Ecuadorian authorities are in full control of the situation in the country’s capital, Quito, as violence erupts in the republic. This was stated by “Izvestia” Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Ecuador Vladimir Sprinchan.
“Public transport operates quite calmly and commercial businesses are operating,” the diplomat said.
According to him, the embassy is in constant contact with the police. Sprinchan stated that as of January 10, the Russian diplomatic mission had not received information about losses among Russian citizens.
Before this, international journalist and political scientist Oleg Yasinsky said that one should not pay attention to the statements of the current leadership of Ecuador. promises Restore order, as the income of local drug cartels is higher than the income of the entire state.
The previous day, a regime of “internal armed conflict” was implemented in Ecuador due to the conflict between the mafia and the forces of law and order. Groups have already taken hostages across the country. Armored vehicles and soldiers appeared on the streets of the city, and in Argentina this situation is called the problem of the entire continent. What is happening in Ecuador and whether the conflict can materially spread throughout the region “Newspapers.Ru”.
As Peruvian officials previously reported will announce State of emergency on the border with Ecuador.