Explosion in Ecuador: at least 5 dead and 17 injured by a strong detonation in a Guayaquil neighborhood

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A strong explosion that occurred early this Sunday in a neighborhood of the city of Guayaquil, Ecuador, left at least 5 dead and 17 injured, authorities reported.

The National Service for Risk and Emergency Management of Ecuador (Sngre) reported that, in addition to the victims, eight homes and two vehicles were destroyed by the detonation that occurred in the neighborhood Christ of consolation.

Of las hospitalized people, From were in critical condition until Sunday afternoon. Several of the victims suffered mutilations.

“I have stated in Exception status to the city of Guayaquil due to criminal events in recent hours. The entire public force will be available to restore control of the city,” said President Guillermo Lasso.

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