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Deadly Turf War in Guayaquil: 22 Killed As Drug Gangs Clash Ahead of Ecuador’s Presidential Election

Guayaquil, Ecuador – A violent clash between factions of a notorious drug trafficking gang left at least 22 dead and three injured in Guayaquil, exacerbating concerns over public safety ahead of the country’s presidential election. The deadly exchange of gunfire on Thursday points to the escalating turf wars that underline the deepening crisis in Ecuador as criminal enterprises vie for control. Police reports identified the involved gang as Los Tiguerones, considered one of the most …

Deadly Gunmen Attack Leaves 9 Dead, 10 Injured in Ecuador’s Guayaquil: Latest in String of Violent Incidents

Gunmen unleashed a deadly attack in Guayaquil, Ecuador’s coastal city, resulting in the deaths of nine individuals and injuries to ten others, according to authorities on Sunday. The assault occurred in the neighborhood of Guasmo late Saturday evening, where a group of people engaged in sports fell victim to the armed group’s violence. The gunmen arrived in a grey Chevrolet Spark, opening fire on the unsuspecting victims. Police Colonel Ramiro Arequipa confirmed the tragic outcome, …

Gunmen Kill Eight in Violent Attack in Ecuador’s Coastal City

Quito, Ecuador – A tragic incident unfolded in the coastal city of Guayaquil as armed gunmen launched a deadly attack, resulting in the deaths of eight individuals and the injury of eight others. This unsettling event marks the latest in a series of violent occurrences in Ecuador, raising concerns about the safety and security of its citizens. The assault took place around 7 p.m. local time on Saturday, with witnesses reporting that armed men arrived …

Gunmen unleash deadly attack in Ecuador’s coastal city, leaving 8 dead and 8 injured

Guayaquil, Ecuador – In a tragic turn of events, armed gunmen unleashed a violent attack in the coastal city of Guayaquil, leaving eight individuals dead and eight others injured, as confirmed by Ecuador’s Interior Ministry. This incident marks the latest in a series of violent events in the South American nation. The attack unfolded around 7 p.m. on Saturday in the southern neighborhood of Guasmo, where witnesses reported that armed men arrived in a vehicle …

Violent Attack on TV Studio Exposes Ecuador’s Soaring Criminal Violence

GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador — The recent surge in violence in Ecuador has been on the rise, with a shocking attack on a television station during a live broadcast shedding light on the country’s escalating turmoil. The incident revealed the dangerous state of affairs following the apparent escape of a notorious drug gang leader from prison. The imprisoned leader of a drug gang mysteriously vanished from his cell in the coastal city of Guayaquil, prompting the government …