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FRONTLINE: Drug War In Ecuador

A still from FRONTLINE’s "Drug War in Ecuador."
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A still from FRONTLINE’s "Drug War in Ecuador."

Premieres Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+

A once peaceful nation now gripped by drug cartels, violence, and a military crackdown. With rare access to gang recruits, police, politicians, and families caught in the crossfire, examining efforts to stem the violence and the human toll.

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FRONTLINE: Drug War In Ecuador

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Credits: Directed by Marcel Mettelsiefen. Produced by Stephen Ellis. Marcel Mettelsiefen. Mayte Carrasco

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