Deadly Vehicle Explosion in Ecuador Reveals Deep Failures in Security Amid Rising Crime

In Guayaquil, Ecuador's largest city and financial hub, a vehicle exploded on Tuesday evening outside a shopping center and offices linked to President Daniel Noboa's family, killing a taxi driver and injuring two others. The blast shattered surrounding windows, forced mass evacuations, and underscored the alarming surge of violent crime plaguing the nation.Is Ecuador’s Internal Conflict Spiraling Out of Control?Despite declaring an "internal armed conflict" this year and labeling violent gangs as “terrorists,” President Noboa's government has yet to regain control over the sprawling criminal networks undermining national security. This incident marks the second car bombing in Guayaquil within a...