SAA event in Los Rios, Ecuador on Sun 1st February 2026

On 1 February 2026, in Vinces (Vinces, Los Rios), an unknown number of perpetrators armed with rifles opened fire at a group of people gathered on Velasco Ibarra and Hualcavilca streets. Three people were killed in the attack and two more people were hospitalized with severe gunshot wounds. One of the victims was a teenage girl, who, according to authorities, was part of an organized crime group. Five suspects, including a Colombian national, were arrested. One of the suspects is a high-profile faction leader of the Los Choneros gang. Authorities confirmed that this attack was due to disputes between the Los Choneros and Los Lobos gangs. 3 fatalities.