Explosions hit Ecuador, local criminal gang and ex-FARC dissidents blamed

Ecuador has experienced multiple explosions targeting bridges, with authorities blaming the local gang Los Lobos and Colombian ex-FARC dissidents in retaliation for recent military operations against illegal miners.

Transport Minister Roberto Luque described the attacks as “terrorism,” while Interior Minister John Reimberg said the blasts followed the destruction of illegal mining sites and the detention of ex-FARC members.

No casualties have been reported from the bridge attacks, though roads remain closed, and the affected structures sustained significant damage.

The incidents follow a car bomb outside a Guayaquil shopping mall that killed one person and injured others, highlighting a broader wave of criminal violence in Ecuador since 2021, Al-Jazeera has reported.

The U.S. State Department condemned the attacks, and Ecuadorian authorities launched investigations, offering rewards for information leading to arrests.

read more: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10/16/explosions-hit-ecuador-local-criminal-gang-and-ex-farc-dissidents-blamed

💥 A wave of coordinated explosions is shaking Ecuador as gangs retaliate against government crackdowns.
👍 Like this video to support awareness of the growing violence in South America.
💬 Comment below — Should Ecuador escalate its military response or seek international help?
🔗 Share this video to keep others informed about the fight against organized crime.
📢 Don’t forget to subscribe for the latest global security and conflict updates.

Links for B.C.

Visit My Website
https://bcbegley.com

Follow Me On Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/B.C.Begley

Subscribe To My Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/bcbegley

Watch Me On YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGoUf-QQTlTN-BIh3ERCE9A

Follow Me On Twitter
https://twitter.com/BC_News1

Watch Me On Rumble
https://rumble.com/c/c-280191

Follow Me On Gab
https://gab.com/BC_Begley

Follow Me On Truth Social
https://truthsocial.com/@BC_Begley

Follow Me On BlueSky
https://bsky.app/profile/bcbegley.bsky.social

Watch Me On TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@bcbegley

#Ecuador #Terrorism #LosLobos