Suspected gang leader shot dead in flower bouquet ambush at airport
Carlos Alberto Suástegui Villanueva, a suspected gang leader, was shot dead outside Guayaquil airport on Wednesday. The attack, captured on security footage, involved two assailants using a flower bouquet as a disguise. This incident follows Ecuador's declaration of a state of emergency amid rising gang violence and has increased concerns over public safety.
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Published 18 Jun 2026, 09:26 UTC · Updated 18 Jun 2026, 09:41 UTC
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