Drug War in Ecuador

54m 23s

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.

Episodes

  • Drug War in Ecuador: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Drug War in Ecuador

    S2025 E14 - 54m 23s

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Extras + Features

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    "2000 Meters to Andriivka" - Preview

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    A stunning portrayal of war in the trenches from the Oscar®-winning team behind 20 Days in Mariupol. With The Associated Press, combat bodycam-footage and powerful moments of reflection, following a Ukrainian platoon trying to liberate a village.

  • "Drug War in Ecuador" - Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    "Drug War in Ecuador" - Preview

    S2025 E14 - 30s

    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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    "The Rise of Germany's New Right" - Preview

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    An investigation into how far-right leaders in Germany have risen to the brink of power. Filmmaker Evan Williams (Germany’s Enemy Within, Germany’s Neo-Nazis & the Far Right) examines the reasons behind the surge in support for the far right's brand of hardline nationalist politics, and the roles of Russia and the U.S.

  • "The Rise of RFK Jr." - Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    "The Rise of RFK Jr." - Preview

    S2025 E12 - 31s

    The dramatic and controversial rise of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. How the scion of a storied dynasty endured tragedy and scandal, broke with the Democratic Party and his family, stoked conspiracy theories, and is reshaping government and public health.

  • "Born Poor" - Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    "Born Poor" - Preview

    S2025 E11 - 30s

    An indelible look at the realities of growing up poor in America. Filmed over 14 years with kids from three families, from adolescents to adults with kids of their own, navigating an economy with more obstacles than opportunities.

  • "Remaking the Middle East: Israel vs. Iran" - Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    "Remaking the Middle East: Israel vs. Iran" - Preview

    S2025 E10 - 31s

    FRONTLINE examines how Israel ended up fighting wars in Gaza and Iran — and the role of the United States. From filmmakers James Jacoby and Anya Bourg, the documentary traces Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long campaign to defeat Iran, the conflict with the Palestinians, and Netanyahu's difficult relations with the U.S. over peace and Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

  • "Trump's Power & the Rule of Law" - Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    "Trump's Power & the Rule of Law" - Preview

    S2025 E9 - 31s

    FRONTLINE goes inside the high-stakes showdown between President Donald Trump and the courts over presidential power. Trump allies, opponents and experts talk about how he is testing the extent of his power; the legal pushback; and the impact on the rule of law.

  • "Syria After Assad" - Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    "Syria After Assad" - Preview

    S2025 E8 - 32s

    FRONTLINE examines Syria’s uncertain future under jihadist-turned-statesman Ahmad al-Sharaa. After the fall of Bashar al-Assad, correspondent Martin Smith travels the country tracing al-Sharaa’s rise to power and the emerging threats to the country’s stability.

  • "Syria's Detainee Files" - Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    "Syria's Detainee Files" - Preview

    S2025 E7 - 31s

    FRONTLINE investigates the Assad regime’s arrest, torture and execution of detainees during the Syrian war. Former prisoners, guards, soldiers and intelligence officials shed new light on atrocities carried out during Bashar al-Assad’s reign.

  • "Hurricane Helene's Deadly Warning" - Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    "Hurricane Helene's Deadly Warning" - Preview

    S2025 E6 - 31s

    How Hurricane Helene became an ominous warning about America’s lack of preparedness. FRONTLINE and NPR draw on a decade of reporting on disasters and their aftermath to examine how and why the U.S. is more vulnerable than ever to climate change-related storms.

  • "Antidote" - Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    "Antidote" - Preview

    S2025 E5 - 31s

    An award-winning film that exposes the cost of opposing Vladimir Putin. FRONTLINE presents the stories of an investigative journalist and a political activist putting their lives on the line standing up to the Kremlin and the consequences.

  • "Alaska's Vanishing Native Villages" - Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    "Alaska's Vanishing Native Villages" - Preview

    S2025 E4 - 31s

    A look inside Alaska Native villages fighting for survival against climate change. With the Howard Center at ASU, FRONTLINE examines why communities are relocating and why they're struggling to preserve their traditions.

Schedule

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    FRONTLINE

    Drug War in Ecuador

    Wednesday
    Nov 12

    1 Hour

    A look at efforts to stem the violence in Ecuador, a nation gripped by drug cartels and a military crackdown, with rare access to gang recruits, police, politicians and families caught in the crossfire.
  • Image
    Frontline: Drug War in Ecuador: TVSS: Banner-L1

    FRONTLINE

    Drug War in Ecuador

    Wednesday
    Nov 12

    1 Hour

    A look at efforts to stem the violence in Ecuador, a nation gripped by drug cartels and a military crackdown, with rare access to gang recruits, police, politicians and families caught in the crossfire.
  • Image
    Frontline: Drug War in Ecuador: TVSS: Banner-L1

    FRONTLINE

    Drug War in Ecuador

    Wednesday
    Nov 12

    1 Hour

    A look at efforts to stem the violence in Ecuador, a nation gripped by drug cartels and a military crackdown, with rare access to gang recruits, police, politicians and families caught in the crossfire.
  • Image
    Frontline: Drug War in Ecuador: TVSS: Banner-L1

    FRONTLINE

    Drug War in Ecuador

    Thursday
    Nov 13

    1 Hour

    A look at efforts to stem the violence in Ecuador, a nation gripped by drug cartels and a military crackdown, with rare access to gang recruits, police, politicians and families caught in the crossfire.
  • Image
    Frontline: Drug War in Ecuador: TVSS: Banner-L1

    FRONTLINE

    Drug War in Ecuador

    Thursday
    Nov 13

    1 Hour

    A look at efforts to stem the violence in Ecuador, a nation gripped by drug cartels and a military crackdown, with rare access to gang recruits, police, politicians and families caught in the crossfire.
  • Image
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    FRONTLINE

    Once Upon a Time in Iraq: Fallujah

    Saturday
    Nov 15

    1 Hour 30 Minutes

    Twenty years after the invasion of Iraq, soldiers, journalists and Iraqis recount their experiences of the battle of Fallujah.
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    FRONTLINE

    Drug War in Ecuador

    Sunday
    Nov 16

    1 Hour

    A look at efforts to stem the violence in Ecuador, a nation gripped by drug cartels and a military crackdown, with rare access to gang recruits, police, politicians and families caught in the crossfire.
  • Image
    Frontline: Drug War in Ecuador: TVSS: Banner-L1

    FRONTLINE

    Drug War in Ecuador

    Sunday
    Nov 16

    1 Hour

    A look at efforts to stem the violence in Ecuador, a nation gripped by drug cartels and a military crackdown, with rare access to gang recruits, police, politicians and families caught in the crossfire.
  • Image
    Frontline: Drug War in Ecuador: TVSS: Banner-L1

    FRONTLINE

    Drug War in Ecuador

    Monday
    Nov 17

    1 Hour

    A look at efforts to stem the violence in Ecuador, a nation gripped by drug cartels and a military crackdown, with rare access to gang recruits, police, politicians and families caught in the crossfire.
  • Image
    Frontline: 2,000 Meters to Andriivka: TVSS: Iconic

    FRONTLINE

    2,000 Meters to Andriivka

    Tuesday
    Nov 25

    2 Hours

    Combat bodycam footage offers a look at war in the trenches as a Ukrainian platoon tries to liberate a village.
  • Image
    Frontline: 2,000 Meters to Andriivka: TVSS: Iconic

    FRONTLINE

    2,000 Meters to Andriivka

    Tuesday
    Nov 25

    2 Hours

    Combat bodycam footage offers a look at war in the trenches as a Ukrainian platoon tries to liberate a village.
  • Image
    Frontline: 2,000 Meters to Andriivka: TVSS: Iconic

    FRONTLINE

    2,000 Meters to Andriivka

    Wednesday
    Nov 26

    2 Hours

    Combat bodycam footage offers a look at war in the trenches as a Ukrainian platoon tries to liberate a village.
  • Image
    Frontline: 2,000 Meters to Andriivka: TVSS: Iconic

    FRONTLINE

    2,000 Meters to Andriivka

    Wednesday
    Nov 26

    2 Hours

    Combat bodycam footage offers a look at war in the trenches as a Ukrainian platoon tries to liberate a village.
  • Image
    Frontline: 2,000 Meters to Andriivka: TVSS: Iconic

    FRONTLINE

    2,000 Meters to Andriivka

    Wednesday
    Nov 26

    2 Hours

    Combat bodycam footage offers a look at war in the trenches as a Ukrainian platoon tries to liberate a village.
  • Image
    Frontline: 2,000 Meters to Andriivka: TVSS: Iconic

    FRONTLINE

    2,000 Meters to Andriivka

    Thursday
    Nov 27

    2 Hours

    Combat bodycam footage offers a look at war in the trenches as a Ukrainian platoon tries to liberate a village.
  • Image
    Frontline: 2,000 Meters to Andriivka: TVSS: Iconic

    FRONTLINE

    2,000 Meters to Andriivka

    Thursday
    Nov 27

    2 Hours

    Combat bodycam footage offers a look at war in the trenches as a Ukrainian platoon tries to liberate a village.

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