At least 22 people killed as gang violence erupts in Ecuador
Briefly

In Guayaquil, Ecuador, rivalry among drug trafficking gangs has exacerbated violence, resulting in at least 22 deaths. This conflict comes just before a presidential election, raising concerns about public safety. The gangs, particularly the notorious Los Tiguerones, are fighting over control of drug trafficking territories. Recent media reports label the events as a massacre, indicating the severity of the situation. With over 400 deaths linked to gang violence in recent months, public safety has dramatically declined in this once-peaceful nation, troubled by the influence of transnational cartels primarily involved with cocaine trade.
Guayaquil is experiencing an alarming rise in gang violence as rival factions of Los Tiguerones clash over drug trafficking territories, culminating in 22 murders this week.
Ecuador, particularly Guayaquil, faces escalating chaos with over 400 deaths linked to gang violence recently, signaling a deepening crisis before the presidential election.
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