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SAA event in Ecuador on Wed 28th January 2026

28th January 2026

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In the Bastión Popular sector (block 11) of Guayaquil, Ecuador, a man was executed in a classic hitman-style (sicariato) attack. A group of seven armed criminals. carrying machine guns, opened fire recklessly, showing complete disregard for the safety of bystanders and nearby residents. They fatally shot the victim before fleeing the scene. This brazen assault highlights the ongoing wave of extreme gang violence plaguing the area.

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