<p>Ecuadorian beauty queen<a href="https://www.instagram.com/landyparraga.ec/"> Landy Párraga Goyburo</a> was shot and killed in a restaurant during the daytime on Satuday (May 4).&nbsp;It's said that her post on Instagram led her killers to find her there. Police are investigating, and there's speculation that the attack was ordered by the spouse of a drug lord she was rumoured to have been involved with.</p>

<p>The New York Post said that Goyburo was talking to a man inside the restaurant. She saw masked attackers coming in. Then, a gunman shot at both Goyburo and the man she was talking to. After that, the gunman and another person fled the scene.</p>

<p>According to the outlet, Goyburo competed in the 2022 Miss Ecuador contest, representing Los Rios province. She has a sportswear line and has amassed over a million followers on her social media pages.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-ecuador-on-edge-as-it-faces-fresh-violence-after-govts-crackdown-on-gangs-678906">Also read |&nbsp;Explained | How Ecuador became a nation held hostage by its own criminal gangs</a></p>

<p>In December last year, her name was mentioned in a conversation between deceased drug trafficker Leandro Norero and his accountant, Helive Angulo. The Attorney General’s Office was reportedly looking into her finances, but she was never charged with any crime. She has not publicly commented on Norero.</p>

<p>Goyburo was shot three times at the restaurant.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ecuador-files-lawsuit-against-mexico-at-world-court-over-asylum-decision-716458">Also read |&nbsp;Ecuador files lawsuit against Mexico at World Court over asylum decision</a></p>

<p>Investigators found Goyburo's photos on Norero's phone, along with evidence that he gave her expensive gifts like cars, according to The Telegraph newspaper.</p>

<p>During Angulo's trial in court, prosecutors said that the deceased drug trafficker pleaded with the accountant not to tell anyone about his relationship with the beauty queen, saying,&nbsp;"If my wife comes across anything about her, I’m screwed."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Ecuadorian beauty queen Landy Párraga Goyburo was shot and killed in a restaurant during the daytime on Satuday (May 4). It's said that her post on Instagram led her killers to find her there.

Ecuadorian beauty queen Landy Párraga Goyburo was shot and killed in a restaurant during the daytime on Satuday (May 4). It's said that her post on Instagram led her killers to find her there. Police are investigating, and there's speculation that the attack was ordered by the spouse of a drug lord she was rumoured to have been involved with. The New York Post said that Goyburo was talking to a man inside the restaurant. She saw masked attackers coming in. Then, a gunman shot at both Goyburo and the man she was talking to. After that, the gunman and another person fled the scene. According to the outlet, Goyburo competed in the 2022 Miss Ecuador contest, representing Los Rios province. She has a sportswear line and has amassed over a million followers on her social media pages. Also read | Explained | How Ecuador became a nation held hostage by its own criminal gangs In December last year, her name was mentioned in a conversation between deceased drug trafficker Leandro Norero and his accountant, Helive Angulo. The Attorney General’s Office was reportedly looking into her finances, but she was never charged with any crime. She has not publicly commented on Norero. Goyburo was shot three times at the restaurant. Also read | Ecuador files lawsuit against Mexico at World Court over asylum decision Investigators found Goyburo's photos on Norero's phone, along with evidence that he gave her expensive gifts like cars, according to The Telegraph newspaper. During Angulo's trial in court, prosecutors said that the deceased drug trafficker pleaded with the accountant not to tell anyone about his relationship with the beauty queen, saying, "If my wife comes across anything about her, I’m screwed." (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>All prison staff held by inmates at prisons in Ecuador amid a sharp uptick in violence had been freed by Saturday (Jan 13) evening, the SNAI prisons agency said.</p>

<p>The hostages, which SNAI previously said were 158 guards and 20 administrative staffers, were held since last Monday in at least seven prisons as a security crisis escalates in the South American country.</p>

<p>President Daniel Noboa on the social media platform X congratulated SNAI, police and armed forces for the successful release of the prison staff.</p>

<p>There would be an investigation to determine those responsible for the hostage-taking, SNAI said in its statement.</p>

<p>SNAI reported incidents at several prisons earlier Saturday, including an armed confrontation with inmates at the prison in El Oro province that resulted in the death of a guard.</p>

<p>Ecuador is grappling with a security crisis that worsened this week with the on-air storming of a TV station, unexplained explosions in several cities and the kidnapping of police officers.</p>

<p>Armed groups appear to be reacting to Noboa's plans to tackle the dire security situation, according to the government.</p>

<p>The police and the armed forces were continuing to carry out operations around the country. More than 1,000 people have been arrested since a state of emergency began on Monday, the government said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/ecuador-violence-prompts-several-prison-raids-across-the-region-679295"><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Ecuador violence prompts several prison raids across the region</strong></a></p>

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<h2><strong>Ecuador violence</strong></h2>

<p>Once a bastion of peace situated between major cocaine producers, Ecuador has been plunged into crisis after years of growing control by transnational cartels that use its ports to ship the drug to the United States and Europe.</p>

<p>Criminal gangs in the country of about 17 million people are thought to have more than 20,000 members.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ecuador-violence-178-prison-guards-staff-held-hostage-by-gangs-679148"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Ecuador violence: 178 prison guards, staff held hostage by gangs</strong></a></p>

<p>According to the latest official report, 859 suspects have been arrested, 25 escaped detainees have been recaptured, five "terrorists" shot dead and 57 kidnapped people have been released.</p>

<p>A chilling video filmed in Machala prison and confirmed by police shows the corpse of a prisoner wrapped in plastic thrown into the street from inside the jail, which is under the control of inmates.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Other images have emerged over the past few days showing arrested suspected gang members being ridiculed, forced to sing, hitting each other or being mistreated by soldiers.</p>


All prison staff held by inmates at prisons in Ecuador amid a sharp uptick in violence had been freed by Saturday (Jan 13) evening, the SNAI prisons agency said.

All prison staff held by inmates at prisons in Ecuador amid a sharp uptick in violence had been freed by Saturday (Jan 13) evening, the SNAI prisons agency said. The hostages, which SNAI previously said were 158 guards and 20 administrative staffers, were held since last Monday in at least seven prisons as a security crisis escalates in the South American country. President Daniel Noboa on the social media platform X congratulated SNAI, police and armed forces for the successful release of the prison staff. There would be an investigation to determine those responsible for the hostage-taking, SNAI said in its statement. SNAI reported incidents at several prisons earlier Saturday, including an armed confrontation with inmates at the prison in El Oro province that resulted in the death of a guard. Ecuador is grappling with a security crisis that worsened this week with the on-air storming of a TV station, unexplained explosions in several cities and the kidnapping of police officers. Armed groups appear to be reacting to Noboa's plans to tackle the dire security situation, according to the government. The police and the armed forces were continuing to carry out operations around the country. More than 1,000 people have been arrested since a state of emergency began on Monday, the government said. Watch | Ecuador violence prompts several prison raids across the region × Ecuador violence Once a bastion of peace situated between major cocaine producers, Ecuador has been plunged into crisis after years of growing control by transnational cartels that use its ports to ship the drug to the United States and Europe. Criminal gangs in the country of about 17 million people are thought to have more than 20,000 members. Also read | Ecuador violence: 178 prison guards, staff held hostage by gangs According to the latest official report, 859 suspects have been arrested, 25 escaped detainees have been recaptured, five "terrorists" shot dead and 57 kidnapped people have been released. A chilling video filmed in Machala prison and confirmed by police shows the corpse of a prisoner wrapped in plastic thrown into the street from inside the jail, which is under the control of inmates. Other images have emerged over the past few days showing arrested suspected gang members being ridiculed, forced to sing, hitting each other or being mistreated by soldiers.

Ecuador violence: 178 hostage prison workers freed, officials claim

<p>Masked men wielding guns and explosives forcefully entered the set of a live broadcast on the TC Television network in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The armed intruders interrupted a news programme while brandishing pistols and what appeared to be dynamite.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The televised intrusion lasted approximately 15 minutes before the station's signal was cut off.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident left station personnel in shock, with Alina Manrique, head of news for TC Television stating, "All I know is that it's time to leave this country and go very far away."</p>

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<p>Ecuador has been grappling with a series of attacks, including the abduction of police officers, following the reported escape of gang leader Adolfo Macías, alias "Fito", from prison.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>State of Emergency declared in Ecuador</strong></h2>

<p>President Daniel Noboa declared a national state of emergency on Monday (Jan 8) and granted authorities the power to suspend individual rights and deploy the military.</p>

<p>The US State Department said on Tuesday (Jan 9) it was "extremely concerned" by violence in Ecuador.</p>

<p>"Extremely concerned by today's violence &amp; kidnappings in Ecuador," the top US diplomat for Latin America, Brian Nichols, wrote on X, adding that American officials would "remain in close contact" with President Daniel Noboa's team.</p>

<p>President Noboa authorised the military to "neutralise" the armed groups. The national police chief confirmed the arrest of all masked intruders and seized their weapons and explosives. Thirteen individuals were taken into custody.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Ecuador: State of emergency declared after most wanted criminal escapes prison</strong></p>

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<p>Ecuador has refrained from disclosing the total number of attacks or identifying the perpetrators behind the recent wave of violence.</p>

<h2><strong>At least 10 dead in gang violence so far: Police</strong></h2>

<p>At least 10 people, including two law enforcement officers, have been killed in violence linked to criminal gangs in Ecuador, police said,&nbsp;a matter&nbsp;the country's president described as "an internal armed conflict."</p>

<p>Eight people were dead and three injured in a series of attacks in the port city of Guayaquil, a local police chief said at a press conference. In a separate statement posted on X, police also said that two officers were "viciously murdered by armed criminals" in the nearby town of Nobol.</p>

<h2><strong>Who is responsible for escalating violence in Ecuador?</strong></h2>

<p>Los Choneros, one of the implicated gangs with ties to Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, is held responsible for escalating violence in Ecuador, including the assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Adolfo Macías, the gang leader, remains at large following his apparent escape, prompting investigations and charges against prison guards.</p>

<p>President Noboa said that he is determined to restore peace, and declared on Instagram that his government would confront crime head-on.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ecuador-mayor-survives-assassination-attempt-ahead-of-general-elections-627033">Ecuador mayor survives assassination attempt ahead of general elections</a></strong></p>

<p>States of emergency, also deployed by Noboa's predecessor Guillermo Lasso, have become a recurrent measure to combat rising violence in Ecuador.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Masked men wielding guns and explosives forcefully entered the set of a live broadcast on the TC Television network in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The armed intruders interrupted a news programme while brandishing pistols and what appeared to be dynamite.

Masked men wielding guns and explosives forcefully entered the set of a live broadcast on the TC Television network in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The armed intruders interrupted a news programme while brandishing pistols and what appeared to be dynamite. The televised intrusion lasted approximately 15 minutes before the station's signal was cut off. The incident left station personnel in shock, with Alina Manrique, head of news for TC Television stating, "All I know is that it's time to leave this country and go very far away." 🇪🇨 | URGENTE: Delincuentes irrumpieron en TC Televisión y secuestran a todos en vivo y directo en Guayaquil, Ecuador. pic.twitter.com/ob1yleusOc — Alerta Mundial (@AlertaMundoNews) January 9, 2024 × Ecuador has been grappling with a series of attacks, including the abduction of police officers, following the reported escape of gang leader Adolfo Macías, alias "Fito", from prison. State of Emergency declared in Ecuador President Daniel Noboa declared a national state of emergency on Monday (Jan 8) and granted authorities the power to suspend individual rights and deploy the military. The US State Department said on Tuesday (Jan 9) it was "extremely concerned" by violence in Ecuador. "Extremely concerned by today's violence & kidnappings in Ecuador," the top US diplomat for Latin America, Brian Nichols, wrote on X, adding that American officials would "remain in close contact" with President Daniel Noboa's team. President Noboa authorised the military to "neutralise" the armed groups. The national police chief confirmed the arrest of all masked intruders and seized their weapons and explosives. Thirteen individuals were taken into custody. Also watch | Ecuador: State of emergency declared after most wanted criminal escapes prison × Ecuador has refrained from disclosing the total number of attacks or identifying the perpetrators behind the recent wave of violence. At least 10 dead in gang violence so far: Police At least 10 people, including two law enforcement officers, have been killed in violence linked to criminal gangs in Ecuador, police said, a matter the country's president described as "an internal armed conflict." Eight people were dead and three injured in a series of attacks in the port city of Guayaquil, a local police chief said at a press conference. In a separate statement posted on X, police also said that two officers were "viciously murdered by armed criminals" in the nearby town of Nobol. Who is responsible for escalating violence in Ecuador? Los Choneros, one of the implicated gangs with ties to Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, is held responsible for escalating violence in Ecuador, including the assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio. Adolfo Macías, the gang leader, remains at large following his apparent escape, prompting investigations and charges against prison guards. President Noboa said that he is determined to restore peace, and declared on Instagram that his government would confront crime head-on. Also read | Ecuador mayor survives assassination attempt ahead of general elections States of emergency, also deployed by Noboa's predecessor Guillermo Lasso, have become a recurrent measure to combat rising violence in Ecuador. (With inputs from agencies)

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