Suspected Los Choneros member killed in Guayaquil military raid

Ecuadorian military forces conducted a second operation in Bastión Popular, Guayaquil, killing Alias Manaba, a presumed member of the Los Choneros gang, and seizing weapons and evidence. The operation reflects ongoing security crackdowns against organized crime in Ecuador, which has seen escalating violence linked to drug trafficking. The exact role of Manaba and the broader impact on gang operations remain unclear.