# Police fight gangs, guns and corruption in Ecuadors war on drugs

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Podcast: [Today Magz](https://stenobird.com/podcast/today-magz-7485026)
Published: 2026-07-30T10:55:02+00:00
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Ecuador is locked in an existential war on drugs, where heavily armed police units and military forces are directly confronting powerful transnational cartels, entrenched public corruption, and unprecedented street violence. Watch this frontline reporting to see how security forces navigate localized turf wars and the internal corruption sabotaging their missions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-magz--6737390/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to stay updates news everyday.

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