Ecuador President Daniel Noboa said the country is “at war” with more than 20 different gangs after a violent uprising and prison rebellion. What Happened: The gangs are holding more than 100 prison guards hostage after taking control of prisons, as well as a TV station broadcast, according to a report from Reuters. One of Ecuador’s most powerful gang leaders, Adolfo Macias of the Los Choneros gang, escaped from prison over the weekend, escalating the unrest and violence. Noboa declared a 60-day state of emergency as the country tries to grapple with the situation. Colombian Prisoners, U.S. He…
