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Prosecutor César Suárez, who was investigating a recent gang attack on an Ecuadorian TV station, was shot dead in Guayaquil. The murder is believed to be linked to international drug cartels, according to Prosecutor General Diana Salazar.
The public prosecutor leading the investigation into the on-air assault on an Ecuadorian television station was shot and killed in a daylight attack in Guayaquil. César Suárez, known for his work on cases involving organized trans-national crime, was ambushed in the crime-ridden city. Ecuador has been experiencing a surge in violence, prompting the president to declare a state of emergency and designate criminal groups as terrorist organizations. Suárez had interviewed gunmen captured after the TV station attack and was investigating the orchestrators. The country's murder rate has spiked in recent years due to the influx of Mexican cartels and foreign mafia groups.
A powerful gang in Haiti opened fire on a group of parishioners led by a pastor who were marching through a community armed with machetes in an attempt to rid the area of gang members. The attack, which was filmed by journalists, resulted in several deaths and injuries. Gangs in Haiti have grown more powerful since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in July 2021, with estimates suggesting they control up to 80% of Port-au-Prince. The incident has sparked calls for an investigation and highlights the ongoing issue of gang violence in the country.