Ecuador Police Capture 14 Extortionists Across Seven Cities, Avert $63K in Payments

Ecuadorian authorities arrested 14 individuals accused of extortion in Guayaquil, Quito, La Maná, Simón Bolívar, Posorja, Manta, and Ibarra, preventing over $63,000 in illicit payments. The operation signals continued enforcement against organized crime, though the scale is modest relative to broader security challenges.