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This screen grab of live video from the TC Television network shows a masked, armed person standing over journalists during a live broadcast, in Guayaquil, Ecuador, 9/1/24.

Republic of Ecuador

Video. Ecuador deems drug gangs 'terrorist groups' after live TV attack

Updated: 10/01/2024 - 10:31 GMT+1

The country has been plunged into chaos after its most notorious gang leader and drug lord, Adolfo Macías, escaped from prison on Sunday.

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