The Wire - January 9, 2024

RR The Wire 2230Z January 09, 2024 PRECEDENCE: ROUTINE RR DTG: 223009Z JAN 24 ICOD: 213009Z JAN 24 CONTROLS: Public Release QQQQ BLUF: CIVIL CONFLICT BEGINS IN ECUADOR. SECDEF AUSTIN CONTINUES HOSPITALIZATION. -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- South America: In Ecuador, President Noboa has declared a national state of emergency following cartel hostilities. Fighting broke out this morning following reports that the leader of the Los Choneros cartel, Adolfo Macías Vil...