On 15 October, two explosions struck Ecuador’s provinces of Azuay and Guayas, less than 24 hours after a vehicle blast in Guayaquil killed one person. Authorities labeled the attacks as “terrorism,” blaming Los Lobos gang and ex-FARC dissidents, possibly in retaliation for security operations against illegal mining. Roads remain closed, though no casualties were reported. No group has claimed responsibility, and no arrests have been made. The blasts are part of a growing wave of criminal violence in Ecuador. President Daniel Noboa condemned the attacks, and the government launched investigations. meta description upto 130