President Daniel Noboa vowed to "restore peace" when he came into power in November and has now taken a drastic step in the face of rising violence.

By: AHSAN MUMTAZ

This move makes them military targets, allowing the armed forces to carry out operations to neutralize them.

– This has been a growing problem in Ecuador in recent years, and the attack on the TV station was seen as a tipping point.

– The port city where the attack took place is now under a curfew and other restrictions.