Ecuador has introduced a state of emergency, including a night-time curfew, after the escape from prison of a notorious drung gang boss.
It is the second time Adolfo Macias – also known as Fito – has escaped.
The leader of Los Choneros gang, who was servicng a 34-year sentence for drug trafficking and murder, was reported missing from his cell on Sunday, just before he was due to be transferred to a maximum security facility in the city of Guayaquil.
President Daniel Noboa announced the 60-day state of emergency, which will allow the authorities to suspend citizens’ rights and send the military into prisons.
In an update to its travel advice, the Foreign Office said: “On 8 January 2024, the President declared a 60-day state of emergency (SOE) following various prison riots, leading to increased crime activity nationwide.
“This new SOE includes a daily curfew from 2300 to 0500.
“Exceptions to the curfew include passengers travelling to/from airports who will need to show their passports or ID and their relevant boarding pass or flight booking.”
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It is the second time Adolfo Macias – also known as Fito – has escaped.
The leader of Los Choneros gang, who was servicng a 34-year sentence for drug trafficking and murder, was reported missing from his cell on Sunday, just before he was due to be transferred to a maximum security facility in the city of Guayaquil.
President Daniel Noboa announced the 60-day state of emergency, which will allow the authorities to suspend citizens’ rights and send the military into prisons.
In an update to its travel advice, the Foreign Office said: “On 8 January 2024, the President declared a 60-day state of emergency (SOE) following various prison riots, leading to increased crime activity nationwide.
“This new SOE includes a daily curfew from 2300 to 0500.
“Exceptions to the curfew include passengers travelling to/from airports who will need to show their passports or ID and their relevant boarding pass or flight booking.”
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