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Emergency Measures

What is driving the surge in violence that prompted Ecuador's emergency declaration?

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has declared a 60-day state of emergency across 10 provinces and several municipalities as authorities struggle to contain a worsening wave of violence linked to organized crime, drug trafficking, kidnappings, extortion, and gang-related killings.

17 Jun 2026-11:42
Norway eyes emergency fuel strategy amid market volatility

17 Apr 2026-15:09
S. Korea confirms first African swine fever case in 2 months

South Korea on Saturday confirmed its first case of African swine fever (ASF) in nearly two months, leading authorities to cull thousands of pigs and impose movement restrictions to stop the virus from spreading.

17 Jan 2026-09:02
EU agrees windfall tax on energy firms

30 Sep 2022-15:21