Ecuador shuts illegal rehab center in Guayaquil; 55 found, 4 with warrants

Ecuadorian authorities closed an illegal rehabilitation center in southern Guayaquil following a kidnapping alert, finding 55 people inside, four of whom had active arrest warrants. The operation highlights the prevalence of irregular detention facilities in the area, often used for extortion or forced confinement. The incident underscores ongoing law enforcement efforts against criminal networks operating under the guise of rehab centers.