Ecuador's Deadly Violence: Tourists Killed and Gunmen Attack
TL;DR
In Ecuador, five tourists were mistakenly killed by gangsters who thought they were members of a rival drug gang, while a separate attack by gunmen in Guayaquil left nine dead and 10 injured. President Daniel Noboa declared the country at war with drug gangs and emphasized that the battle continues, with the government tracking down the attackers. The surge in violent attacks has led to a state of emergency, including a curfew and military deployment, as Ecuador grapples with escalating violence and a high rate of violent deaths.
- 5 tourists killed in case of mistaken identity in Ecuador while 9 shot dead is separate attack: "The battle continues" CBS News
- Ecuador: Gunmen kills 9, injures 10 others in an attack at Guayaquil The Associated Press
- Ecuador: 5 tourists kidnapped, killed by 'rival gangsters' Firstpost
- Gunmen in Ecuador kill 9, injure 10 others in attack in coastal city of Guayaquil as violence surges AOL
- Ecuador Gangsters Kidnap, Kill 5 Tourists Mistaking Them As Rival Gang Members NDTV
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