Ecuador. 12 killed in the attack on the arena of the fights of the roosters

At least 12 people were killed in an attack on the arena of rooster fights in the seaside province of Manabi in Ecuador.

The attack took place at night from Thursday to Friday in La Valencia near the city of El Carmen in the province of Manabi. The attackers in costumes resembling military uniforms broke into the so -called Gallery, i.e. a place where rooster fights are organized.

The attack is attributed to the Los Lobos gang, ”Primicias said. According to investigators, among the people gathered in the audience of rooster fights were members of another criminal group, Los Choneros.

The attackers took $ 20,000, which were to be a reward for the owner of the winning rooster. Bookmakers were also carried out in the building.

Ecuador, until recently considered an oasis of peace in a dangerous region, has been measured in recent years with a drastic increase in brutal crime. According to the authorities, gangs smuggling cocaine from South America to it are behind it USA and Europe.