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Prosecutor probing TV studio attack in Ecuador is shot dead in Guayaquil

Gang violence in Ecuador escalates as a prosecutor investigating an armed attack on a television station is shot dead in Guayaquil.
The recent surge in violence includes explosions, kidnappings, and attacks on law enforcement. The government declared a state of emergency and named 22 criminal groups as terrorist organizations.
Ecuador, once peaceful, has become a hub for drug cartels due to its strategic location for drug trafficking. More than 20 criminal gangs are active in the country.

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BBC News

A prosecutor who was investigating the armed assault on a television channel in Ecuador murdered - La Opinion

Cesar Suárez, one of the prosecutors investigating the dramatic armed assault on a television channel in Ecuador last week, was shot dead this Wednesday.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Ecuador prosecutor investigating gang attack on TV station shot and killed

César Suárez killed in brazen daylight attack in Guayaquil as country shaken by dramatic recent surge in violence

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Prosecutor investigating TV studio attack in Ecuador shot dead in Guayaquil

A prosecutor investigating a dramatic attack on the set of a public television channel last week was shot to death on January 17, in Guayaquil, the most dangerous city in Ecuador. Prosecutor César Suárez, who had carried out other high-profile investigations in the past, was shot while driving a vehicle, Attorney General Diana Salazar said.

3 months ago·India

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CTV News

Prosecutor probing TV studio attack shot dead in Ecuador's most dangerous city

Prosecutor César Suárez, who had carried out other high-profile investigations in the past, was shot while driving a vehicle, Attorney General Diana Salazar said.

3 months ago·Canada

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The Independent

Ecuador prosecutor investigating TV studio attack shot dead

Cesar Suarez was leading investigations in high profile cases as Ecuador under grip of violence

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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CBC News

Ecuador prosecutor investigating dramatic TV station attack killed in shooting

A prosecutor investigating a dramatic attack broadcast live on a public TV channel last week was shot to death Wednesday in Guayaquil. Authorities have declared a state of emergency in the country, which has been rocked by a series of attacks in the wake of a notorious gang leader's apparent weekend escape from prison.

3 months ago·Canada

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