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Families can once again walk the streets of Ecuador's Esmeraldas after the city's governor cracked down hard on the criminal gangs that once terrorised it. Pictured: Two women pose for photos with Ecuadorian soldiers patrolling the beach, February 11

From no-go zone to tourist hotspot in four weeks – after government decided to go to war on gangs: Families can again walk the streets in Ecuador's Esmeraldas – where bodies hanged from bridges – after governor gets tough on crime

Families can once again walk the streets of Ecuador’s Esmeraldas after the city’s…
Ecuador's war on gangs saw hundreds of soldiers storm a prison and handcuff inmates in their underwear on Thursday (pictured), taking back control of the Litoral Penitentiary complex following the escape of the country's most wanted crime boss

Ecuador's war on gangs sees hundreds of soldiers swarm prison and handcuff inmates in their underwear as they take back control of the jail following crime boss escape

Ecuador’s war on gangs saw hundreds of soldiers storm a prison and…
Dock workers run for their lives as armed cartel members descend on the port in Esmeraldas fishing district in one of the many instances of gang violence in Ecuador that has seen every-day civilians caught up in turf wars between several groups vying for control

Inside Ecuador's most brutal gangs: How three bloodthirsty mobs – including one with links to a Mexican cannibal cartel – are battling for control in spiralling turf wars from beheadings to gun massacres

A British millionaire and former diplomat was rescued on Wednesday after he…