Unrest erupts in Ecuador after a notorious gang leader known as Vito escapes from prison.
Prison riots ensued, then developed into more widespread violence across the country, committed by gang-like criminal gangs.
Gunmen attacked a television studio and threatened employees, making headlines on Tuesday.
Now Peru has closed its borders with Ecuador.
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The official currency of Ecuador is the US dollar, and dollarization was implemented in 2000. High interest rates in the United States have affected the country’s economy, but not in a very positive way! Although this was not the cause of the unrest, it did not help.
Galapagos is part of Ecuador