Ecuador extends nightly curfew in Guayaquil and neighboring cantons through Sept 30

Ecuadorian authorities have imposed a nightly curfew from 00:00 to 05:00 in Guayaquil and neighboring cantons, effective September 17-30, with police checkpoints and convoys to enforce it. The measure is part of an ongoing security crackdown, likely linked to gang violence, but details on the specific threat or escalation are not provided. This indicates sustained state security operations in a major economic hub, with potential implications for local commerce and public order.