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Guayaquil violence: Three minors killed and Navy office attacked in Ecuador
Ecuador is facing a surge in violent incidents in the Guayas province. In the Flor de Bastión sector of Guayaquil, an armed attack by approximately six individuals on motorcycles resulted in the deaths of three minors, aged 7, 13, and 15. The victims were shot multiple times inside their home. A 49-year-old man was also wounded in the attack, sustaining a gunshot wound to his back. Authorities are investigating whether the killings are linked to territorial disputes between the criminal factions Los Fénix and Los Igualitos.
In a separate incident in Posorja, an armed attack targeted the Navy's Port Captaincy office. Two individuals using long-range weapons and explosives attacked the facility, causing material damage to walls, windows, and vehicles. While no injuries or deaths were reported, the Ecuadorian Prosecutor's Office has opened a terrorism investigation into the event. Military intelligence suggests the attack may be a retaliation by criminal organizations against naval operations in the strategic port area, which is a key transit point for international exports.
Entities
Armada del Ecuador · Capitanía de Puerto de Posorja · Fiscalía General del Estado · Fiscalía de Ecuador · Flor de Bastión · Guayaquil · Guayas · Posorja
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- [● 2 SOURCES] At least 18 shell casings were recovered at the scene of the Flor de Bastión attack. eluniverso.com · www.larepublica.ec
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Ecuadorian Prosecutor's Office has opened a terrorism investigation regarding the attack on the Navy office in Posorja. www.elcomercio.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The attack on the residence in Flor de Bastión may be linked to territorial disputes between the criminal factions Los Fénix and Los Igualitos. eluniverso.com · www.larepublica.ec
- [● 3 SOURCES] A 49-year-old man was wounded in the attack in Flor de Bastión. eluniverso.com · www.extra.ec · www.larepublica.ec
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A grenade was reportedly used during the attack on the Posorja Port Captaincy. fmmundo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Three minors, aged 7, 13, and 15, were killed during an armed attack in Flor de Bastión. eluniverso.com · www.extra.ec · www.larepublica.ec
- [● 2 SOURCES] An armed attack against the Navy office in Posorja resulted in no casualties. www.elcomercio.com · fmmundo.com