Guayaquil Crime Crackdown
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Ecuadorian forces captured Francisco Manuel Bermúdez Cagua, alias ‘Churrón’, a leader of the Los Choneros criminal group, in Guayaquil. This follows "Operation Pandora," which dismantled extortion networks in the city. The city also prepares for mayoral elections and park renovations.
These are the pre-candidates for Mayor of Guayaquil
- Political organizations in Ecuador have concluded internal processes to select candidates for mayoral and prefect positions in upcoming regional elections. - These elections are scheduled for November 29, 2026, with potential alliances to be finalized by July 18. - Nine pre-candidates are vying for the Guayaquil mayoralty, including former mayor Cynthia Viteri and Niels Olsen, former president o…
Guayaquil's Parque Victoria to close for nearly two months for renovations
- Parque Victoria in Guayaquil will temporarily close for comprehensive renovations from July 3 to August 26, 2026. - The upgrades include electrical systems, lighting, fountains, public restrooms, an…
Ecuador captures 'Churrón', alleged leader of Los Choneros, in Guayaquil
- Ecuadorian military forces captured Francisco Manuel Bermúdez Cagua, known as alias ‘Churrón’, a high-value target and leader of the criminal group Los Choneros. - Bermúdez Cagua was wanted by U.S. …
Operation Pandora Dismantles Extortion Networks in Guayaquil
- Ecuador's "Operation Pandora" targeted extortion networks in Guayaquil on July 2, 2026. - The operation involved a large inter-institutional deployment, including police and migration authorities. -…