Suspect arrested in Guayaquil for rape and murder of 3-year-old boy

A 27-year-old man, the brother-in-law of the victim, was arrested in Guayaquil for the alleged rape and murder of a 3-year-old boy who died in September 2023 with severe injuries. The victim's sister was also detained. The case highlights ongoing issues with violent crime in Ecuador, but details on the investigation remain limited.