As the ongoing crime wave in Ecuador shows no signs of abating, Annette Idler, Associate Professor in Global Security and Director of the Minerva Global Security Programme, says the problem cannot be solved by Ecuador alone; there needs to be a regional approach with investment in development, sustainability and building capacity across multiple countries.

Dr Annette Idler was interviewed by Sky News about the security crisis in Ecuador, commenting on the recent prison escape of the leader of the notorious Los Choneros gang.