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Masked Gunmen Storm Ecuadorian TV Station During Live Broadcast, President Declares Internal Armed Conflict

GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador – Masked men armed with guns and explosives stormed the set of a public television channel in Ecuador during a live broadcast on Tuesday. The incident prompted President Daniel Noboa to declare a state of emergency, citing an “internal armed conflict” in the country. The armed men broke into the TC Television network in the port city of Guayaquil during a live news program, threatening station personnel and causing chaos. Some of the …

Ecuadorian TV station attack survivor tells how she feared for her life amid ongoing cartel violence in the country

GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador – Journalist Alina Manrique of TC Television network in Guayaquil, Ecuador, described a harrowing ordeal as an armed gang stormed the TV station’s set during a live news program. The armed men threatened the staff with explosives and gunfire, creating a tense and frightening situation for everyone involved. The incident occurred amid a state of emergency declared by President Daniel Noboa, allowing the military to enter prisons to restore order following the escape …