Ecuador extends curfew to five provinces; Guayaquil adjusts services

Ecuador's government has imposed a curfew across Guayas, Esmeraldas, Manabí, Los Ríos, and El Oro, prompting Guayaquil to adjust public service schedules. The measure signals an escalation in the government's security response, likely linked to ongoing gang violence. The scope and duration of the curfew remain unclear, and its impact on economic activity is uncertain.

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