Crime reports in Mar del Plata and Quito

In Mar del Plata, Argentina, 16-year-old Sebastián Nazareno García died after being shot three times during a suspected robbery attempt. The incident occurred in the Champagnat and Saavedra area when a local merchant opened fire during a struggle involving the teenager and others. A 15-year-old boy also sustained injuries to his hand. The merchant remains detained in Batán after refusing to testify, while his legal team has requested psychological assistance.

In Quito, Ecuador, 17-year-old Meredy Gissel Orosco Burbano was located alive following reports of her disappearance in the La Ferroviaria sector. While authorities have not released specific details regarding her condition or location, the Fiscalía confirmed her recovery. This case highlights broader trends in Ecuador, where police report 4,816 disappearance reports in 2026, with children and adolescents accounting for 53.2% of those cases.