Ecuador's War Against Gangs | Global News

In the violent heart of Ecuador’s Durán, Captain Jean Carlos Bustamante leads a desperate, corrupt-battled fight against drug-fueled gangs like Los Aguilas, who rule neighborhoods with terror. With seventy percent of cocaine bound for the U.S. and Europe passing through Ecuador, weak borders and a broken justice system let criminals thrive. Despite losing comrades and facing systemic betrayal, Bustamante’s team raids, arrests, and seizes weapons—though many walk free due to corruption. The murder rate has spiked, youth armed and fearless, and while police claim progress, the cycle of violence endures. This is a war of attrition, where hope flickers but the shadow of cartels looms ever larger. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/71033c3d93166d20