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Ecuador began its fourth round of nighttime curfews early on Sunday, 1 November, in five of its 24 provinces, including Guayaquil. According to Telesur, the measure aims to curb high crime rates ahead of local elections.
Ecuador has struggled with high levels of violent crime linked to criminal gangs. The government has responded with security measures, including nighttime curfews in selected provinces, which are now being repeated in rounds.
Ecuador began its fourth period of nighttime curfews early on Sunday in five of its 24 provinces, including Guayaquil, according to Telesur. The measure aims to curb high crime rates ahead of the local elections.