Inside Ecuador's Drug War: A Gang Leader Speaks on Violence and Corruption

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BBC journalist Orla Guerin conducted a rare interview with a gang leader at the center of Ecuador's escalating drug crisis. The gang leader spoke candidly about the role of violence and narcotics in his organization's operations. He also revealed details about how criminal gangs have infiltrated Ecuador's police force. Ecuador has been gripped by surging cartel-linked violence in recent years, making it one of Latin America's most troubled security hotspots.

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