Rising Homicides in Ecuador Linked to Cocaine Trafficking

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The chapter examines the sharp increase in homicides in Ecuador, attributed to the rise in cocaine trafficking passing through the country's ports. It discusses the impact of shifting drug demands on gang activities and violence across Latin America, drawing parallels between anti-gang strategies from El Salvador and adoption in other nations like Ecuador.

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