Ecuador's Noboa imposes curfew in four provinces amid crime fight

Adrian Bogdan

March 3 (UPI) -- Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa announced a nightly curfew in four provinces from March 15 to 31 as part of a new phase of military and police operations against organized crime, including joint efforts with the United States. Speaking at the Police Academy in Quito during a ceremony for 328 newly commissioned police sub-lieutenants, Noboa said the measure aims to protect communities affected by drug trafficking, illegal mining and gang violence. Interior Minister John

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