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The National Public Procurement Service (Sercop) in Ecuador has identified regulatory non-compliances in a communication contract process associated with the Prefecture of Guayas.

The fifth day of a curfew in several Ecuadorian provinces has seen police continue their operations against organized crime, with significant deployments in critical areas.

A public service concession in Guayas, Ecuador, has been extended unexpectedly for 30 years, raising concerns about transparency and compliance with the new constitution.

Roberto Luque and Marcela Aguiñaga express conflicting views regarding the completion and concessions of the Fifth Bridge project in Guayas.

The construction project for the fifth bridge over the Guayas River is a strategic investment for the integral development of Guayaquil and Ecuador.

A meeting was held in Guayaquil to address the aftermath of a fire at Multicommerce, where victims discussed accountability and support with local authorities.

A military operation in the Guayas province led to the arrest of Gabriela M., partner of Bryan M., a suspected member of the criminal gang Los Tiguerones.

The Governor of Guayas, José Arévalo, reports significant positive outcomes from the curfew implementation in four provinces of Ecuador, with 112 arrests made in one night.

The Israeli Consulate provided humanitarian aid to the Guayas region of Ecuador, including 500 aid packages and 50 wheelchairs for those affected by the winter season.

Ecuador's Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Roberto Luque, raised concerns over the 30-year extension of road concession contracts in Guayas, citing a lack of technical information and transparency in the negotiations led by the Prefecture.

Urbanizations in Guayas, Ecuador, are modifying vehicle access hours in response to a new curfew that affects several provinces.

The second day of the curfew in Ecuador led to multiple arrests, vehicle seizures, and drug confiscations in various regions, including Guayas and Los Ríos.

Ecuador has initiated its second day of curfew, restricting movement in four provinces from 11 PM to 5 AM.

The Guayas Prefecture is ending its agreement with the Ministry of Infrastructure regarding the construction of sections 4 and 5 of the Fifth Bridge due to lack of progress.

Ecuador's Armed Forces have destroyed a clandestine runway in Milagro, Guayas, suspected of being used for drug trafficking.

Bryan M., alias La Perris, identified as the leader of the Los Tiguerones criminal gang, was arrested by Ecuadorian military forces during a curfew operation in Guayas.

Security forces conducted road controls and aerial monitoring in Milagro and other cantons of Guayas as part of the curfew imposed by the government.

A state of emergency now includes a curfew from 11 PM to 5 AM in four provinces of Ecuador until March 30, 2026.

Starting on Sunday, a curfew will be enacted in four provinces in Ecuador, including Guayas, restricting mobility for 15 days.

Citizens in several provinces of Ecuador are adjusting their travel plans to comply with a newly imposed curfew that restricts mobility for 15 days.

The Ecuadorian government plans to transfer $3.848 billion to decentralized autonomous governments (GAD) in 2026, with significant allocations for Guayas and Pichincha provinces, as well as for Quito and Guayaquil municipalities.

The body of Father Pedro Anzoátegui was recovered after drowning while attempting to rescue another individual at Playas, Ecuador.

Ecuador will implement a nighttime curfew in four provinces starting March 15, 2026, due to a state of emergency declared by the government.

Following the announcement of a curfew in four provinces of Ecuador, establishments in Guayaquil are adjusting their operating hours to comply.

Ecuador has imposed a nighttime curfew in four provinces, effective from March 15, following a presidential decree, with severe penalties for violations.

Marcela Aguiñaga, the prefect of Guayas, clarified that her administration demanded a $111 million investment for the expansion of provincial road contracts amid criticism of long-term concessions.

The Ecuadorian government has declared a curfew in specific provinces to combat organized crime, effective from March 15.

The operating hours for Guayaquil's Metrovía and urban bus services have been temporarily modified due to a curfew imposed in the province of Guayas and other areas.

A curfew will be implemented in four provinces of Ecuador from March 15, restricting movement between 11 PM and 5 AM.

Father Alfonso Avilés has drowned while attempting to save an altar boy in Ecuador, and another priest is currently missing.

The Provincial Prosecutor's Office of Guayas has revoked a previous ruling that favored Jimnery P. in the investigation into the murder of footballer Mario Pineida and Guisella Fernández.

The Guayas Prefecture's decision to extend road concession contracts for an additional 30 years has raised concerns about transparency and adherence to delegation agreements, according to a lawyer from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transportation.

A shooting attack in General Villamil Playas, Ecuador, resulted in six deaths and three injuries during a rented birthday event on March 12.

Ecuador has announced a curfew starting March 15 in four provinces to address organized crime through coordinated operations with allied countries.

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck Nobol, Ecuador, on the morning of Thursday, October 12, with reports of shaking felt in nearby Guayaquil without significant damage reported.

The reconstruction of the Colón-Quimís road will reduce travel time from Guayas to Manabí by up to 30 minutes, enhancing connectivity to several cantons.

Road concessions in Guayas are facing scrutiny after the former prefect questioned a 30-year extension granted without a competitive bidding process.

The Guayas Provincial Prosecutor's Office is investigating alleged document forgery related to the electoral process of the Ecuadorian Football Federation.

Recent heavy rains in Ecuador have led to overflowing rivers, flooded neighborhoods, landslides, and collapsed bridges, particularly affecting regions like Guayas, Los Ríos, and El Oro.

The Guayas Prefecture is taking measures against poor waste disposal following significant flooding in Los Tintos, Ecuador, which obstructed roads due to debris accumulation.

Heavy rains in Guayas, Ecuador have led to emergencies, including a bridge collapse in Balao and overflowing rivers in various cantons.

Police killed two men who were executing an armed attack in Pedro Carbo, Ecuador, which resulted in one death and two injuries.

Severe rains in Guayas, Ecuador have led to 72 emergencies and a coordinated relief effort for over 2,000 affected families.

Residents in Durán, Ecuador are calling for a state of emergency due to severe water shortages, as they receive water supplies via tankers from local authorities.

Heavy rains in Ecuador have led to over 40,000 people being affected and four fatalities during the winter of 2026, with Guayas and several other provinces hardest hit.

The National Assembly of Ecuador is alternating its legislative work between its headquarters in Quito and various provinces, utilizing both in-person and virtual formats.

Five individuals were shot during a violent incident outside a liquor store in Durán, Ecuador, as part of rising violence in the area.

Three individuals suspected of extortion were arrested during a police operation in the Guayas province of Ecuador.

The dredging of the Guayas River, despite promised investments, has disappointed residents of Guayaquil due to insufficient and ineffective work, leaving the city vulnerable to severe flooding.

Severe flooding has disrupted land connectivity in the provinces of Los Ríos, Guayas, and Bolívar, leading to road closures and hazardous conditions.