Seventeen killed as gunmen attack bar in Ecuador

In a tragic incident, seventeen people, including a 12-year-old boy, were killed when gunmen attacked a bar in Ecuador. The attack, which took place in the coastal city of Guayaquil, is the latest in a series of mass shootings that have plagued the country due to its ongoing struggle with drug-related violence. According to the police, the assailants entered the bar and opened fire indiscriminately, causing multiple casualties. The motive behind the attack is currently under investigation, but authorities suspect it may be linked to the ongoing turf war between rival drug cartels. The incident has once again highlighted the urgent need for the Ecuadorian government to address the growing problem of drug-related violence and take effective measures to ensure the safety and security of its citizens. Authorities have vowed to intensify their efforts to combat the drug trade and bring the perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice.