Other MoA event in Santa Elena, Palmar area, Ecuador on Fri 23rd January 2026

23rd January 2026

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On 23 January 2026, in Palmar (Santa Elena, Santa Elena), approximately 8-10 armed and masked individuals attacked the El Palmar Community Police Unit (UPC) with firearms and blunt weapons, reportedly in retaliation for the earlier arrest of two suspects linked to an extortion-related attack on a commercial premises. Police returned fire,

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Ecuador (ECU)

Santa Elena ( Palmar area )

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