Protesters attack Ecuador President’s car: Shots fired in alleged assassination attempt; five detained

President Daniel Noboa (left), protesters throwing stone (X@Presidencia_Ec) Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa emerged unharmed after his motorcade was assaulted by a crowd of about 500 people throwing rocks as he approached an event in Cañar province, reported AFP citing officials. Environment and energy minister Ines Manzano said a formal report has been filed alleging an […]

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Ecuador shooting: 8 dead, 3 injured in Santa Lucia nightclub attack; authorities link escalating violence to organised crime turf wars

Eight people were killed and three others injured when gunmen opened fire outside a nightclub in southwestern Ecuador on Sunday, marking the latest incident in the country’s ongoing wave of violence.The shooting occurred in the rural area of Santa Lucia, in Guayas province, considered one of Ecuador’s most dangerous regions. Police said the victims, aged […]

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