Guayaquil Crime and Fire
6 articles from 3 countries
Three individuals were arrested in Guayaquil for illegally transporting sea cucumbers. Separately, a major fire broke out in a three-story building, and the Interior Minister accused a public company of illegal surveillance.
Ecuadorian president sends police and soldiers to capital in fight against organized crime
- Ecuador's President has deployed police and military forces to Guayaquil to combat rising organized crime. - The operation involves 100 vehicles, including motorcycles, and twenty drones. - This measure aims to restore order and security in the capital city.
Ecuadorian mayor gets 3 years for removing electronic bracelet
- An Ecuadorian court sentenced Guayaquil Mayor Aquiles Alvarez to three years in prison for removing an electronic monitoring bracelet. - Alvarez, a prominent opponent of President Daniel Noboa, is a…
Guayaquil Avenue Section to Close for Overpass Construction
- Two lanes on Juan Tanca Marengo Avenue in Guayaquil will be temporarily closed from August 8 to August 10, 2026. - The closure is for the installation of beams for the second overpass being built by…
Ecuador Prosecutor Seeks Convictions in Major Fuel Trafficking Case
- Ecuador's Attorney General's Office has concluded its investigation into the alleged illegal sale of fuel, seeking guilty verdicts for 15 individuals and six companies. - Among those prosecuted is G…
Reports of Overcharging on Durán-Guayaquil Buses
- Citizens in Durán report that some bus cooperatives are charging $0.70 for the Durán-Guayaquil route, exceeding the established $0.50 fare. - The National Transit Agency (ANT) approved a 25% fare in…
Two minors apprehended for alleged robbery in Guayaquil
- Police in Guayaquil, Ecuador, arrested two minors and one adult for alleged robbery. - The arrests were facilitated by effective coordination between the city's video surveillance system and police …