The public channel TC of Ecuador returned to the air this Thursdaywith an emotional intervention by its journalists, after having been taken over by an armed group last Tuesday, in the context of the wave of drug violence in the country.
«The news is back“said the parodist on the verge of tears. Basket Bermeo, after more than 48 hours without transmission. “He’s back here in the same space where they wanted to silence us,” she continued.
A TC Noticias host burst into tears live two days after the kidnappers broke into the television station. #Ecuador
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During the series of acts of violence and attacks linked to drug trafficking, last Tuesday, the signal based in Guayaquil It was occupied by hooded and armed menwho broke in when the noon program was broadcast.
On site, They subdued journalists and injured two workers, while viewers could hear the shots, the screams and the sobs of the hostages live. Finally, the attackers were arrested and no serious injuries were reported.
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The news presenter assured that the channel returns “stronger and more committed to the people who wake up with our signal to go out and build a better Ecuador«.
”We do not want to restart the transmission (…) of this information space from Guayaquil without first saying thank you. Thank you, our viewers, for your messages of solidarity,” declared Bermeo upon returning to live broadcasts.
Regarding the event in question, he revealed that “in less than 15 minutes” the police and military “subdued those who tried to spread terror and controlled these facilities, returning us to our homes to hug again, yes, hug, our families,” said the presenter.
With information from TN