Guayas

Fatal violence in Ecuador and Mexico

9 clusters · 30 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: Guayaquil: Merchant killed in armed attack on Daule Highway

Fatal violence continues to affect Ecuador and Mexico. In Guayaquil, Ecuador, two men aged 27 to 28 were shot and killed in the Mapasingue Este sector. Local residents noted that the location has become a “frequent site

Flooding in Ecuador provinces

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Guayas authorities respond to flooding in Balao, Ecuador

Heavy rainfall has triggered significant flooding across multiple provinces in Ecuador. In the Esmeraldas province, the overflow of the Pambil, Onzole, and Cayapas rivers caused flooding in the Eloy Alfaro canton. Resid

Ecuadorian police operations and new coastal curfews

12 clusters · 65 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Ecuador security forces intensify operations against organized crime

Ecuadorian law enforcement has conducted several operations targeting various forms of criminal activity across different regions. In Guayas and Tungurahua, police arrested individuals involved in extortion and the theft

Guayaquil flood risk and El Niño preparedness

4 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Ecuador faces widespread flooding and landslides due to heavy rains

In mid-August 2026, Guayaquil and several coastal provinces in Ecuador, including Esmeraldas, Los Ríos, and Manabí, experienced heavy rainfall. In the Sergio Toral sector of Guayaquil, the National Institute of Meteorolo

South American organized crime and CJNG investigations

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: CJNG-linked suspects detained in Colombia and South American drug bust

Law enforcement authorities in South America are conducting operations against organized crime networks, specifically targeting links to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). In Ecuador, the Fiscalía General del Est

Boyacá regional athletic achievements

4 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: South American sports: Regional tournament results and upcoming competitions

Athletes from the Boyacá region of Colombia have continued to demonstrate success across multiple sporting disciplines through September 2026. In rhythmic gymnastics, the Boyacá ensemble secured a bronze medal for Colom

Ecuador 2026 local elections: candidate shifts and logistics

53 clusters · 150 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Ecuador 2026 elections: Polls show undecided voters and early leaders

Ecuador is intensifying preparations for the sectional and Council for Public Participation and Social Control (CPCCS) elections scheduled for 29 November 2026. To manage security and environmental risks, the National El

Ecuador organized crime and security crisis

95 clusters · 192 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Ecuador criminal networks reach up to 80,000 members

Ecuador continues to face a severe surge in organized crime and gang violence, prompting the government to declare a state of emergency and recognize an internal armed conflict. Security operations have intensified acros

Ecuadorian economic and tourism sector growth

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Colombia and Ecuador report tourism growth and business expansion

Ecuador is experiencing growth across its business and tourism sectors. In 2025, the country’s business sector recorded over 1.2 million companies, which generated 2.98 million registered jobs and a total wage mass of US

Guayas electrical infrastructure development

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Guayaquil invests USD 1.3 million in pedestrian walkway lighting

Corporación Eléctrica del Ecuador (CELEC EP) is executing electrical transmission infrastructure projects in the Guayas province with an investment of approximately USD 100 million. These works aim to strengthen the Nati

Ecuadorian organized crime violence and military response

2 clusters · 119 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Ecuador arrests Los Lobos enforcer Hermes Ponce, alias ‘La Muerte’

Violence involving organized crime groups in Ecuador has escalated through both gang-related killings and targeted military operations. In the Quito area, the bodies of two suspected ‘Los Lobos’ gang members, Jeremy Alf

Ecuadorian medical supply distribution initiatives

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Ecuador delivers 1,000 insulin doses to rural Manabí dispensaries

The Ecuadorian government has implemented several initiatives to improve the availability of medical supplies and essential medications across various provinces. Initially, the government launched a national distributio