Ecuadorians head to polls to toughen fight against gangs behind wave of violence

Approximately 13 million voters are participating in the election. President Daniel Noboa, who took office last November as the youngest president in Ecuador's history, has declared war on over 20 criminal gangs and implemented measures such as a state of emergency and controversial raids on embassies to address the issue. The articles mention that among the 11 questions posed to voters are proposals to deploy the army in the fight against gangs, loosen obstacles to extradition of accused criminals, and lengthen prison sentences for convicted drug traffickers.