Territorial Gang Warfare Escalates in Guayaquil, Leaving 22 Dead Amidst Pre-Election Tension
Guayaquil, Ecuador — A violent confrontation between rival factions of a drug trafficking gang in the port city of Guayaquil left at least 22 people dead, escalating concerns over the worsening public safety crisis in Ecuador as the nation approaches a critical presidential election. Police reports indicated that the firefight, which also wounded three individuals, occurred among members of Los Tiguerones, a dominant criminal group vying for territorial control. The deadly shootout took place on …