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Which country's President has declared a state of emergency over drug violence?
A)
Mexico
B)
Colombia
C)
Venezuela
D)
Ecuador

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Ecuador


The President of Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso on October 18, 2021, declared a state of emergency with the rising numbers of drug-related violence in the country. The President has ordered the mobilization of military and police on the streets to curb the problem.

The President of Ecuador in a broadcast speech said, “Starting immediately, our Armed Forces and Police will be felt with force in the streets because we are decreeing a state of emergency throughout the national territory.”

Published On : October 20, 2021
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