Ecuadorian footballer Mario Pineida, 33, was shot dead in Guayaquil amid rising violence. Known as a Barcelona de Guayaquil defender.
Luis Pineida, a 33-year-old defender for Barcelona de Guayaquil and former Ecuador national team player, was shot and killed in Guayaquil. Suspects Cristian P.G. and Jimnery P.B appeared before a judge and were remanded in custody. The attack highlights Ecuador's rising violence linked to organized crime and drug trafficking.