Ecuadorian police confirmed on October 17th that an explosion in northern Guayaquil on October 14th was caused by an emulsion used in illegal mining, according to a statement released by [@PoliciaEcuador](https://twitter.com/PoliciaEcuador). The blast, which occurred in front of a shopping center, resulted in one fatality and 26 injuries. Authorities also reported that a second vehicle containing explosive materials was discovered at the scene and subsequently detonated in a controlled manner. Investigations suggest the vehicles involved originated from an area reportedly controlled by a faction of the criminal group “Los Lobos.” The details of the incident were shared via an Instagram post, with further information available through a link from [@radiocentroec](https://x.com/radiocentroec/status/1978863859067736179).
