7 charred bodies found in house with narco gang-related messages
Summary
Seven burned bodies were found inside a house in southern Ecuador, which is currently under a state of emergency due to rising violence. The victims appear to be linked to gang conflicts involving drug trafficking groups tied to larger international cartels.Key Facts
- The bodies were found Tuesday in La Troncal, Canar province, Ecuador.
- Two victims were tied up with wire, and a burned car was outside the house.
- Messages referencing the gang "Los Lobos" ("The Wolves") were painted on the house walls.
- Los Lobos is a major Ecuadorian drug and extortion gang with ties to Mexican and Colombian cartels.
- Ecuador declared a state of emergency in parts of the south because of escalating gang violence.
- A former mayor, believed to finance Los Lobos, was arrested nearby.
- Ecuador is a key transit country for cocaine from Colombia and Peru.
- The U.S. is supporting Ecuador’s military efforts to fight organized crime gangs.
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