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Ecuador's growing cocaine trade and increase in drug activity causing unrest. Recent chaos in Ecuador as gang leader escapes prison. Concerns about Ecuador becoming a narco state. Exploring violence and organized crime related to drug trafficking in Ecuador and Europe.
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- Ecuador's strategic location has made it a major hub for cocaine trafficking, with rising demand in Europe fueling the surge in drug trafficking.
- Weak political leadership and corruption have allowed gangs to flourish in Ecuador, requiring strong anti-crime measures and cutting ties between criminal actors and state officials.
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Escalating Cocaine Trade and Its Impact
The podcast episode explores the escalating cocaine trade in Ecuador and its impact on both Europe and the United States. The increasing amounts of cocaine reaching European ports, particularly the port of Antwerp, are flooding the streets of Europe. This surge in drug trafficking has also led to a rise in violence, causing Ecuadorians to flee to the United States. The situation in Ecuador is dire, as drug gangs fight for control over ports, streets, and prisons, leading to concerns about the country becoming a narco state.
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