1/13-1/19 News Roundup

In Ecuador, a prosecutor investigating a gang attack on a television studio was shot dead in a brazen attack. The prosecutor, Wilson Toainga, was targeted while driving in the city of Guayaquil, raising concerns about the safety of law enforcement officials. Aljazeera

In Ecuador, authorities successfully freed dozens of hostages who were held captive by narco-drug gangs in a prison. The rescue operation occurred amidst a war between authorities and criminal organizations seeking to exert control over the prison system. The hostages, including guards and inmates' relatives, were released unharmed following negotiations between the government and the gangs. CBS News

Argentina has expelled the family members of Adolfo Macias, a notorious gang boss from Ecuador, citing concerns over organized crime. Macias, known as "El Popeye," was arrested in Argentina for extradition to Ecuador, where he faces charges related to drug trafficking and organized crime. BBC News

Soldiers conducted a raid on a prison in Ecuador following the murder of a prosecutor, resulting in the arrest of two individuals suspected of involvement in the killing. The prosecutor, Wilson Toainga, was shot dead in a targeted attack, raising concerns about the safety of law enforcement officials in the country. Aljazeera

A criminal gang in Haiti has released a doctor who was kidnapped earlier, demanding a ransom for his release. The doctor, identified as Dr. Cyprien Emile, was abducted while traveling in the capital, Port-au-Prince. teleSUR

Ecuador's President has declared a crackdown on gangs responsible for a week of violence, stating "we are at war." The move follows a surge in violence, including shootings and protests, attributed to criminal gangs. The Guardian

The mother of a woman murdered by an alleged MS-13 gang member is blaming Biden administration officials for her daughter's death. She argues that lax immigration policies allowed the suspect, who had previously been deported, to reenter the United States illegally. Fox News