Washington is concerned about the unprecedented security crisis in Ecuador, marked Tuesday by a spectacular hostage-taking live on a television set in the southwest of the country.
The US State Department said on Tuesday it was “extremely concerned” by the violence in Ecuador, which is experiencing an unprecedented security crisis, marked by a spectacular hostage-taking live on a TV set.
“We are extremely concerned about today’s violence and the hostage taking in Ecuador,” said the head of US diplomacy for Latin America, Brian Nichols, on X (formerly Twitter).
“We are in close contact with the president”
The United States “condemns these brazen attacks,” said a State Department spokesperson.
“We are in close contact with President (Daniel) Noboa and the Ecuadorian government and we stand ready to provide assistance,” added this source.
The President of Ecuador Daniel Noboa declared his country in a state of “internal armed conflict” and on Tuesday ordered the “neutralization” of criminal groups involved in drug trafficking.
The Ecuadorian armed forces and national police were mobilized “to guarantee sovereignty and national integrity against organized crime, terrorist organizations and non-state belligerents”, according to a decree signed in the afternoon.
2024-01-10 02:35:47
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