics trafficking. Ecuadorian president Daniel Noboa says his country is in a state of 'internal armed conflict.' He's ordered the army to take military action against drugs gangs in the country. Chapter 00:00 The outbreak of violence in Ecuador 00:40 Nicole Ris, DW Correspondent #ecuador #danielnoboa Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/dwnews_hangout Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch