How Ecuador Became the Most Dangerous Country in South America

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In just a matter of years, Ecuador has gone from one of the Latin America's most peaceful countries to one of the most dangerous, with a homicide rating increasing by more than 300%. In this video, we explain what's going on in Ecuador, how things got so bad, and whether things are set to change.

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