SAA event in Esmeraldas, Viche area, Ecuador on Fri 16th January 2026

16th January 2026

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On 16 January 2026, in Viche (Quininde, Esmeraldas), military forces exchanged fire with two Los Choneros gang members at a mechanical workshop, resulting in one gang member killed and two soldiers were injured. The military arrested the other gang member and confiscated weapons and munitions. 1 fatality.

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Ecuador (ECU)

Esmeraldas ( Viche area )

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