Ecuador imposes curfew across five coastal provinces amid security crisis

Ecuador's government has imposed a curfew across Guayas, Esmeraldas, Manabí, Los Ríos, and El Oro provinces, including Guayaquil, with service hours adjusted accordingly. The measure signals an escalation in the state's response to ongoing gang-related violence, though specific triggers and duration remain unclear. This affects economic activity and public movement in key commercial hubs.

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