Rising crime and insecurity on Ecuadorian voters’ minds

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Voters in Ecuador will head to the polls for general elections this weekend. The next president will face the enormous task of dismantling well-funded and powerful organized crime groups in the country as well as restoring trust in government and fixing an economy in crisis. The World’s Tibisay Zea reports.

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