Ecuadorian player's family freed after abduction
Briefly

The kidnapped wife and child of Ecuadorian soccer player Jackson Rodríguez were safely rescued by police on Friday after being abducted from their home in Guayaquil. Rodríguez, who evaded capture by hiding, was relieved to hear that his family, kidnapped for ransom when armed men invaded their home, was free and unharmed. The local police released a video of the nighttime operation which resulted in their safe return. Emelec, Rodríguez's club, praised the police's efforts and requested privacy for the family during their recovery.
Insecurity and crime have plagued Ecuador for four years, with an increase in the first few months of the year, highlighting growing safety concerns.
Rodríguez's club, Emelec, expressed gratitude for the police's effective action in rescuing his family and requested privacy for the victims during this time.
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