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2 clusters · 6 sources · 28 days · First seen · Last updated
Tourist robberies in South American cities
Overview
Individual reports indicate instances of armed robberies targeting tourists in South American cities.
In Quito, Ecuador, a 60-year-old Romanian tourist was shot in the thigh during an attempted robbery at a commercial establishment in the Iñaquito sector. The assailant fled after the victim resisted the theft. The victim was stabilized by the Quito Fire Department and transported to a medical facility.
In Ciudad del Este, Paraguay, a Brazilian tourist was shot in the leg during an attempted robbery near the Friendship Bridge. Two armed men ambushed the victim, and a shot was fired during a struggle. The attackers fled without valuables. The victim received assistance from volunteer firefighters and the Paraguayan Navy before being transferred across the border to Brazil for medical care.
Entities
Quito · Receita Federal · Ecuadorian National Police · Alexeev Victor · Iñaquito
Timeline
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[CRIME] 3 sourcesBrazilian tourist shot during attempted robbery in Ciudad del Este
A Brazilian tourist was shot in the thigh during an attempted robbery near the Friendship Bridge in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay. The attackers fled without any valuables.
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[CRIME] 3 sourcesQuito: Romanian tourist shot during armed robbery
A 60-year-old Romanian tourist was shot in the thigh during an armed robbery at a commercial site in northern Quito, Ecuador, on September 20. The suspect fled, and police are reviewing surveillance footage.
Sources
caaguazunoticiasdigital.com.py · cerolatitud.ec · extra.ec · gandul.ro · metroecuador.com.ec · popular.com.py