Gunmen entered the studio of a public television channel in Ecuador, while it was broadcasting a live show, and threatened the moderator with a gun.
People with covered faces and armed to the teeth entered the premises of the TC television network in the port city of Guayaquil shouting that they had "bombs". Gunshots were also heard at the television headquarters.
It is not known if there are any injured people as the incident happened only a few minutes ago.
Ecuador has been rocked by a series of attacks including explosions and the kidnapping of several police officers after the government declared a state of emergency after a powerful gang leader escaped from prison.
Police announced that four officers were kidnapped on Monday evening and are currently missing, one in the capital, Quito, and three in the city of Quevedo.
Agents arrested two people for possession of explosives and as suspects in at least one of the attacks in the South American country.
The government has not said how many attacks have been reported in total, but local media reported several, including some in northern cities where vehicles were set on fire, and others in Quito, including an explosion near the home of the National Justice president. Court.