Ecuador curfew detains nearly 500 in coastal region ahead of local elections

Ecuadorian authorities have detained nearly 500 people during the first two nights of a curfew imposed on the country's coast, two weeks before local elections. The measure appears aimed at curbing violence and unrest ahead of the vote, but its scale and timing suggest heightened security concerns. The detentions may signal broader instability that could affect electoral integrity and public confidence.

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