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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    What’s driving the violence in Ecuador?

    Criminal gangs have wreaked havoc throughout Ecuador this week. It escalated on Sunday when notorious gang leader Adolfo “Fito” Macías escaped from prison.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jan 10, 2024 • 1 min read

    Criminal gangs have wreaked havoc throughout Ecuador this week. It escalated on Sunday when notorious gang leader Adolfo “Fito” Macías escaped from prison.

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    The full episode

    1 of 5
    With new director, expect more live events from Geffen Playhouse
    1. 0:00What’s driving the violence in Ecuador?You’re reading this
    2. 8:50How will Newsom close California’s budget deficit?
    3. 16:36‘South Park’ lawyer Kevin Morris is bankrolling Hunter Biden
    4. 25:56Can Geffen Playhouse attract younger audiences with immersive events?
    5. 41:20What’s in the SAG-AFTRA, Replica AI deal?
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