IACHR urges Ecuador probe into murder of journalist René Cobos in Guayas

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) has formally requested Ecuadorian authorities investigate the killing of communicator René Cobos in Guayas, identify perpetrators, and bolster press protections. The murder underscores escalating violence against journalists in Ecuador, though details on motive and suspects remain unconfirmed. The IACHR's intervention raises international scrutiny of Ecuador's security and press-freedom record.