Ecuador is facing a surge in violent crime, with multiple mass shootings leaving dozens dead in recent days. Gunmen attacked bars and pool halls in coastal cities, killing at least 17 people in one incident and nine in another, including children and bystanders. Authorities attribute the violence to drug trafficking gangs, which have increasingly targeted civilians. The wave of attacks has sparked states of emergency, protests, and concerns over public safety and the country's economic stability. The ongoing security crisis is also threatening Ecuador's tourism industry and foreign investment.
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