Ecuador's Deadly Violence: Tourists Killed and Gunmen Attack

In Ecuador, five tourists were mistakenly killed by gangsters who thought they were members of a rival drug gang, while a separate attack by gunmen in Guayaquil left nine dead and 10 injured. President Daniel Noboa declared the country at war with drug gangs and emphasized that the battle continues, with the government tracking down the attackers. The surge in violent attacks has led to a state of emergency, including a curfew and military deployment, as Ecuador grapples with escalating violence and a high rate of violent deaths.