Guayaquil, Ecuador - October 13, 2025 A powerful explosion struck northern Guayaquil, Ecuador, late Monday, with preliminary reports indicating it was caused by a car bomb. Authorities confirmed that at least one person was killed and several others were injured in the blast. The explosion occurred near the Mall del Sol shopping center, causing significant damage to nearby buildings and vehicles. Windows were shattered across the surrounding area, and emergency services quickly arrived on the scene to contain the situation. Local media report that police have cordoned off the area and launched an investigation into the incident, which is being treated as a possible act of organized crime.