Ecuadorian judge orders detention of 16 soldiers linked to disappearance and death of four boys.

Ecuadorian judge orders detention of 16 soldiers in connection to the disappearance and death of four boys aged 11 to 15 in Guayaquil. The boys vanished on December 8 after playing soccer, with security footage showing them being taken into a military vehicle. Initially, the military claimed the boys were arrested for robbery and released, but genetic tests confirmed their charred bodies were found near a military base. The incident has sparked protests across Ecuador.

December 31, 2024
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