Five Ecuadorian tourists were kidnapped and killed on Ayampe beach. Around 20 armed people in total took part in the kidnapping, police say.
President Daniel Noboa expresses “ solidarity with the families’ Ecuador has been facing an unprecedented wave of violence since January 7, in the wake of the escape of a dangerous leader of gang, aka “Fito” The young head of state had to declare a state of emergency for 60 days, mobilizing more than 22,000 soldiers and police.