# Organized crime and gang violence in Guayaquil

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/organized-crime-and-gang-violence-in-guayaquil
> Updated: 2026-08-20T04:02:10.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Organized crime and gang activity have significantly impacted the Guayaquil metropolitan area, specifically in Durán and surrounding districts. In Durán, gangs such as the Chone Killers and Latin Kings have expanded their operations from cocaine trafficking to include kidnapping and extortion, targeting small businesses and residents.

Violence has escalated in Guayaquil's sectors, including Monte Sinaí, Nueva Prosperina, and Portete. Recent incidents involve targeted shootings, home invasions, and gang-related killings. In the Nueva Prosperina district, murders reached 197 by late August, while the Portete district recorded 179 deaths. Criminal groups, including Los Tiguerones, continue to be linked to these violent outbursts.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Guayaquil faces surge in violent crime and gang-related shootings

Guayaquil experiences a surge in violence, including a fatal home invasion in Monte Sinaí, a shooting linked to the Los Tiguerones gang, and a targeted attack in the Portete district.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guayaquil-faces-surge-in-violent-crime-and-gang-related-shootings

### 2026-07-23: Ecuador's Durán city faces gang extortion after couple's home attacked

A podcast details how a Durán couple's home was attacked by the Chone Killers, highlighting Ecuador's growing gang‑driven extortion and its impact on community life.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ecuadors-durn-city-faces-gang-extortion-after-couples-home-attacked

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