Latin Kings in Ecuador
The Latin Kings gang has emerged as a prominent, though diffuse and multifaceted, criminal player in Ecuador. While many members…
Chone Killers
The Chone Killers have embodied the mutation of Ecuador’s organized crime landscape from low-level street gangs to sophisticated, extremely violent…
Jailhouse Massacre in Ecuador Illustrates Rapid Criminal Evolution
A recent massacre inside Ecuador’s largest and most violent prison is an ominous sign that the country’s multiple criminal organizations…
Tiguerones
Within just a few years, the Tiguerones have risen from obscurity to a position as one of Ecuador’s most dangerous…
Nature Under Threat in Ecuador as Gold Miners Target National Park
An Amazon conservation initiative has detected a rapid growth in illegal gold mining sites at a natural park and ecological…
