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Ecuador Prison Turmoil: Top Official Assassinated, Two Officers Wounded in Brazen Assault

Quito, Ecuador — The director of a high-security prison in Ecuador was killed and two other prison officers were injured in a violent ambush on Monday, highlighting the ongoing security challenges within the country’s penal system. Authorities reported that the slain director, identified as Luis Mejía, was targeted by armed assailants while navigating through a gate at the Litoral Penitentiary, Ecuador’s largest prison located in the coastal city of Guayaquil. The attackers, who were in …

Armed Men Invade Newscast, President Declares State of War in Ecuador

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuador’s biggest cities were on edge on Wednesday following a dramatic invasion of a television station’s live afternoon newscast by armed men. The incident has sparked a wide-ranging government response as the president declared a state of emergency, ordered mass arrests of suspects, and promised to crack down on drug trafficking groups. The violent broadcast, which lasted 15 minutes, took place in the city of Guayaquil and was carried out by …

Escalating Violence Forces Shutdown of Scientific Activities in Ecuador

QUITO, Ecuador – A surge of violent protests in Ecuador has resulted in the closure of scientific institutions, hindering research and development in the country. The unrest has been fueled by a variety of issues, including cuts to fuel subsidies and rising fuel prices. As a result, many of the country’s scientific facilities have been forced to shut down, disrupting important scientific work and progress. The protests that have swept across Ecuador have had a …

Explosive violence in Ecuador as President names terrorist gangs

GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador – Gunmen armed with explosives stormed a TV station on Tuesday during a wave of violence in Ecuador that prompted President Daniel Noboa to name 22 gangs as terrorist organizations to be targeted by the military. The incident at TC’s studio in Guayaquil was broadcast on-air, with men wielding guns and disrupting a live broadcast, along with explosions and kidnappings of police officers in various parts of the country. President Noboa, who took …

Wave of Violence as Gunmen Storm TV Studio in Ecuador

QUITO, Ecuador – Gunmen stormed a TV studio in Ecuador on Tuesday, resulting in a deadly wave of violence in the country. The incident occurred amid escalating tensions following the re-election of President Guillermo Lasso and centuries-old land conflicts. The armed assailants interrupted a live broadcast, demanding airtime to deliver a message. The attack left two people dead and five others injured, including journalists and police officers. The assailants fled the scene after the assault, …