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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Explosive attacks shock sectors of Machala this Thursday, February 26

On February 26, Machala experienced two explosive attacks on residences, resulting in significant damage and injuries.

Feb 27 • 04:20 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'They had evacuated the people and then caused the explosions,' says the Police about the attacks in Machala

Ecuadorian police confirm that individuals responsible for a recent attack in Machala forced families out of their homes before detonating explosives.

Feb 25 • 21:08 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Explosion in Machala destroys home and leaves one injured on February 26th

A series of powerful explosions in Machala, Ecuador, destroyed a house and injured one person early on February 26th.

Feb 25 • 13:17 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Capture of presumed hitmen for the murder of a woman in Machala: the crime is linked to extortion of a mining businessman

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of Viviana del Rosario Cerón Yunga in Machala, Ecuador, with the crime reportedly linked to extortion activities in the local mining sector.

Feb 24 • 17:47 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Floods in Machala and river overflows paralyze part of El Oro on February 23

Severe rainfall caused significant flooding in Machala and river overflows in El Oro province, disrupting daily life and leading to school closures.

Feb 23 • 14:54 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

A man is shot while waiting for the traffic light to change in Machala

José Eduardo Macías Sernaque was shot dead while stopped at a traffic light in Machala, Ecuador.

Feb 22 • 02:19 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Orense receives Liga de Quito at the start of the Ecuadorian championship: the 'Bananeros' are strong at the 9 de Mayo stadium

The Ecuadorian championship kicks off with Orense facing Liga de Quito, a match that will take place at the 9 de Mayo stadium in Machala.

Feb 20 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Liga de Quito outlines its starting eleven for the debut in the Liga Ecuabet 2026 against Orense

Liga de Quito is set to begin their Liga Ecuabet 2026 campaign on February 20 against Orense in Machala, entering the season with high expectations and a few uncertainties in their starting lineup.

Feb 20 • 00:07 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Fifteen people were murdered in less than 24 hours in El Oro: violence hit Machala, Pasaje, and El Guabo

A series of violent attacks in El Oro, Ecuador, resulted in the deaths of fifteen individuals in under 24 hours, with incidents reported in Machala, Pasaje, and El Guabo.

Feb 15 • 19:08 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

ANT enables registration of new vehicles in Manta and Machala

The National Transit Agency (ANT) has resumed the registration of new vehicles in Manta and Machala as part of its gradual service reactivation across Ecuador.

Feb 14 • 00:13 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Machala: STVR journalists are kids, Vlhová divides society

Lukáš Machala criticized the activism of journalists and expressed concern over the divisive impact of athlete Petra Vlhová's political statements on society.

Feb 10 • 17:03 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Explosions, threats, and five murders mark a violent weekend in the province of El Oro

A violent weekend in El Oro province resulted in explosions, threats, and five murders, creating widespread panic among residents.

Feb 8 • 18:39 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Explosives left with pamphlets at the overpass in Machala: Police investigate intimidating messages to SNAI executives and police chief

The National Police temporarily closed the overpass in Machala after explosives were reported as threats directed at officials of the National Service for Comprehensive Attention to Persons Deprived of Liberty (SNAI) and a police unit chief.

Feb 8 • 03:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Chase and crash: this was the massacre that left four dead inside a taxi in Machala

A taxi was shot at and crashed into by another vehicle during a chase in Machala, resulting in a massacre that left four dead.

Feb 6 • 14:48 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Eight years of internment for two adolescents who placed explosives in a hardware store in Machala

Two adolescents were sentenced to eight years of internment for planting explosives in a hardware store in Machala, captured on surveillance cameras as they attempted to flee from police after the act.

Feb 6 • 13:03 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

‘Not even the center is safe’: explosives caused damage in Machala

An explosion early Wednesday morning in Machala damaged the main door, floor, and interior of a business, as well as nearby structures and buildings.

Feb 5 • 15:38 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Foreigner killed in downtown Machala: Police investigate possible connection with drug trafficking dispute

A Venezuelan man was shot and killed in downtown Machala, with investigators probing a possible link to drug trafficking conflicts.

Feb 3 • 19:04 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Armed attack in Machala leaves 4 dead and 3 injured

An armed attack in Machala resulted in four fatalities and three injuries, including a 12-year-old boy.

Feb 1 • 15:55 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

"Consolidation" by Šimkovičová and Machala is ongoing since their appointment

The article discusses the ongoing consolidation in the culture sector under the leadership of Martina Šimkovičová and Lukáš Machala, highlighting the long-standing financial and staffing inadequacies within cultural institutions in Slovakia.

Jan 7 • 14:38 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

The Year 2025 in Culture: Between the Demolition Roller and Creative Resistance

Slovak culture in 2025 faced significant challenges under the leadership of the Ministry of Culture, marked by staff purges and bureaucratic pressures that undermined key cultural institutions.

Dec 28 • 10:29 UTC

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