Six killed in Ecuador tourist beach shooting attack
Armed gunmen open fire in Puerto Lopez, Ecuador, killing six including a two-year-old girl. Follow for breaking updates on this horrific attack.
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Six killed in Ecuador beach resort shooting, toddler among dead
Gunmen open fire in popular Puerto López resort, killing six. Attack linked to organised crime disputes as Ecuador's security crisis deepens. Read the full report.
Ecuador Sentences 11 Soldiers Over Disappearance of Four Boys
An Ecuadorian court has handed down decades-long sentences to military personnel for the forced disappearance of four Afro-Ecuadorian boys, spotlighting human rights concerns under President Noboa's security crackdown. Read the full report.
Ecuador Soldiers Get 34 Years for Child Abduction
An Ecuadorian court has imposed maximum sentences on 11 soldiers for the forced disappearance and torture of four children, a case shaking the nation's militarisation policy. Read the full details of the landmark ruling.
MS-13 gang member gets 1,335-year prison sentence
A member of the notorious MS-13 gang has been sentenced to over 1,300 years in prison in El Salvador. Read the full details of the historic crackdown on organised crime.
Two Arrested in Murder of Ecuador Footballer Pineida
Ecuadorian police have detained two suspects over the killing of footballer Mario Pineida, a shooting that highlights the nation's escalating violent crime. Read the latest on this tragic case.
Ecuador footballer Mario Pineida killed in targeted shooting
Former Ecuador international Mario Pineida was assassinated outside a butcher's shop in Guayaquil. The 33-year-old and his companion were targeted in a brutal attack caught on CCTV. Read the latest on the investigation.
Ecuador footballer Mario Pineida shot dead aged 33
Ecuador international Mario Pineida killed in a shooting in Guayaquil. The nation faces a record violent year as football mourns another tragic loss.
Ecuadorian footballer Mario Pineida shot dead in Guayaquil
Ecuadorian international Mario Pineida has been killed in a shooting in Guayaquil, as the nation faces a record year of homicides. Read more on the escalating crisis.
Ecuador Football Star Mario Pineida Killed in Shooting
Barcelona de Guayaquil defender Mario Pineida, 33, shot dead in Guayaquil as Ecuador faces record homicide rates. Read the latest on this tragic attack.
Gangs Seize Central Haiti, Kill Dozens, Burn Homes
Heavily armed gangs launch large-scale attacks in Haiti's Artibonite region, killing nearly a dozen and displacing hundreds. Survivors flee to Saint-Marc as police struggle to respond. Read the full report.
Haiti Gangs Seize Control of Artibonite Region
Heavily armed gangs launch large-scale attacks in Haiti's central region, killing civilians and burning homes. Hundreds flee as police call for urgent backup. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
Four killed in mass shooting at child's birthday party
At least four people, including two children, were killed in a mass shooting at a child's birthday party in Stockton, California. The suspect remains at large as authorities investigate the gang-related attack.
Rugby star's brother arrested in $16.5m drug operation
Eparama Navale, brother of Manly Sea Eagles player Caleb Navale, faces 14 charges after police uncover major drug operation linked to Sydney gang KVT. Read the full details.
Ecuador drug lord arrested in Spain after faking death
Wilmer 'Pipo' Chavarria, Ecuador's most wanted trafficker, captured in Malaga years after staging his death. Joint operation exposes global drug network.
Drug lord who faked death caught in Spain
Ecuadorian drug lord Wilmer 'Pipo' Chavarria, who faked his death during COVID, has been arrested in Malaga. The Los Lobos leader coordinated global drug shipments from Spain.
Ecuador drug lord faked death, captured in Spain
Wilmer 'Pipo' Chavarria, leader of Los Lobos gang, arrested in Malaga years after faking death. Ecuador's president announces major capture amid referendum vote.
Chelsea agree deal for Ecuador teen Deinner Ordonez
Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign 16-year-old Ecuador defender Deinner Ordonez from Independiente del Valle. He will join the Blues in 2028. Read more about Chelsea's transfer strategy.
Rochdale grooming gang predator flees UK
Exclusive: One of Rochdale's most notorious grooming gang members has left Britain after trafficking multiple vulnerable girls and impregnating a 13-year-old victim, sparking outrage over justice system failures.
Mexican forces raid hotel, arrest Ecuador football players
Shocking footage emerges showing Mexican special forces raiding a Jalisco hotel to detain two Ecuadorian national team players in a dramatic early-morning operation that's sparked international controversy.
Melbourne's machete crisis: Youth crime wave sparks alarm
Ex-Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett warns of escalating youth violence as machete-wielding gangs terrorise Melbourne streets, calling for urgent government action.
Lula deploys military to combat gang violence in Rio schools
Brazil's President launches dramatic military intervention in Rio de Janeiro schools to combat drug gang influence and restore safety for students and teachers.
Deadly police raid rocks Rio favela leaving multiple fatalities
Brazilian security forces storm Rio de Janeiro's Complexo da Penha favela in one of the city's most violent police operations, resulting in multiple fatalities and widespread terror among residents.
Romanian grooming gang leader '50 Cent' jailed in UK
Exclusive footage reveals the dramatic arrest of a Romanian grooming gang ringleader operating in the UK, exposing a sophisticated exploitation network targeting vulnerable victims.
Clown Mask Killer Gets Life for Teen Murder
A teenage gang leader who wore a terrifying clown mask while stabbing a 16-year-old boy to death in a brutal street attack has been sentenced to life imprisonment. The shocking case has raised serious concerns about youth violence in London.
Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang expands globally
Exclusive investigation reveals how the notorious Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua is transforming into an international criminal empire, with operations spreading across Latin America and raising alarm among global law enforcement agencies.
Mother shot dead in drug gang mistaken identity case
A devoted mother was tragically shot dead after answering her door to a drug gang hitman in a horrific case of mistaken identity, with her final words being 'I can't breathe, I'm going to die' as her children slept nearby.
Rebels Bikie Boss Nick Martin Assassinated by Sniper
Exclusive investigation into the calculated sniper killing of Rebels motorcycle gang president Nick Martin during a crowded public event at Perth's Kwinana Motorplex.
US backs Ecuador and Colombia in Caribbean security crackdown
The United States commits to enhanced security cooperation with Ecuador and Colombia during high-level Washington talks, targeting Caribbean security threats and organised crime networks.
Ecuador indigenous leaders face state intimidation
Indigenous leaders and environmental activists in Ecuador report escalating government harassment and surveillance following their opposition to extractive industries in the Amazon.
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