Ecuador has been in turmoil following the disappearance of two gang leaders, leading to prison riots, police kidnappings, and violence in cities. The president has authorized the military to confront the powerful gangs responsible for the unrest. The country is on edge, with fear gripping the population and a state of emergency declared. The military has been given the mandate to target the terrorist groups behind the violence. The situation has been exacerbated by the proliferation of gangs and drug-related violence in recent years. The government's actions have been deemed necessary by some, but there is uncertainty about the future.