[Ecuador] Violence against civilians: Attack

Summary

Single-source ACLED detection — awaiting independent verification. On March 30, 2025, two unidentified gunmen on a motorbike conducted a drive-by shooting in San Jacinto de Buena Fe, Los Ríos province, Ecuador, injuring two people and stealing valuables before fleeing. This appears to be a localized criminal incident with no reported fatalities.

Supply chain impact

No commodities or chokepoints are directly mapped to this event; second-order effects depend on how the situation escalates. The incident occurred in Los Ríos province, which is primarily agricultural, but without confirmation of broader criminal patterns or infrastructure targeting, immediate supply chain disruption appears minimal.

Watch points

• Monitor for additional criminal incidents in Los Ríos province that could indicate deteriorating security conditions affecting agricultural operations or transport routes
• Watch for any official security response measures that might impact regional mobility or commerce