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Ecuador is under a state of emergency amid a surge in gang violence.
Earlier this week, the country's military said it seized about twenty tonnes of cocaine - the biggest haul yet - as the government declares war on organised crime cartels.
BBC News Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at how the country got to this point.
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Earlier this week, the country's military said it seized about twenty tonnes of cocaine - the biggest haul yet - as the government declares war on organised crime cartels.
BBC News Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at how the country got to this point.
Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog
For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news
#Ecuador #Quito #BBCNews
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