Ecuador Battles Drug Gangs Amid High Murder Rates and Corruption
Police in Durán confront rampant drug crime and internal corruption as Ecuador remains a major cocaine source for Europe and the US.
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Police in Durán confront rampant drug crime and internal corruption as Ecuador remains a major cocaine source for Europe and the US.
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EU ambassadors reached a political agreement on a new sanctions package targeting Russia’s energy, financial, crypto, and trade sectors, with exemptions granted to Greece and Bulgaria blocking certain measures.
France 24 English | Jul 23, 2026, 9:17 AM
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Massive wildfires in southern France have forced thousands to leave their homes as firefighters work to contain the blazes amid extreme heat.
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