Ecuador: Four Kidnapped Minors Confirmed Murdered

His indignation is shared by many Ecuadorians, who view this tragic event as a betrayal of the fundamental mission of public forces, which should be aimed at protecting citizens. Dec 31, 2024 Photo: EFE

December 31, 2024 Hour: 6:46 pm

Forensic genetic tests confirmed that the bodies found belonged to three teenagers and a child who disappeared during a military operation.

The Public Prosecutor’s Office of Ecuador confirmed on Tuesday the murder of four minors who were detained by the military police after their bodies were found in Taura.

This heartbreaking news comes after the children were kidnapped on December 8 in Guayaquil, generating a wave of outrage and pain in the country.

Forensic genetic tests confirmed that the bodies found belonged to three teenagers and a child who disappeared during a military operation.

#LosCuatroDeGuayaquilEcuador 💔 Josué, Ismael, Steven y Saúl salieron a jugar en su barrio Las Malvinas, una patrulla de 16 militares los detuvo, ahí mismo ya los golpearon, cuando llegaron a Taura, el más grande ya tenía partida la cabeza. Luego desaparecieron y sus cuerpos… pic.twitter.com/PUbH9rpuzW
— Orlando Pérez (@OrlandoPerezEC) December 31, 2024

The correspondent of teleSUR in Ecuador, Elena Rodríguez, expressed her dismay when she reported that the country closes 2024 with news that is “painful, chilling, and terrifying.”

In her statement, Rodríguez highlighted the brutality of the case, denouncing that the minors were not only raped and handcuffed but also suffered a second attack on social networks, where they were disqualified and accused of being thieves. “Neither forgiveness nor forgetfulness. Justice!” she cried.

The echo of grief is felt by the affected families, who have decided to keep a watchful eye until all the facts related to this case are clarified.

The mothers and fathers of the children have expressed their deep sadness and frustration at the situation, recalling that their children were taken from their arms by military forces.

Politician Paola Pabón also spoke out on the issue, stating that “this is not the country we want for our families.”

His indignation is shared by many Ecuadorians, who view this tragic event as a betrayal of the fundamental mission of public forces, which should be aimed at protecting citizens.

Pabón concluded his statement by pointing out the urgent need to heal and rebuild a country marked by indolence and violence.

This horrendous event has left a deep mark on Ecuadorian society, which demands justice and clarity about the circumstances surrounding the disappearance and murder of these minors.

The community is crying out for answers and change that will ensure the safety and well-being of all citizens, especially the most vulnerable.