San Juan, Puerto Rico (AP) – Dozens of gunmen attacked a boat on the south -east coast of Ecuador, according to local news reports, many people have died after setting fire on its residents and launching explosives on the ship.
The attack took place on Friday evening in the distressed area of L Oro. In addition, a local newspaper, quoted witnesses as saying that some 60 armed men approached the boat, at least four people died with more than a dozen people, believed to be missing.
According to the newspaper, at least two victims have been identified.
Officials have not yet released comments on the attack. After the government’s increase in violence in El Oro province, less than 48 hours after keeping L Oro province under two months.
President Daniel Noboa, Those who were re -elected in MayPromised to deal with drug smuggling and violent crime.
The South American country of some 18 million people reported some 8,000 murders last year, in which crime was increasing this year.
The Associated Press
