Ecuadorians are facing an internal armed conflict that requires the responsibility of all.

The Armed Forces and the National Police, as official institutions, report on events, actions, arrests and seizures on their social networks. Serious media have hired journalistic teams that work on reporting and verifying data, so that the disinformation that is generated does not contribute to chaos, panic and ultimately affect the citizens.

In times of crisis like the one Ecuador is experiencing, it must be clear that terrorism resorts to psychological operations to maintain fear and reduce the ability to act. How to fight against it? On the part of the authorities, the provision of clear and permanent information.

President Daniel Noboa visited the facilities of TC Televisión in Guayaquil

From our side, the media have a duty to bring confirmed, verified, conflicting news. As of this magazine, that commitment has been maintained for 102 years.

As citizens, we must all unapologetically participate in the fight against disinformation when we are living through an internal armed conflict. Fake news ends when it is not replicated; Before sharing information, video or audio from any social network with your friends and family, check its origin, date and whether it comes from an official account or trusted media.

What to do when you face fear?

Internal armed conflict

Ecuador must be united in the fight against organized crime, against terrorism. The Government bravely leads the actions carried out by the Armed Forces and the National Police. In this struggle, they have the support of citizens who are already tired of violence, of the lack of peace.

Contributing to what would appear to be the simplest is an important contribution. By not giving space to misinformation by spreading rumors or incorrect information, panic is avoided and the power of those who tried to take over Ecuador by sowing terror is reduced. (OR)