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‘Los Fatales’ Gang Forces Evictions in Ciudad Victoria, Prompting Police Operation: 13 Properties Restored to Owners, 10 Arrested

Published on May 08, 2024

Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn After the murder of an older adult who refused to vacate his house, neighbors asked the police for help. At least 200 police officers arrived early this Wednesday, May 8th, at Ciudad Victoria, a housing project in the northwest of Guayaquil that, in recent years, has been occupied by members of […]

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