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A pickup truck explosion in Guayaquil, Ecuador, killed one person and injured two, with authorities suspecting an intentional attack or car bomb, prompting evacuations and a police investigation into possible terrorism.
Gunmen in Ecuador's coastal city of Guayaquil killed nine people and injured 10 others in a violent attack, the latest in a surge of violent incidents in the country. The attack, which took place in the neighborhood of Guasmo, is the second mass killing in as many days, following the execution-style killing of five kidnapped individuals in the coastal province of Manabi. President Daniel Noboa declared a state of emergency in January, and the country has seen a rise in violent attacks, prompting the implementation of a curfew in high-incidence areas.
Ecuador's largest city, Guayaquil, has been brought to a standstill by a surge of criminal violence, prompting the president to declare a "state of war." The violence, including arson attacks, car bombings, shootings, and prison riots, has left the city deserted, with streets empty and businesses closed. The outbreak of violence was triggered by the escape of a notorious gang leader from a high-security prison, leading to widespread chaos and bloodshed. The president has vowed to combat the gangs, but concerns have been raised about the potential for increased violence in response to the crackdown.
Gunmen wearing balaclavas stormed into a public television studio in Guayaquil, Ecuador, taking journalists and staff hostage live on air. The attackers, armed with rifles and grenades, forced the terrified crew onto the ground while shots were fired. The incident occurred as President Daniel Noboa grappled with a security nightmare following the escape of a high-profile gangster from prison, prompting him to declare a 60-day state of emergency and impose a nighttime curfew.
Residents in Guayaquil, Ecuador's largest city, are building walls and installing security gates to protect themselves from the increasing crime rate. The city has seen a doubling of homicides compared to the same period last year, with violence escalating due to the pandemic and drug gang wars. Extortion cases and robberies have also surged. The measures, known as "bunkerization," aim to create enclosed neighborhoods where outsiders are restricted from entering. Residents hope these safety measures will provide a sense of security in the face of government inefficiency in addressing the crime problem.
At least 10 people were killed and three others were wounded, including a five-year-old girl, in an armed attack in Guayaquil, Ecuador's main port city and economic hub. The attack occurred at a mechanic shop in the city's southwest and is believed to be related to a struggle between organized criminal groups over territorial control. Guayaquil has become a centre of a turf war between rival drug-trafficking gangs, and the killing is the latest in a recent surge of violence. The city has been under a state of emergency since April 1, and civilians have been authorized to carry and use guns for personal defence.
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit Ecuador's coastal Guayas region, killing at least 12 people and causing damage to homes and buildings. The earthquake was felt in the country's second-largest city, Guayaquil, where cracks and collapsed walls were reported. The death toll has risen to at least 480 people. Videos shared on social media show people gathered on the streets and objects falling inside their homes. The earthquake was also felt in northern Peru.