Ecuador’s government has ordered the detention of 16 soldiers involved in the troubling case of four missing children in Guayaquil
Guayaquil: So, here’s the scoop. An Ecuadorean judge just ordered the arrest of 16 soldiers. They’re charged with the disappearance of four kids who went missing about three weeks ago.
The Attorney General’s office pushed for this, and it looks like the judge agreed. The soldiers will be moved from their military base to a prison. It’s a big deal here.
This whole situation has really rocked Ecuador. The military has been out in force lately, trying to tackle the rising violence from drug gangs. But this? It’s a whole different level.
The kids, aged 11 to 15, were last seen on December 8. They went out to play soccer and just never came back. Parents were understandably worried.
There’s even a security camera video showing a military patrol taking two of the kids away in a pickup truck. That’s pretty alarming, right?
The military claims they had the kids because they thought they were involved in a robbery. They say the kids were let go the same night. But now, they’re saying gangs are behind the kids’ disappearance.
Last week, detectives found four burned bodies near a military base. They’re trying to figure out if any of those bodies belong to the missing kids. It’s a tough situation.
This case has sparked protests in Guayaquil. People are really upset, and it’s clear that the nation is struggling with violence, extortion, and human rights issues.
On Tuesday, a crowd gathered outside the courthouse, demanding justice. They were chanting, “They were not terrorists. They were kids that loved soccer.” It’s heartbreaking.
Things have been getting worse in Ecuador since a gang leader escaped from prison in January. Just two days later, another gang attacked a TV channel during a live broadcast. It’s chaos.
President Daniel Noboa, who’s from Guayaquil, is trying to tackle this violence with military support. But now, the military is facing accusations of serious abuses, including the disappearance of kids before this incident.
Noboa is gearing up for re-election in February. He’s promising to cut down on violence and fix the power shortages that are hurting the economy. Let’s hope something changes soon.
