Coverage dated March 6, 2025

At least 25 killed in coordinated gang attacks in Ecuador’s largest city

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A coordinated series of attacks in Ecuador’s most populous city has left at least 25 people dead, according to officials, as the country grapples with escalating gang violence. According to Ecuador’s National Police, the attacks occurred around 3 p.m. local time on Thursday in the city of Guayaquil.

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5 articles, oldest first.

  1. Latin Times

    Gang Gunfight In Ecuador Leaves 12 Dead (opens Latin Times)

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    The toll was reported by the local police chief, Herbie Guamani, and a police source said the gunfight involved opposing factions of a gang called Los Tigerones, one of the most powerful in this

  2. BNO News

    At least 25 killed in coordinated gang attacks in Ecuador’s largest city (opens BNO News)

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    A coordinated series of attacks in Ecuador’s most populous city has left at least 25 people dead, according to officials, as the country grapples with escalating gang violence. According to Ecuador’s National Police, the attacks occurred around 3 p.m. local time on Thursday in the city of Guayaquil.

  3. CBS News

    Narco gang gun battles kill 22 people in violent Ecuador port city of Guayaquil (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    A police source told AFP the gunfights involved opposing factions of a powerful gang called Los Tigerones.

  4. Al Jazeera

    At least 22 people killed as gang violence erupts in Ecuador (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Rival factions of drug trafficking gang fight over territory in port city of Guayaquil before a presidential election.

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