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Created: 2025-07-20 00:11:01 UTC

- The reported shooting in Guayas, Ecuador, aligns with a documented surge in gang-related violence, including a similar October 2024 incident in Duran where seven were killed in a pool hall, reflecting ongoing turf wars between groups like the Latin Kings and Chone Killers.

- Ecuador's transformation from a peaceful nation to a violence hotspot is linked to its role in the international drug trade, with Guayaquil's port serving as a key cocaine export hub, a trend supported by CSIS research highlighting corruption and the need for security reforms.


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