Ecuador President Daniel Noboa said that his country was “at war” with drug gangs who are holding more than 130 prison guards and other staff hostage, amid a dramatic surge in violence that saw gunmen briefly take over a TV live broadcast and explosions in multiple cities. Noboa named 22 gangs as terrorist organizations, making them official military targets.    The president took power in November and pledged to tackle a growing security problem caused by a rise in drug-trafficking gangs transporting cocaine through Ecuador.   🔗 Head to our link in bio for the latest.   #Reuters #Ecuador #crime #gangs #war #DanielNoboa #TC #TCTV #hostages