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Armed Attack and Fire in Machala Cause Four Deaths, Including Two Minors

Summary by El Universo
An armed attack followed by a arson left four people dead, including two minors, on the night of Thursday, January 8, 2026, in the 18th of October neighborhood, in western Machala.

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An armed attack followed by a arson left four people dead, including two minors, on the night of Thursday, January 8, 2026, in the 18th of October neighborhood, in western Machala.

In Machala, on the night of January 8, an explosion was recorded inside a house, in which four people were found without life.

Four people, including two under 13 and 17 years old, were killed inside a house in Machala, which then exploded and affected other homes in the sector.

According to initial reports, the incident could be linked to disputes between criminal groups, with previous threats reported by a survivor. The post Four people, including two minors, die in armed attack and fire in Machala appeared first on El Diario.

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El Universo broke the news in on Friday, January 9, 2026.
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