[Ecuador] Violence against civilians: Attack

Summary

Single-source ACLED detection — awaiting independent verification. On March 31, 2025, two unidentified gunmen on a motorbike shot and injured one person in a drive-by shooting in Manta's Santa Clara neighborhood. The incident represents localized criminal violence with unknown perpetrators and motivations, resulting in one injury but no fatalities.

Supply chain impact

No commodities or chokepoints are directly mapped to this event. While Manta is Ecuador's primary Pacific port city, this isolated criminal incident in a residential neighborhood appears unlikely to disrupt maritime operations or broader logistics networks unless part of a wider escalation pattern.

Watch points

• Monitor for additional violent incidents in Manta that could indicate broader security deterioration affecting port operations
• Track local authority response and any changes to security protocols in commercial districts versus residential areas