68 Detained in Foiled Hospital Takeover by Gang in Ecuador

Violent incidents surge in Ecuador as police detain 68 individuals who attempted to seize control of a hospital in Yaguachi, Guayas province. The attackers, suspected to be linked to a gang, were apprehended and transported to the police station after being subdued and handcuffed. The operation resulted in the confiscation of numerous weapons and drugs. Authorities suggest the raid may have targeted a hospitalized gang member, and investigations are ongoing. Additionally, police raided a gang-converted “rehabilitation center” as part of a broader effort to close hundreds of health facilities clandestinely operated by criminal organizations in Ecuador.