New Attack in Ecuador: Hitmen Murdered Durán's Councilman and His Escort

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Two alleged members of the organized crime group Chone Killer who were captured in the Divino Niño sector, in the Durán canton, would be implicated in the attack in which Councilman Hugo Obando and a police officer were killed.

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The murder of Councilman Hugo Obando confirms that insecurity in the country, especially in Durán, continues.

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Hugo Obando was gunned down as he returned to his home after participating in an event. That municipality has consolidated in recent years as one of the most violent in the country

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The murder of Councilman Hugo Obando shocked the Durán community in Guayas.

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The recent attack in Durán has left the entire nation dismayed. On Saturday night, Councilman Hugo Obando was the victim of an armed attack while returning home after attending a public event.The aggressors, who were heavily armed, also killed his escort, Agent Rubén Chávez, and injured two other members of his security team.This tragic episode deepens the security crisis in a city that has been leading violence statistics in the country for yea…

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New attack in Ecuador: Hitmen killed a Durán councilor and his bodyguard Published on September 28, 2025 at 9:07 a.m. – By Sophie Martin – Reading time 4 min Listen to the article here Play Pause Stop /* Modernized button collapsed */ .modern-btn { padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 14px; border: none; border-radius: 4px; background-color: #0073aa; color: #fff; cursor: pointer; transition: background-color 0.3s ease; } .modern-btn:hover { background-…