A fishing boat was attacked in southern Ecuador, killing 5 people.

Local time October 8, Ecuadorian police reported that in the early hours of that day, an armed attack targeting a fishing boat occurred in Puerto Bolvar, El Oro Province, on the southern coast of the country, killing 5 crew members and injuring 1. It is reported that the incident occurred at around 2 a.m. At the time, the vessel involved was docked at the port, and several speedboats carrying armed individuals boarded the boat while the crew were resting and opened fire on them. Local authorities have launched an investigation, and the motive for the attack is currently unknown.